Each year, approximately 241,000 rabbits are tortured in laboratories in the United States to test the effects that household products, such as cosmetics, dishwashing liquid and drain cleaners, will have on their eyes (" Rabbits in Laboratories | PETA.org » 1).Scientists will pour chemicals into the animal's eyes to see how much irritation it will cause, a process known as the Draize eye irritation test. (“Rabbits in Labs | PETA.org.” 1). The test is certainly not painless; it often causes distress, such as redness, swelling, and sometimes blindness. has finished playing with the rabbits, they are killed ("Rabbits in Laboratories | PETA.org." 1). Draize's eye irritation test is just one of thousands of examples of extensive experimentation on. Mice, rats, dogs, pigs, cats, fish, birds and primates are tested every day by humans in an attempt to learn more about the functions of our own bodies ("Update: Animal Testing"). " 2).The issue of animal testing has become an important subject of debate because despite the cruel and inhumane treatment of laboratory animals, supporters of animal testing claim that the benefits of research are phenomenal and surely exceed the pain and suffering of animals. I feel like the question of whether or not animal testing is immoral is an easy answer. Testing on animals, regardless of species, is unethical and should be abolished as soon as possible because it is a form of animal cruelty, gives inaccurate results and there are better alternatives that can be sought after. First of all, animal testing is immoral because it involves harming or killing animals for “scientific” purposes. The animals tested are enslaved, beaten, burned, poisoned, electro... middle of paper ...... new points in context. Internet. April 21, 2011.Howard, Carol. “Alternative tests can replace animal testing.” AV Magazine CXIII (Spring 2005): 14-15. Rep. in animal experimentation. Ed. Cindy Wall. San Diego: Greenhaven Press, 2004. At issue. Gale Opposing viewpoints in context. Internet. April 25, 2011.Philips, Trevor. “Human interest will ensure that animal testing continues.” The Independent (April 25, 1998). Rep. in animal experimentation. Ed. Cindy Mur. San Diego: Greenhaven Press, 2004. At issue. Gale Opposing viewpoints in context. Internet. April 21, 2011. "Rabbits in Laboratories | PETA.org." People for the Ethical Treatment of Animals (PETA): The Animal Rights Organization | PETA.org. Internet. April 20, 2011. “Update: animal testing. » Problems and controversies recorded: n. page. Problems and controversies. Facts On File News Services, March 31, 2006. Web. April 20. 2011.