Penn State Victory: Tomorrow's Memorandum

The only people capable of changing the past are
historians and Hollywood script writers who often
warp our visions of history. We are all capable of
controlling some degree of our present. As for the
future, it takes activists and visionaries to
occasionally modify the course of events.

We cannot turn back the clock on episodes of animal
abuse, but we can voice our outrage after learning of
such horrorible circumstances, and in doing so,
prevent future additional torture.

In that regard, my thanks are extended to the many
letters of outrage expressed by Notmilk readers this
week to appropriate scientists at Penn State University.
We have collectively taken a very bad situation of
animal abuse, and made things a little bit better
for the animals.

Based upon correspondence with Dr. Pell, she has
assured me that after a discussion with cognizant
University Administrators, Penn State University will
be undertaking administrative steps to inform its
research faculty of their obligations and responsibilities
in connection with the use of analgesics and anesthetics
for animal surgeries as part of University research practices.

A perfect solution would result in no animal research
at all, but that is just a dream, not a reality at this
time. Small steps will one day lead to major changes.
In the meantime, if you were in any way part of the
solution, give yourself a hearty pat on the back.
Welcome to the world of animal rights activism.

Thanks to all of my readers for the passions you extended by
writing your letters. Together, we have made a difference.

Robert Cohen
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