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I agree with PETA that animal testing for cosmetic products is completely unnecessary. Personally I would rather use the same brands of shampoo/cologne/toothpaste for my entire life than know that lab animals are being tortured daily to provide me with a new deodorant.

I disagree with PETA that medical testing is unnecessary. I realize that in order for the continuing advancement of modern medicine, we need animal testing. I agree with PETA that medical testing is overdone. I visited a primate lab researching the possibility of a genetic link to alcoholism and the effect of alcohol on these individuals. We know certain individuals are predisposed to alcoholism and we know what alcohol does to the body - that research is done, hang it up and look for the next great discovery.

I am a vegetarian for one reason - it would be hypocritical for me to eat meat. I would never kill an animal for food, therefore I will not purchase meat at the grocery store. If I would not kill the animal myself, I can not justify allowing someone else to kill for me. My father-in-law is a hunter. I can't use my vegetarian argument with him. He will kill an animal for food. Therefore it is not hypocritical for him to run to the store and buy meat.

I agree with PETA that the same God that chose to place me on this Earth chose to place my cat on this Earth. I believe that God chose to place both of us here for a reason and I don't pretend to understand God's devine plan and will not speculate as to what His reasons may be. Mostly I believe in being as kind as possible to all creatures. On my judgement day I would rather have our Lord laugh at me for being foolish than punish me for the cruelty I have bestowed upon his non-human creations.