Most recent public comments by Megan McCoy https://nowcomment.com/users/61108 https://nowcomment.com/documents/168156?scroll_to=1632726 https://nowcomment.com/documents/168156?scroll_to=1632726 Fri, 06 Mar 2020 16:15:26 -0500 https://nowcomment.com/documents/164845?scroll_to=1632722 https://nowcomment.com/documents/164845?scroll_to=1632722 This is an interesting idea, but we all already know that phones are used for beneficial communication. The issue is when this is ignored and people begin focusing on the negative aspects of social media. Fri, 06 Mar 2020 16:14:06 -0500 https://nowcomment.com/documents/168180?scroll_to=1632719 https://nowcomment.com/documents/168180?scroll_to=1632719 I believe with this for the most part, but I Alsop think that the content that people are seeing on their devices contributes ti the mental stability. Fri, 06 Mar 2020 16:13:00 -0500 https://nowcomment.com/documents/169447?scroll_to=1632716 https://nowcomment.com/documents/169447?scroll_to=1632716 We are unable to refocus after being distracted from cell phones. Some studies even say that If they are powered off and in our bags, out brain is still subconsciously thinking about them. Sun, 08 Mar 2020 23:17:58 -0400 https://nowcomment.com/documents/164086?scroll_to=1632715 https://nowcomment.com/documents/164086?scroll_to=1632715 Everyone wants to ban cell phones, and sees the positives in doing so, but when it comes down to it people are unable to actually do so. Mon, 07 Aug 2023 23:05:01 -0400 https://nowcomment.com/documents/172222?scroll_to=1632713 https://nowcomment.com/documents/172222?scroll_to=1632713 It is not question that young adults are the primary targets of a variety of social media outlets. Through instagram and snapchat, they are being lured into the addiction. Fri, 06 Mar 2020 16:09:50 -0500 https://nowcomment.com/documents/172222?scroll_to=1632698 https://nowcomment.com/documents/172222?scroll_to=1632698 People are able to acknowledge that there are negatives that some along with the content of social media, yet are not able to change anything. We all know that we would be better off without using phones, yet are so addicted that we cannot stop. Fri, 06 Mar 2020 16:07:36 -0500 https://nowcomment.com/documents/172189?scroll_to=1631397 https://nowcomment.com/documents/172189?scroll_to=1631397 When teenagers (and adults) use phones to "self-medicate" it is obvious that this does nothing, as after using their phones they go back to the same mental condition that they were in initially. Thu, 05 Mar 2020 10:48:45 -0500 https://nowcomment.com/documents/172189?scroll_to=1631385 https://nowcomment.com/documents/172189?scroll_to=1631385 Phones allow us to constantly be up to date on what others are doing. Using them completely takes the user out of where they are. Not only does checking our phones create increased levels of FOMO, but removes the user completely from the situation they are in. Thu, 05 Mar 2020 10:43:52 -0500 https://nowcomment.com/documents/168687?scroll_to=1595145 https://nowcomment.com/documents/168687?scroll_to=1595145 Thu, 06 Feb 2020 10:45:58 -0500 https://nowcomment.com/documents/168687?scroll_to=1595144 https://nowcomment.com/documents/168687?scroll_to=1595144 Wed, 27 Nov 2024 04:28:10 -0500 https://nowcomment.com/documents/168687?scroll_to=1595141 https://nowcomment.com/documents/168687?scroll_to=1595141 Although this looks insignificant, theres still a Hugh number of primates and dogs being tested, not to mention the other animals! Thu, 06 Feb 2020 10:45:06 -0500 https://nowcomment.com/documents/168687?scroll_to=1595138 https://nowcomment.com/documents/168687?scroll_to=1595138 Looks like they took away from the "other" category and slightly increased all of the others. Thu, 06 Feb 2020 10:44:07 -0500 https://nowcomment.com/documents/168687?scroll_to=1595135 https://nowcomment.com/documents/168687?scroll_to=1595135 Thu, 06 Feb 2020 10:43:28 -0500 https://nowcomment.com/documents/168687?scroll_to=1595133 https://nowcomment.com/documents/168687?scroll_to=1595133 Interesting that the percentages have decreased, but they have decreased form very high numbers. Wed, 30 Jul 2025 06:02:01 -0400 https://nowcomment.com/documents/168359?scroll_to=1595119 https://nowcomment.com/documents/168359?scroll_to=1595119 They recognize that it is unrealistic to completely replace animal testing, so they are aiming to both replace and reduce testing on animals. Thu, 06 Feb 2020 10:36:47 -0500 https://nowcomment.com/documents/168359?scroll_to=1595117 https://nowcomment.com/documents/168359?scroll_to=1595117 Thu, 06 Feb 2020 10:35:57 -0500 https://nowcomment.com/documents/168359?scroll_to=1595115 https://nowcomment.com/documents/168359?scroll_to=1595115 Thu, 06 Feb 2020 10:35:04 -0500 https://nowcomment.com/documents/168359?scroll_to=1595113 https://nowcomment.com/documents/168359?scroll_to=1595113 Thu, 06 Feb 2020 10:34:47 -0500 https://nowcomment.com/documents/168359?scroll_to=1595112 https://nowcomment.com/documents/168359?scroll_to=1595112 Thu, 06 Feb 2020 10:34:15 -0500 https://nowcomment.com/documents/168359?scroll_to=1595097 https://nowcomment.com/documents/168359?scroll_to=1595097 Thu, 06 Feb 2020 10:33:18 -0500 https://nowcomment.com/documents/168359?scroll_to=1595096 https://nowcomment.com/documents/168359?scroll_to=1595096 Rules around cosmetic testing Thu, 06 Feb 2020 10:33:10 -0500 https://nowcomment.com/documents/168359?scroll_to=1595094 https://nowcomment.com/documents/168359?scroll_to=1595094 explore stem cell based approaches. Thu, 06 Feb 2020 10:32:26 -0500 https://nowcomment.com/documents/168359?scroll_to=1595093 https://nowcomment.com/documents/168359?scroll_to=1595093 Thu, 06 Feb 2020 10:31:49 -0500 https://nowcomment.com/documents/168359?scroll_to=1595092 https://nowcomment.com/documents/168359?scroll_to=1595092 Thu, 06 Feb 2020 10:31:34 -0500 https://nowcomment.com/documents/168359?scroll_to=1595091 https://nowcomment.com/documents/168359?scroll_to=1595091 Proof that this works Bettie than testing on animals. Thu, 06 Feb 2020 10:31:03 -0500 https://nowcomment.com/documents/168359?scroll_to=1595089 https://nowcomment.com/documents/168359?scroll_to=1595089 The program is working to prove themselves reliable and worthy, and trying to gain acceptance for their alternative methods. Thu, 06 Feb 2020 10:30:14 -0500 https://nowcomment.com/documents/168359?scroll_to=1595085 https://nowcomment.com/documents/168359?scroll_to=1595085 This shows a way to test these things not on humans or animals, but computers. Thu, 06 Feb 2020 10:29:08 -0500 https://nowcomment.com/documents/168359?scroll_to=1595080 https://nowcomment.com/documents/168359?scroll_to=1595080 Alternative ways to test the processes that they are testing on animals, but on humans. Completely eliminates the use of animals. Thu, 06 Feb 2020 10:28:13 -0500 https://nowcomment.com/documents/168359?scroll_to=1595076 https://nowcomment.com/documents/168359?scroll_to=1595076 ZEBET has already created and begun implementing solutions to the issue. Thu, 06 Feb 2020 10:26:08 -0500 https://nowcomment.com/documents/168359?scroll_to=1595073 https://nowcomment.com/documents/168359?scroll_to=1595073 How the animals are tested, and for what purposes. Thu, 06 Feb 2020 10:24:30 -0500 https://nowcomment.com/documents/168359?scroll_to=1595071 https://nowcomment.com/documents/168359?scroll_to=1595071 Thu, 06 Feb 2020 10:23:54 -0500 https://nowcomment.com/documents/168359?scroll_to=1595068 https://nowcomment.com/documents/168359?scroll_to=1595068 Based in Europe, but if successful could be implemented worldwide. Thu, 06 Feb 2020 10:23:39 -0500 https://nowcomment.com/documents/168359?scroll_to=1595067 https://nowcomment.com/documents/168359?scroll_to=1595067 Thu, 06 Feb 2020 10:23:09 -0500 https://nowcomment.com/documents/168359?scroll_to=1595065 https://nowcomment.com/documents/168359?scroll_to=1595065 A program to ... Thu, 06 Feb 2020 10:22:50 -0500 https://nowcomment.com/documents/168326?scroll_to=1592250 https://nowcomment.com/documents/168326?scroll_to=1592250 "The US only counts mammals (although mice and rats are not included). This provides an official figure of 820,812 animals (not procedures, as in the UK). Unofficial estimates that include mice, rats and non-mammal vertebrates suggest 12-27 million animals." Wed, 05 Feb 2020 10:45:18 -0500 https://nowcomment.com/documents/168326?scroll_to=1592247 https://nowcomment.com/documents/168326?scroll_to=1592247 This data is from the United Kingdom. Wed, 05 Feb 2020 10:44:26 -0500 https://nowcomment.com/documents/168326?scroll_to=1592246 https://nowcomment.com/documents/168326?scroll_to=1592246 The scale is in millions! Wed, 05 Feb 2020 10:44:09 -0500 https://nowcomment.com/documents/168326?scroll_to=1592244 https://nowcomment.com/documents/168326?scroll_to=1592244 The number peaked at around 5.5 million animal experiments. Wed, 05 Feb 2020 10:43:57 -0500 https://nowcomment.com/documents/168326?scroll_to=1592170 https://nowcomment.com/documents/168326?scroll_to=1592170 It seems from the chart that animal experiments have been going on since 1939, but only "procedures" began in 1986. Wed, 05 Feb 2020 10:28:49 -0500 https://nowcomment.com/documents/168326?scroll_to=1592169 https://nowcomment.com/documents/168326?scroll_to=1592169 The number of harmful genetic mutations has heightened since 1986. Wed, 05 Feb 2020 10:27:55 -0500 https://nowcomment.com/documents/168326?scroll_to=1592168 https://nowcomment.com/documents/168326?scroll_to=1592168 Since 1986, the number of normal procedures has drastically declined, and procedures on genetically modified animals has dramatically increased. Wed, 05 Feb 2020 10:26:08 -0500 https://nowcomment.com/documents/168326?scroll_to=1592136 https://nowcomment.com/documents/168326?scroll_to=1592136 This chart shows the overall uses of medical research on animals, and the various recorded reasons for the procedures. Wed, 05 Feb 2020 10:20:51 -0500 https://nowcomment.com/documents/164220?scroll_to=1558730 https://nowcomment.com/documents/164220?scroll_to=1558730 Bellow is where the authors prove their reliability. Wed, 15 Jan 2020 11:09:18 -0500 https://nowcomment.com/documents/164220?scroll_to=1558726 https://nowcomment.com/documents/164220?scroll_to=1558726 some animals have genetics that make them so similar to humans that the tests are accurate. Wed, 15 Jan 2020 11:08:50 -0500 https://nowcomment.com/documents/164220?scroll_to=1558723 https://nowcomment.com/documents/164220?scroll_to=1558723 essential Wed, 15 Jan 2020 11:08:12 -0500 https://nowcomment.com/documents/164220?scroll_to=1558721 https://nowcomment.com/documents/164220?scroll_to=1558721 example Wed, 15 Jan 2020 11:08:03 -0500 https://nowcomment.com/documents/164220?scroll_to=1558705 https://nowcomment.com/documents/164220?scroll_to=1558705 -different species, so the results may not be accurate -unethical Wed, 15 Jan 2020 11:07:44 -0500 https://nowcomment.com/documents/164220?scroll_to=1558703 https://nowcomment.com/documents/164220?scroll_to=1558703 -enable medical advancements -life saving -has strict regulations to prohibit unethical testing on animals -there is not alternative method Wed, 15 Jan 2020 11:07:11 -0500 https://nowcomment.com/documents/164220?scroll_to=1558685 https://nowcomment.com/documents/164220?scroll_to=1558685 information beneficial to understanding how drastic the problem truly is. Wed, 15 Jan 2020 11:06:13 -0500 https://nowcomment.com/documents/164225?scroll_to=1558682 https://nowcomment.com/documents/164225?scroll_to=1558682 Medicine is not only unethical, but can also be misleading in the medical field. Wed, 15 Jan 2020 11:05:24 -0500 https://nowcomment.com/documents/164225?scroll_to=1558679 https://nowcomment.com/documents/164225?scroll_to=1558679 We have to look at it form the animals perspective, and truly question the ethicality of the testing, whether or not it is beneficial to advancing humans knowledge. Wed, 15 Jan 2020 11:04:56 -0500 https://nowcomment.com/documents/164225?scroll_to=1558678 https://nowcomment.com/documents/164225?scroll_to=1558678 It always comes back to humans. Wed, 15 Jan 2020 11:04:01 -0500 https://nowcomment.com/documents/164225?scroll_to=1558676 https://nowcomment.com/documents/164225?scroll_to=1558676 Testing on animals isn't great, but it seems to be the only option that we have. Wed, 15 Jan 2020 11:03:37 -0500 https://nowcomment.com/documents/164225?scroll_to=1558672 https://nowcomment.com/documents/164225?scroll_to=1558672 There have been near misses where these medicines would have turned out deathly for humans. Wed, 15 Jan 2020 11:03:00 -0500 https://nowcomment.com/documents/164225?scroll_to=1558670 https://nowcomment.com/documents/164225?scroll_to=1558670 There is no solution that allows medical testing to ethically persist, and abolishing it completely also seems not to be an option, for the bettering of medical advancements. Wed, 15 Jan 2020 11:02:01 -0500 https://nowcomment.com/documents/164225?scroll_to=1558666 https://nowcomment.com/documents/164225?scroll_to=1558666 Scientists are altering animals genetics to then test on them, which is greatly altering the ethicality of not only changing the animals genetics, but then injecting them with other damaging tests. Wed, 15 Jan 2020 11:01:09 -0500 https://nowcomment.com/documents/164225?scroll_to=1558658 https://nowcomment.com/documents/164225?scroll_to=1558658 Animals are not the same as humans, so they are guessing that the tests on animals will be the same as humans, which is often not the case. Wed, 15 Jan 2020 10:59:58 -0500 https://nowcomment.com/documents/164225?scroll_to=1558651 https://nowcomment.com/documents/164225?scroll_to=1558651 We are not testing on things with our exact genetics, so therefore there have been examples of unpredicted medical tragedies that came from testing on animals first. Wed, 15 Jan 2020 10:59:11 -0500 https://nowcomment.com/documents/164225?scroll_to=1558642 https://nowcomment.com/documents/164225?scroll_to=1558642 We cannot inly think about ourselves and the benefits to our own species here! Wed, 15 Jan 2020 10:58:09 -0500 https://nowcomment.com/documents/164225?scroll_to=1558635 https://nowcomment.com/documents/164225?scroll_to=1558635 Founders of a group that supported continuing animal testing in scientific research. Wed, 15 Jan 2020 10:57:25 -0500 https://nowcomment.com/documents/164225?scroll_to=1558631 https://nowcomment.com/documents/164225?scroll_to=1558631 Using the wrong system Wed, 15 Jan 2020 10:56:41 -0500 https://nowcomment.com/documents/164225?scroll_to=1558627 https://nowcomment.com/documents/164225?scroll_to=1558627 Argues that animals complexity does not come close to that of humans, and therefore animals would not be sufficient for testing. Wed, 15 Jan 2020 10:56:20 -0500 https://nowcomment.com/documents/164225?scroll_to=1558595 https://nowcomment.com/documents/164225?scroll_to=1558595 example of the counterargument Wed, 15 Jan 2020 10:55:27 -0500 https://nowcomment.com/documents/164225?scroll_to=1558580 https://nowcomment.com/documents/164225?scroll_to=1558580 It's for the medical advancements to save humans, which are the ultimate priority. Testing on animals is absolutely necessary to see human benefits in the medical field. Wed, 15 Jan 2020 10:55:08 -0500 https://nowcomment.com/documents/164225?scroll_to=1558560 https://nowcomment.com/documents/164225?scroll_to=1558560 There is nothing that comes close to the complexity of the human body besides animals, so they re needed to test on. Wed, 15 Jan 2020 10:54:00 -0500 https://nowcomment.com/documents/164230?scroll_to=1558555 https://nowcomment.com/documents/164230?scroll_to=1558555 People are clearly waiting and willing to change, and HSUS is sparking that change! Wed, 15 Jan 2020 10:52:58 -0500 https://nowcomment.com/documents/164230?scroll_to=1558550 https://nowcomment.com/documents/164230?scroll_to=1558550 The HSUS is crating laws, upon alternative methods of testing (or not testing at all!) to prohibit animal tested cosmetics and medical administration on animals! Wed, 15 Jan 2020 10:52:18 -0500 https://nowcomment.com/documents/164230?scroll_to=1558545 https://nowcomment.com/documents/164230?scroll_to=1558545 So unethical!! Wed, 15 Jan 2020 10:51:20 -0500 https://nowcomment.com/documents/164230?scroll_to=1558542 https://nowcomment.com/documents/164230?scroll_to=1558542 This speaks to a law congress passed, which menas that it is a nationally recognized issue that people need to come together to fix. Wed, 15 Jan 2020 10:50:55 -0500 https://nowcomment.com/documents/164230?scroll_to=1558537 https://nowcomment.com/documents/164230?scroll_to=1558537 This introduces a major problem!!! Wed, 15 Jan 2020 10:50:10 -0500 https://nowcomment.com/documents/164230?scroll_to=1558531 https://nowcomment.com/documents/164230?scroll_to=1558531 Although this isn't a solution, it mentions how if their idea fails, there are other ways to implement solutions through altering preexisting methods. Wed, 15 Jan 2020 10:49:31 -0500 https://nowcomment.com/documents/164230?scroll_to=1558527 https://nowcomment.com/documents/164230?scroll_to=1558527 This sentence speaks to the anticipated results from the implementors of the solution, and how it will eliminate testing of cosmetics and medicines on animals globally. Wed, 15 Jan 2020 10:48:47 -0500 https://nowcomment.com/documents/164230?scroll_to=1558526 https://nowcomment.com/documents/164230?scroll_to=1558526 This sentence introduces. the HSUS who are trying to predict the affects on animals without actually using them for medical testing. Wed, 15 Jan 2020 10:47:45 -0500 https://nowcomment.com/documents/164230?scroll_to=1558525 https://nowcomment.com/documents/164230?scroll_to=1558525 This sentence highlights the drastic concerns over the abuse on animals and the problem they are addressing. Wed, 15 Jan 2020 10:46:48 -0500 https://nowcomment.com/documents/164230?scroll_to=1558522 https://nowcomment.com/documents/164230?scroll_to=1558522 Introduces the main idea, and that there will be topics around advancing medical testing on animals. Wed, 15 Jan 2020 10:46:17 -0500 https://nowcomment.com/documents/162098?scroll_to=1543147 https://nowcomment.com/documents/162098?scroll_to=1543147 Here, the author goes in depth on the experience that Lewis and Lopes combined had. This establishes credibility through explaining their credentials. Fri, 13 Dec 2019 15:08:56 -0500 https://nowcomment.com/documents/162098?scroll_to=1543136 https://nowcomment.com/documents/162098?scroll_to=1543136 Here, the author anticipates that readers may be concerned about the cost of the program, so they address how much money it actually saves. Thu, 12 Dec 2019 10:45:45 -0500 https://nowcomment.com/documents/162098?scroll_to=1543129 https://nowcomment.com/documents/162098?scroll_to=1543129 Through mentioning that Lewis went to the University of Pensilvania for veterinary school, it is clear that he knows a lot about animals and their health, as well as medicine. Thu, 12 Dec 2019 10:44:11 -0500 https://nowcomment.com/documents/162098?scroll_to=1543118 https://nowcomment.com/documents/162098?scroll_to=1543118 In this paragraph, Lewis addresses any concerns or push backs that readers might have against his company. He explains that no testing would be done on patients, and they are very specific with the injections and very closely monitored by the FDA. Thu, 12 Dec 2019 10:42:43 -0500 https://nowcomment.com/documents/162098?scroll_to=1543113 https://nowcomment.com/documents/162098?scroll_to=1543113 The solution is feasible, as we know because Lewis and his Wife have already started the company, and have proved it effective through its processes. Thu, 12 Dec 2019 10:40:07 -0500 https://nowcomment.com/documents/162098?scroll_to=1543111 https://nowcomment.com/documents/162098?scroll_to=1543111 Lewis created a program to find animals who naturally suffer with diseases similar to the humans, and then try to cure the natural diseases. Thu, 12 Dec 2019 10:38:29 -0500 https://nowcomment.com/documents/162098?scroll_to=1543108 https://nowcomment.com/documents/162098?scroll_to=1543108 Lewis introduces the problem: Healthy animals are being injected with diseases to then cure as test subjects for animals diseases. Thu, 12 Dec 2019 10:36:46 -0500