Minnesota Researcher Targeted by Animal Rights Activists
11/12/09
A University of Minnesota researcher appears to be the target of animal rights activists after his name was posted on an anti website. The post emerged last week on the website Negotiation Is Over.com criticizing one of the researchers, Dick Bianco. He was the focus of a recent Minneapolis Star Tribune story regarding a national campaign by researchers designed to increase support for scientific tests using animals. Camille Marino wrote the piece published at Negotiation Is Over.com. Along with publishing Bianco’s photo, Marino stated, "These abusers will eventually understand that their unethical behaviors entail tangible consequences” Although Marino has indicated that the post was not meant to incite violence, she has been quoted in the media as stating, "I believe there is a moral obligation to prevent violence against innocent beings, whether they are animals or humans. If violence will prevent that, it would be justified." Bianco has confirmed that police are monitoring his home and that the FBI is examining whether the threat is real.
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