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Al Matano: Citizen panel on ethics of monkey experiments is appropriate and warranted

I write in support of Resolution 35, by which Dane County would set up a citizens? panel to discuss the ethics of experimentation on monkeys. As lead sponsor, I believe it addresses justifiable citizen concerns about what a public institution in our community is doing in our name with our tax dollars.

It is appropriate for the county to deal with this issue. Many citizens have expressed concern about the monkeys held in captivity on the University of Wisconsin campus. It is natural that citizens should contact their local government officials, who are closest to them and most approachable.