I'm thinkin if the PETA pukes were for real, they would offer themselves up as shark chow.

My new bumper sticker: SAVE A SHARK--FEED 'EM AN ACTIVIST!

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What I can't understand is that PETA members say they don't use products tested on animals, but I wonder how many of them take prescription medication or have had a medical procedure that was practiced on animals before being used on humans? How many of them encourage the cutting down of trees and removal of animal habitats by living in wood homes? After having volunteered in a research facility I can say that it is much, much better use of money and even the lives of the animals than just letting them live their natural lives in cages (or worse letting them free so that they can die) and never doing any more research. In fact, I'm sitting in part of the oldest research university in the US and I'm very happy to be here. I even plan to participate in some research before I leave. Great pains are taken to make sure that the animals live in the best conditions possible. I have heard that the cages are all autoclaved before the animals are put in them to make sure that they do not become sick.

REASON Magazine, in its October 2000 issue, published an excellent article titled "Science and Self-Doubt:
Why animal researchers must remember that human beings are special." That's where I ran across the PETA Holocaust reference. I wonder how the Jewish members of PETA felt--I know that any residual sympathy my girlfriend had for the organization disappeared instantly when she read the quote below: most of her extended family (the previous generation) perished in the Holocaust.

Below I've reproduced the original quote about the Holocaust, as well as the "rat is a..." one in its context from REASON Magazine; the full article can be found at http://www.reason.com/0010/fe.fg.science.html

"On the political front, Ingrid Newkirk, the national director of People for the Ethical Treatment of Animals (PETA), asserted in 1983 that "animal liberationists do not separate out the human animal, so there is no rational basis for saying that a human being has special rights. A rat is a pig is a dog is a boy. They’re all mammals." She has also said, "Six million Jews died in concentration camps, but six billion broiler chickens will die this year in slaughterhouses." Chris DeRose, who heads an organization called In Defense of Animals, said recently that even if the death of one rat would cure all disease, that death still would not be right, because we are all equal."

Actually, come to think of it, I agree with DeRose--when it comes to PETA members. They really aren't worth more than a rat...
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Anyone who really cares about animals should donate to one of the excellent rescue organizations that abound in this country.

Hey, Pete, good one! Where do I order one of those bumper stickers? Better yet, what's the price on a bulk order?
Agreed about donating to legit rescue groups (like http://www.policedogrescue.org), but do *not* send $ to Humane Society of the US, they are too tied w/PETA now.

Sorry, Joy, I made it up. Glad you liked it though.

I think Dave brought up a couple of important points. First, it is OBSCENE that PETA compares chicken slaughter to the Holocaust--hopefully anyone that had any regard for PETA will reconsider now. And second, we who are involved in animal rescue always need all the help we can get. If you want to "help the animals", get out there in the trenches and give some well-deserving dog a shot at a decent life. Of course, the people at PETA would rather pontificate or write drivel about how their "cause" compares to the Holocaust than to do something that actually helps the animals. Always easier when it's all in "theory", or when your idea of "helping" is pulling idiot stunts like "liberating" pets at dog shows. These idiots wouldn't know how to help an animal if someone paid them to do it.

Pete Felknor

Those people are seriously mentally ill, and only in America can that alone elevate you to celeb status. Just look at their impressive roster of screwball supporters. Need we say more?
The comparisons to the Holocaust are unspeakable.

PETA's sole objective is divorcing humans from direct contact with animals. Their argument is incoherent.

I have seen this group from a variety of perspectives via my profession in the supermarket business and interests in hunting, fishing, pet ownership, etc.

The only common denominator is a lack of contact: don't touch, eat, care for, use, or disturb. They don't even support conservation. Taken far enough we wouldn't miss something we have never seen, cared for, conserved, eaten etc.

Odd.

I agree with the contributing writers on this post. Beliefs exercised by extreme actions could border on terrorism of sorts. Being compared to a chicken vs. the Holocost is mindless and insensitive. I do not think we as true annimal lovers and owners of various pets would in any way abuse our annimal companions. For any individual to suggest that to me would be rather insulting.PETA members perhaps wish that they could be as fortunate as some of you who have benefited from true annimal companionship based on mutual respect and trust.IMHO- Old and In the Way-Bumper DLC/PhD/OgP

To the Posters: Sorry for the double post but perhaps we could "save an annimal--feed them PETA bread" filled with all sorts of goodies. Just a thought. Old and in the Way- Bumper