Did you know that the shampoo you use has probably been force-fed down the throat of a rabbit, cat or maybe even a dog? Every year, millions of animals are used to test the safety and effectiveness of products, such as cosmetics. They are genetically modified, force-fed harmful chemicals, blinded, scalded and mutilated. How not to oppose this terrible cruelty? Animal testing should be banned because it is cruel, unnecessary, inaccurate and expensive. The first reason why animal testing should be banned is basic: it is cruel and unnecessary. Approximately 17-22 million animals are used for testing in the United States each year. Substances are injected into the animal, chemicals are forcibly administered, irritants are rubbed into the eyes and skin, and testing on animal fetuses is also involved. 50% of the animals die after 2-3 weeks of testing and the rest are left to suffer. According to the European Coalition to End Animal Experiments (ECEAE), BUAV, one of the world's largest organizations to end animal testing, conducted an undercover investigation at a laboratory in Germany. There...