PETA offers free brain scan to see if ‘Basic Instinct’ actor lacks empathy Animal rights group People for Ethical Treatment of Animals (PETA) are determined to discover why 'Basic Instinct' actor Sharon Stone "demonstrates a lack of empathy" towards animals by wearing fur, and so have written her a letter telling her they would be willing to pay for the scientific scan. The letter reads, "Scientific studies suggest that the prefrontal regions of the brains of people who lack empathy might be underdeveloped. Here's our offer: would you allow PETA to pay for a scan of the prefrontal region of your brain to determine if comments and actions that seem to demonstrate a lack of empathy are the result of a physical defect? We urge you to undergo this test at our expense. With help, you might be able to develop empathy and curb your...
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