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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.

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.

An unexpected argument from a vegetarian. I've used a variation occasionally when someone goes off a me about the cruelty of hunting, while enjoying a hamburger.

I think there are some legitimate health questions involved in some cosmetic and household product testing. I’m sure some of it could be avoided, which would be fine with me. Unfortunately, I wouldn’t trust PETA at the table to determine where the lines should be drawn.