The Physicians Committee for Responsible Medicine has a new video, which I urge anyone who cares about animals, to watch. It outlines the awful life of the approximate 1,000 Chimps living in research labs throughout the US. James Franco and Kevin Nealon have joined in this crusade, which is wonderful, as celebrities are important in bringing issues in front of the public.
At the end of the short film you can take action by asking your US legislators to pass the Great Ape Protection and Cost Savings Act.
Warning: It's a tearjerker.
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Thursday, January 12, 2012
Friday, August 5, 2011
Rise of the Planet of the Apes
Being a fan of Planet of the Apes (the 1969 original) I was excited to see Rise of the Planet of the Apes, which opened today. And so glad that I did. Excellent visuals and spellbinding story line aside, this movie does something more. Like its original, I believe it gets people thinking about our relationship with the great apes; at least it does for me.
Rise of the Planet of the Apes, although a science fiction movie, lends itself to some realism. The sad fact is that while other developed countries are banning or restricting use of chimpanzees in research, the United States stands alone in its continued use of these magnificent apes. If passed, a law like the Great Ape Protection and Cost Savings Act of 2011 would prohibit invasive research on great apes. Organizations, like that of Physicians Committee for Responsible Medicine, believes the money used in great ape research (hundreds of millions of dollars worth) could be better utilized by investing in current, more sophisticated research. This bill needs to pass, as chimpanzees deserve much better than they are currently getting.
If you do see this movie, I would love to know your thoughts.
Rise of the Planet of the Apes, although a science fiction movie, lends itself to some realism. The sad fact is that while other developed countries are banning or restricting use of chimpanzees in research, the United States stands alone in its continued use of these magnificent apes. If passed, a law like the Great Ape Protection and Cost Savings Act of 2011 would prohibit invasive research on great apes. Organizations, like that of Physicians Committee for Responsible Medicine, believes the money used in great ape research (hundreds of millions of dollars worth) could be better utilized by investing in current, more sophisticated research. This bill needs to pass, as chimpanzees deserve much better than they are currently getting.
If you do see this movie, I would love to know your thoughts.
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