supporters of animal research who believe in the contribution that animals have made to humankind. Hyde notes first how animals helped with the space program by serving as surrogate humans in early flights and then how animals have helped in the development of medicines:
Animal pioneers play a tremendous role in the world of medicine. All new drugs are tested on animals before they are known to be safe for human beings. Surgeons must try new operations on animals before they dare to use them to save human lives. Every part of medical science is based on studies with animals. Without the use of animals, medial progress would come to a standstill. (Hyde 10)
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