Submitted by Anonymous (not verified) on March 12, 2008 - 14:12.
Vivisection and/or dissection is cruel and unnecessary. Computer simulations (as well as physical models) offer a much more complete lesson, both in the biology of the animal, and in the realm of ethics.
In addition, while some students may proceed with the "ethical" instructions on how to experiment with the animals (ridiculous), invariably there will be students who delight in cruelty and pain. Either way, continuing this barbaric teaching method is archaic and counter productive.
When we teach children that it is acceptable to do what we please with those weaker than us, what lesson will they carry through to the rest of their lives?
Vivisection and/or dissection is cruel
Submitted by Anonymous (not verified) on March 12, 2008 - 14:12.
Vivisection and/or dissection is cruel and unnecessary. Computer simulations (as well as physical models) offer a much more complete lesson, both in the biology of the animal, and in the realm of ethics.
In addition, while some students may proceed with the "ethical" instructions on how to experiment with the animals (ridiculous), invariably there will be students who delight in cruelty and pain. Either way, continuing this barbaric teaching method is archaic and counter productive.
When we teach children that it is acceptable to do what we please with those weaker than us, what lesson will they carry through to the rest of their lives?