"Perhaps the mere idea of receiving a nasty missive will allow animal
researchers to empathize with their victims for the first time in
their lousy careers."
Ingrid Newkirk of PETA speaking out in support of
razor blade laden letters sent to biomedical researchers
Virginian Pilot, December 3, 2000
"My life is my own, my thoughts are my own, and what
I decide to do will not be dictated to me by judges, attorneys and
their lackeys with guns."
Animal rights activist Josh Harper
Oregonian, September 29, 2000
If a vivisector were to be killed, I wouldn't wipe away a tear, because
I know it would save a number of animal lives."
Robin Webb, animal rights activist commenting about
medical researchers who use animals in research
MN Star Tribune, April 14, 1999
Comparing newborns human babies and pigs: " I would guess that the
pig is more self-aware, particularly if the infant has a brain disease
and has no capacity to see itself as self-aware." On which has more
of a right to life, the infant or the pig: "I think you'd have to
say that the pig has the greater claim."
Peter Singer, Author of Animal Liberation Boston
Globe, July 29, 1999
"It's simple. We do not have the right to use other
creatures for pleasure or profit."
Kim Bassinger, actress and animal rights activist
Testimony before the House Committee on agriculture in a hearing on
animals in entertainment
