Human behaviour?

**oldrider** · 31st July 2013, 09:23

Watching the news items concerning the animal testing of "legal high' drugs protests, this thought crossed my mind.

How many of those protesters support abortion on demand?

This thread is not about either of those subjects but about the hypocrisy of human behaviour.

I.E. On the one hand, outraged about discriminate animal suffering but quite happy to indiscriminately kill perfectly healthy human beings!

I have no preconceived opinions on either subject but do wonder about the consistency of human behaviour at these times.

Just wondering?

**unstuck** · 31st July 2013, 09:40

**MisterD** · 31st July 2013, 09:51

Originally Posted by oldrider

I.E. On the one hand, outraged about discriminate animal suffering but quite happy to indiscriminately kill perfectly healthy human beings!

Whatever abortion on demand may be, it isn't indiscriminate...unless I missed the bit where Min of Health officials were raiding antenatal classes and picking random expectant mothers to abort?

**scissorhands** · 31st July 2013, 09:56

Its not the same really

http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Legaliz...d_crime_effect

http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/The_Imp...rtion_on_Crime

bringing an unwanted child into the world, or burdening an already struggling mother likely creates an undesirable citizen in the long run

animals suffering because stuff like real cannabis is unpatentable to big business is a whole different kettle of fish

fish do not belong in kettles

**unstuck** · 31st July 2013, 09:58

Originally Posted by scissorhands

fish do not belong in kettles

Agreed, they belong in frying pans.

**mashman** · 31st July 2013, 10:50

It's human nature.

**SMOKEU** · 31st July 2013, 11:12

Originally Posted by scissorhands

bringing an unwanted child into the world, or burdening an already struggling mother likely creates an undesirable citizen in the long run

Exactly. Since some "species" tend to breed like rabbits, we don't want them having more kids that are going to be raised on dole money and contribute to the crime rate.

**BOGAR** · 31st July 2013, 11:45

Why can we not just test the drugs on the people who actually want to take it??? problem solved.
Just sign your life away for free drugs and hope for the best.

**HenryDorsetCase** · 31st July 2013, 11:49

Originally Posted by MisterD

Whatever abortion on demand may be, it isn't indiscriminate...unless I missed the bit where Min of Health officials were raiding antenatal classes and picking random expectant mothers to abort?

I want that job.

YOU, You and YOU: up against the wall.

**Edbear** · 31st July 2013, 12:12

Originally Posted by unstuck

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Originally Posted by BOGAR

Why can we not just test the drugs on the people who actually want to take it??? problem solved.
Just sign your life away for free drugs and hope for the best.

Now that is the way it SHOULD be! Bet they'd get plenty of vounteers, too!

**puddytat** · 31st July 2013, 12:38

Over 150 people have registered interest in taking part in Trials. But the Law as such states that animal testing is a forerunner to Humans.
Considering Humans are used to playing God to all things on the Planet (Qualified by Biblical quotes) whats the big deal ....

**Fergus** · 31st July 2013, 14:08

Originally Posted by puddytat

Considering Humans are used to playing God to all things on the Planet (Qualified by Biblical quotes) whats the big deal ....

+1
People are illogical.

The majority, being meat eaters, clearly support large scale animal suffering (factory farming) for something as arbitrary as 'it tastes good'.
And as most cosmetics are tested on animals the majority clearly support small scale suffering (animal testing) for something as arbitrary 'it looks good'.

It'd be logical to assume the majority would support small scale suffering for something equally as arbitrary as 'it feels good'...but apparently they don't.

I know I'd much rather small scale, short term suffering (animal testing) to improve safety and er..enjoyment of life for other humans than large scale, long term suffering (lifetime in a sow crate/battery cage) for the sake of big-macs, KFC, steak etc.

**caspernz** · 31st July 2013, 14:35

Originally Posted by BOGAR

Why can we not just test the drugs on the people who actually want to take it??? problem solved.
Just sign your life away for free drugs and hope for the best.

C'mon now bucko, common sense on KB needs prior approval from at least one mod!!