They could also argue that Gain of Function testing is necessary and yields useful information we can use to fight novel viruses.
But yes that does sound like the excuse they will come up with when they can no longer ignore the story. "This happens all the time, it's unfortunate but important work."
it becomes another tool and becomes too easy to use
This is exactly what has happened. People broadly but begrudging support animal testing in cases where it is truly necessary, usually for testing important life-saving medication. Most people do not support animal testing in cases where some sociopath scientist needs to test his absurdly stupid idea or some greedy corporation needs to make sure their unnecessary chemical additives won’t kill you.
Is there really?
They could also argue that Gain of Function testing is necessary and yields useful information we can use to fight novel viruses.
But yes that does sound like the excuse they will come up with when they can no longer ignore the story. "This happens all the time, it's unfortunate but important work."
This is exactly what has happened. People broadly but begrudging support animal testing in cases where it is truly necessary, usually for testing important life-saving medication. Most people do not support animal testing in cases where some sociopath scientist needs to test his absurdly stupid idea or some greedy corporation needs to make sure their unnecessary chemical additives won’t kill you.