You know not of what you speak friend. PETA would object to the keeping of the animals in zoos in the first place. They would protest feeding cows only because of the captivity aspect. I am a member of PETA, but I am not a vegetarian, although pretty close. I belong because I believe that all animals deserve to be treated humanly, even if they are being used for food. It is possible to keep animals in captivity in a way that is humane, and there are even ways to kill them humanely. I think using animals for no other reason than to make fur coats for the wealthy is barbaric. I think using animals for research for cosmetic products is cruel and unnecessary.
I think that am pretty typical of the "rank and file" member. Admittedly, many of PETA's tactics are "out there" but they do this primarily to get press. It's a necessary evil for any 'lobby" group. Last year they proposed that cow milk shouldn't be used for ice cream... only human breast milk. The press went nuts. Their website clearly stated it was a joke to raise awareness.
And yes, the leader is a certifiable nutbar.
I don't have a problem with treating animals ethically.
its PETA's definition of what is ethical that I have a problem with. I don't like the idea of fur coats either , except where the animal has already been killed for food. if its already being killed for food , then why not use the entire animal?
I don't think zoo's are that bad , as long as the animals being kept are provided with the proper habitat, close as possible to their natural environment. I think they're good in a sense that we can take children there so they can see animals from different parts of the world , which they may never otherwise be able to see and appreciate.
As far as I know , PETA is against people even owning pets. That is the dumbest thing I've ever heard of. For them to sit on their high horse and try to dictate to everyone else that they should not keep a cat or a dog as a pet is a slap in the face to every pet owner that takes proper care of their pet.
I won't argue against the fact that SOME people should not own pets, as they're dumber than the pets they own, and can't take care of them properly. But that's a case by case situation.
and PETA's tactics are exactly the reason why they don't get any respect from me. Throwing blood on people who wear fur is not going to win you any friends.
here's something for PETA members to watch
BULLSHIT