You won’t get flamed from me.
At the same time there is absolutely no excuse for violence against humans over supposed animal abuse. The ALF considers any use of animals for reseach as animal abuse and that’s just plain nuts. The majority of animals used at UC are mice, that’s what the firebombings in Santa Cruz were over.
You’re right, there are two sides to the story but the ALF are radical terrorists, IMO.
While I can empathize with the feelings or frustrations of animal activists, their methods of violence are dangerous and not ethical.
Moreover, they would be better served to educate people and support ethical activists who have both human and animal interests at heart.