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Option A: Consider the following scenario:

A cosmetic company uses rabbits to test the irritancy levels of its products eyes for the purposes of making nonirritating cosmetics for women who will use such products.

Large doses are injected into eyes and the test is painful. In one paragraph, answer the following:

Is such testing ethical? Using ethical theory, explain why you feel the use of animal testing for cosmetics is ethical or not.

Also using ethical theory, explain the reasoning for the opposing position and why it is incorrect.

Option B: The increased demand of palm oils in prepared foods has encouraged the mass destruction of rainforest in Indonesia for the purpose of planting palm tree plantations. The loss of rainforest threatens the ecosystem and many animal species.

In one paragraph, answer the following: Should a consumer avoid purchasing products made with palm oil?

Using ethical theory, explain why you feel the use of palm oil is ethical or not. Also using ethical theory, explain the reasoning for the opposing position and why it is incorrect. Use the rubrics below to complete you assignment.

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