NIMBYism and Marauding Monkeys

At first glance, it seems odd that residents of Guayama, Puerto Rico, would object so strenuously to the construction of a new monkey-breeding facility—especially since, as opponents make clear, they don't have a moral problem with vivisection. They're instead spooked by the prospect of escapees.

"What's the big deal?" you might ask. After all, it's not like Bioculture Mauritius Ltd. is planning to breed super-intelligent mako sharks. But you have to realize that Puerto Rico has an ugly history w

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Published on July 07, 2009 11:00
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