Venen wrote:
Bleh, not the PETA website as the source, but rather the PETA kills website.
I've seen those figures elsewhere though, and it's specifically the shelter that PETA was targeting. Elsewhere, IIRC on Bullshit's episode on it maybe...they covered the fact that they pretty much drove one shelter director into so much stress with their crap, the guy had a heart attack (they were, again iirc, picketing his home as well and scaring the shit out of his kids).
PETA does extremely douchebaggy stuff. I've posted 'YOUR MOMMY'S A MURDERER' on this board more than once. It's a horrific comic PETA printed up and gave to *children* outside the Nutcracker in NYC (IF they thought the kid's mom or the kid was wearing any fur product, including rabbit. They hit ppl w/ faux fur. PETA hates faux fur too, btw.)
They've also had billboards comparing chicken ranches to the holocaust.
Years ago I saw them on one of the now defunct talk shows (Sally? I forget) where people had been attacked by sharks in this town and suffered terrible injuries, and some deaths due to a freak attack how they had erected billboards BLAMING THE VICTIMS. Even though the victims had obviously done nothing wrong, it was a freak attack.
PETA routinely does this shit because they believe (and sadly in their movement they're right) there's no such thing as bad publicity.
Additionally many 'stars' are morons and don't realize just what the fuck PETA is.
Not everyone is a fucking moron though. There have been many celebs who've supported good groups (such as Doris Day, Tippy Hendron) who aren't fucking retards.
I'm not against 'animal rights'. I'm actually for it. I'm a parrot owner and believe me...I'm ALL for regulations regarding exotics. Most people shouldn't be allowed to keep a parrot. Those who do, should be required to meet very specific standards. I'm all for more regulation, and even some potential bans if people can't get their shit together. I'd rather see NO ONE privately own African Greys than to see them widely abused by morons...if that were the only options.
I also believe in animal testing, but humanely. I would never buy 'cosmetics' tested on animals. There's simply no need. And if it were a choice, I'd go without (though that's not necessary).
I hate primate research, but it is a sad fucking necessity. It should only be undertaken with care, and consideration for their needs whenever possible. We can be humane and kind, while we do what is needed for the benefit of people.
Just as I eat meat but there's no reason to be cruel to the animals before we eat them, or to make their death any harder than necessary.
PETA? Bunch of fucking whackjobs who believe no one should own pets. All animals should be 'free'. No one should eat meat. And animals should come before people.
Sorry, that's just stupid. So stupid that they can't even follow it themselves.