I recall a thoughtful critique of the effect of organizations such as PETA on research involving animals written by David Hubel in the early 1980s. I wish I could recall the reference now . . . (sorry). If anyone else recalls this, I'd love to be able to track it down again!
Claudia Stanny -----Original Message----- From: Gerald Peterson [mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED] Sent: Friday, October 10, 2008 9:40 AM To: Teaching in the Psychological Sciences (TIPS) Subject: [tips] animal rights organizations? After learning about PETA and student and faculty membership in such organizations on our campus, I was wondering if tipsters know of any animal rights groups that may actually be sensible and less prone to promoting terrorism? As you may recall, I mentioned that PETA is attacking our psych and biology departments. Apparently, they may actually just be after publicity or recruitment of new devotees. I naively assumed rational dialogue might be an aim. Ha! But then I used to think rational argument was an element of real debates. Ha! Hence, I am wondering if there are alternate groups that might take more reasonable stands regarding animal and human welfare issues. The only pets I am allowed are two beta fish so I am certainly out of the loop when it comes to such issues. I am home today trying to avoid class work....I think I have come up to the limit of my three posts for the day...so of course I vote now that we be allowed five posts. I was always told to vote early and often. Gary Gerald L. (Gary) Peterson, Ph.D. Professor, Psychology Saginaw Valley State University University Center, MI 48710 989-964-4491 [EMAIL PROTECTED] --- To make changes to your subscription contact: Bill Southerly ([EMAIL PROTECTED]) --- To make changes to your subscription contact: Bill Southerly ([EMAIL PROTECTED])
