and seen their parents' infinite grief, I am particularly angered by any minute expression of caring for the suffering Рof creatures and so little for sick and dying human beings. People are too protected from the reality of human life and death and what it means. Р9 Make no mistake, however. I would never advocate needless cruel treatment of animals. The animal rights movement has made a contribution in making us more aware of animals' needs and the need to search harder for suitable alternatives. But if the more radical members of this movement are essful in threatening further research, their efforts will bring about a tragedy that will cost many lives. Hence the real question is whether an uncaring majority can be aroused to protect its future against a loud, but misdirected, minority.