Quote by Ingrid Newkirk
If Vice President Al Gore advocated killing rabbits to see if women are pregnant and called it a step forward for science, we'd all think he'd gone 'round the bend. We don't need to do that sort of thing anymore, we'd say. We have better, kinder ways.
Summary
This quote highlights the progress of scientific methods and the ethical considerations that come with it. It uses a hypothetical situation involving Vice President Al Gore to emphasize that societal norms have shifted towards more humane and advanced practices. By suggesting that advocating such a method would be deemed unacceptable, it implies that modern science promotes alternative, more compassionate approaches rather than resorting to outdated and cruel practices.