ridecamp@endurance.net: [endurance] Are these PETA people? No stereotyping, please!

[endurance] Are these PETA people? No stereotyping, please!

KENNETH PLOUGH (PLOUGH1@ix.netcom.com)
Thu, 30 May 1996 12:14:12 -0700

Since this trail of thought continues, lets keep in mind PETA people
are extremenists and true, unrealistic and unwilling to listen to
rational humane beings. But they are a small percentage of "Animal
Rights Activists". Labeling all "Animal Rights Activists" as
extremists such as PETA people is wrong.

If I see an animal being starved, beaten or treated cruely, I'll
intervene. And guess what, I am then an "animal rights activist". But
I do not support or condone PETA people at all, in fact, I despise them
for giving rational concerned people a bad name.

We do need some watchdogs out there, otherwise, people who care only
about the bottom line and not about the animal's welfare will abuse
their animals. We also need punishments that support the crime, ie: a
person with starving cats / dogs in their home should not be punished
with a $500. fine (as just happened in Marin) but should go to jail.
But lets distinguish between the extremenist and those who are only
concerned.

Last thought, if you are not abusing an animal, then why feel
threatened?

Just my .02 cents worth. Happy riding to all.
Kimberly (&Mystery the Morab)....off 6 days a week, works 1..abused or
what????