Peta kills animals.

**CathyBogart** · 11-11-2006, 06:47 PM

Any organization that wants to eliminate pet ownership is worthless in my book.

**caseysmom** · 11-11-2006, 07:18 PM

They did confront my 13 year old daughter while she was taking some classes at a local college. They handed her graphic pictures of animals being tortured, luckily a college age girl rushed up and told her not to open it up, her friend was not as fortunate and she ended up throwing up.

**Husky15** · 11-11-2006, 08:38 PM

Originally Posted by caseysmom

They did confront my 13 year old daughter while she was taking some classes at a local college. They handed her graphic pictures of animals being tortured, luckily a college age girl rushed up and told her not to open it up, her friend was not as fortunate and she ended up throwing up.

...that's just awful. In fact, it's sick of them to do that.

**IRescue452** · 11-11-2006, 09:08 PM

I really don't have a problem with graphic pictures being handed around. Sorry, but I believe you should know the facts of everything you take part in, including the partaking of meat and anything tested on animals. You can't pretend it doesn't happen. Its like my roommate turning the channel during things like katrina, turning the channel doesn't make it untrue and doesn't get those lives back.

**iamgobsmacked** · 11-11-2006, 09:22 PM

I too think it is important that people are aware of the needless suffering that is sometimes part and parcel of daily living. I remember many years ago going to a Seafood restaurant on the wharf. Prior to this date I had always consumed lobster that had been prepared and looked "clinically" pleasing. It wasn't until the waiter asked me to choose the lobster I wanted from the tank and I observed the cook dumping one live into the pot that I became very aware of how my lobster dish came to be. I decided on a veggie platter instead.

I have no problem with meat eaters, however, they should be aware that many animals live a life of misery in crowded factory farms and are then shipped off to be slaughtered. Unlike organic farming where the animals are free range, and not subjected to crowded barns and sleeping and eating in their own filth while being injected full of growth hormones and antibiotics to offset the unhealthy living conditions.

Also I think it is important for people to know when they purchase those cheap fur trimmed garments in stores like Wal-Mart that many of these garments are shipped from china and made from dog and cat fur. Animals are often skinned alive for the fur. If people want to purchase this type of item, they have the right to do so. But they should be aware of the suffering that is taking place to provide these cheap garments for vanity.

And it is organizations like PETA who have brought this information to light. And because of all the exposure they are a target for Lobbyist groups looking to protect large Corporation interest, and support the oil Barron's, beef barons, and tobacco industry, drug and alcohol industry, animal research labs, and retailers who pay minimum wage and purchase from third world countries that support child labor and keep the poor from reaching above the minimum standard.

**Danegirl2208** · 11-11-2006, 09:26 PM

I strongly dislike Peta..and mind you im im holding my tounge when saying that..i can easliy look past many things that they do and say..but one thing i can't get over is that they SUPPORT Breed specific legislation.sorry but that right there makes my blood boil.

**Husky15** · 11-11-2006, 10:21 PM

Originally Posted by IRescue452

I really don't have a problem with graphic pictures being handed around. Sorry, but I believe you should know the facts of everything you take part in, including the partaking of meat and anything tested on animals. You can't pretend it doesn't happen. Its like my roommate turning the channel during things like katrina, turning the channel doesn't make it untrue and doesn't get those lives back.

You are right. They should know. I just do not think it is right to hand out such graphic pictures. There's better ways to educate people than show them such things.

Originally Posted by Danegirl2208

I strongly dislike Peta..and mind you im im holding my tounge when saying that..i can easliy look past many things that they do and say..but one thing i can't get over is that they SUPPORT Breed specific legislation.sorry but that right there makes my blood boil.

What? That makes my blood boil too! I mean it makes my blood boil when anybody supports BSL, but PETA? Aren't they supposed to be the ultimate animal lovers?

**caseysmom** · 11-11-2006, 10:36 PM

My daughter is not a meat eater, she decided on her own without seeing disturbing images that animals must die for that meat to end up on her plate.

**Husky15** · 11-11-2006, 10:42 PM

Originally Posted by caseysmom

My daughter is not a meat eater, she decided on her own without seeing disturbing images that animals must die for that meat to end up on her plate.

Exactly. Unfortunately when I became a vegetarian I was not so lucky. My uncle owned a farm and, like lots of beef farms, he would kill them for meat. Well one day there when I was no older then nine, I walked outside, looked at the barn, and there was a cow, hanging there. It disturbed me to the point of tears and I could hardly talk all day; I was disturbed for the rest of the day.

**Danegirl2208** · 11-11-2006, 11:49 PM

Originally Posted by Husky15

What? That makes my blood boil too! I mean it makes my blood boil when anybody supports BSL, but PETA? Aren't they supposed to be the ultimate animal lovers?

its sad isnt it? heres some more info on it..

http://www.workingpitbull.com/truthaboutpeta.htm
http://www.nokillnow.com/PETAIngridNewkirkResign.htm

**WolvesRawk** · 11-12-2006, 12:03 AM

Sometimes PETA does go a bit too far, but I have to say, it is very importatnt to point out the cruelty. Some people don't find the fact that they're eating a dead creature bad untill they see the torture it was put through. I do support them trying to spead the truth, even if they do take it too far or if their information is only one side of the story. Truth is, you can't fake a video of that kind of stuff. It is real. And the fake blood pens, my dad brings those for me every time he goes to a medical confrience. And many doctors give them as gifts to kids if they behave for their shots. That's not anything bad in my opinion.

**Argranade** · 11-12-2006, 08:37 AM

For fur I think they SHOULD show graphic photos of animals being tortured and slottered to death just for the sake of fasion, they should show every detail to what goes on in those horrible fur farms maybe then people will actualy see there's no joke when it comes to being skinned alive!

**Husky15** · 11-12-2006, 06:09 PM

Originally Posted by Danegirl2208

its sad isnt it? heres some more info on it..

http://www.workingpitbull.com/truthaboutpeta.htm
http://www.nokillnow.com/PETAIngridNewkirkResign.htm

Wow ... I never knew PETA was like that. I always saw them as the ultimate animal lovers that will do anything to protect them - but after seeing those websites my mind is changed. It is truly sad.

**WolvesRawk** · 11-12-2006, 07:03 PM

Originally Posted by Argranade

For fur I think they SHOULD show graphic photos of animals being tortured and slottered to death just for the sake of fasion, they should show every detail to what goes on in those horrible fur farms maybe then people will actualy see there's no joke when it comes to being skinned alive!

I agree. As well as meat and animal studies, but fur is what really makes me furious. I think that it would be a great organization if they were a little less....crazy.