Landers Under Fire for Animal Column
Like many critics of those who would extend respect, compassion and justice to all sentient creatures, Ann Landers advances the stereotypes of animal advocates as terrorists, anti-science and anti-human (May 4).
It has been estimated that there are more than 10,000 animal advocacy organizations in this country, and it is unfair and misleading to focus on the most extreme viewpoints or tactics within this diverse movement to exploit and sensationalize this controversial issue.
The National Anti-Vivisection Society, as well as a 1989 summit of national animal advocacy organizations, has unequivocally condemned acts of violence and terrorism against researchers. NAVS aggressively opposes the cruelty, waste and closed doors of animal research (and) advocates a progressive science that utilizes valid alternatives to vivisection and educates the public so they can make informed choices that do not perpetuate animal suffering.
MARY MARGARET CUNNIFF
Executive Director
National Anti-Vivisection Society
Chicago
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