Live pigs blown up in government terrorism experiments
24th January 2010
Well, since they’re not allowed to use actual terrorists, apparently this is the next best thing.
But you know it had to happen:
But Norman Baker, the Liberal Democrat MP for Lewes, questioned the use of live animals in military experiments.
Talking to the Sunday Times he said: “These are revolting and unnecessary experiments. Sadly, we are too familiar with the effects of terrorism. It is perfectly possible to find out things we don’t know without blowing up pigs to find out.”
Sure. They could blow up Liberal Democrat MPs instead. I’m sure the honorable gentleman would be glad to volunteer to help his country out in a pinch. Granted, pigs are closer to actual human beings, but we work with what we’ve got.
A spokeswoman for Porton Down said anecdotally there was already evidence that the research was helping to save lives.
Sadly, MPs are immune to facts when they conflict with a political position that might help them get re-elected. They’re a lot like Congresscritters in that respect.