German science fights animal rights bill

Latex allergy: 'plight, rights and fights'.

[The patient's Bill of Rights].

1. Be treated with courtesy and respect. 2. Be informed of the fee schedule and appointments. 3. Have appointment time reasonably observed. 4. Have a thorough examination and assessment of oral health needs. 5. Be informed of dental treatment necessary to attain optimal oral health and wellness. 6. Receive accurate and current information regarding oral health status. 7. Expect high quality car...

A bill of rights, or a bill of goods?

In response to the rise in construction defect litigation and the resulting increase in the cost of insurance contractors are required to carry, the Washington Legislature passed RCW 64.50.005 et seq., which became effective June 13, 2002. The statute (referred to by some as a “bill of rights” for contractors) requires that homeowners and condominium homeowners’ associations (collectively “home...

Android Science and the Animal Rights Movement: Are There Analogies?

The day is already here when androids perform tasks and act in ways which seem to be human. However, as of now, no one is prepared to view these man-made creations as anything other than property to be used for our benefit or entertainment. As the systems become more sophisticated, and as engineers try harder to build “conscious” machines, I suggest that a number of moral, ethical, and legal is...

The Bill of Rights as a Constitution