Poll results
Should animal testing be banned?
Support
Reject
Don't know
PolitPro Community – 3798 respondents – 25.10.2023-31.10.2023
Poll information
Should animal testing be banned? 48% voted for a ban on animal testing, 39% were against.
:undecided% chose the answer "Don't know". The survey was conducted among 3798 users of the PolitPro app during 25.10.2023-31.10.2023. The results are not representative, but may give a rough idea of the political mood around the issue.
Pros - What's in favor?
- Animal welfare and ethics: animal testing can involve suffering and pain for animals. A ban on animal testing would prioritize the protection and welfare of animals. It is ethically questionable to use animals for scientific purposes, especially when alternative methods are available. A ban on animal testing would be a sign of respect and compassion towards other living beings.
- Alternatives and progress: alternative methods are increasingly available, such as in vitro tests, computer-assisted models, and tissue cultures, which can simulate human reactions and diseases better than animal testing. Banning animal testing would increase the focus on the development and use of such alternative methods. This would lead to advances in research and better prediction of human responses.
- Transparency and trust: A ban on animal testing would lead to more transparent and trustworthy research practices. The public is increasingly aware of animal welfare issues and wants to know how scientific knowledge is obtained. A ban on animal testing would ensure that research results are based on other, more ethically acceptable methods, leading to increased public trust in scientific research.
Cons - What's against it?
- Medical Progress: Animal testing has led to important breakthroughs and developments in medical research. Many drugs and treatments have been tested for safety and efficacy using animals. A ban on animal testing could impede medical progress and slow the development of new treatments.
- Human health: a ban on animal testing could have a negative impact on human health. Animal testing is used to ensure the safety and effectiveness of medical treatments. Eliminating animal testing could increase the risk of adverse side effects and potentially dangerous drugs. Patient safety should be the priority.
- Freedom of research and innovation: banning animal testing could limit freedom of research and hinder the innovation process. Animal testing is often considered a necessary tool to understand complex biological processes and develop new therapeutic approaches. A ban could lead to a lack of scientific diversity and limit access to important research results.