Why People Loathe PETA

Way back in the day, I once was a member of People for The Ethical Treatment of Animals. I bought into the public perception that they were an animal "welfare" organization. It was not until I got on their mailing lists that I saw what their real agenda was and I quickly left the organization. I have commented about some of the more radical aspects of their agenda in the past. Today's PeTA story though - shows that the organization has lost all connection with reality if a free country.

An update on Michael Vick:

1) He is still in federal custody (scheduled for release July 21).
2) He is still under suspension from the N.F.L.; Roger Goodell is not commenting on his possible reinstatement.
3) The Falcons are still trying to trade this contract rights.
4) He is still disgraced, his actions impossible to defend.

The only bright side for Vick may be a PETA campaign that could be overplaying its hand.

PETA is demanding that Vick be barred from the league unless he has a brain scan to prove he’s not a psychopath. It has written a letter to Goodell to press its case and is urging supporters to write e-mails to Goodell.

Excuse me, Ms. Newkirk (for those that don't know Ingrid Newkirk is one of the co-founders of PeTA) but who are YOU to be demanding that Mr. Vick be barred from his employment in this manner. Under the rule of law, he has been tried and convicted of the crimes he was accused of. Once he has served his sentence, he has every right to live and work where he wants to as any other convicted felon. It is not your place to say what comes next for Mr. Vick - it is the courts and his employer.

Maybe when you quit killing over 95% of the animals that are put in your care, people will start listening to you again, but until then come back to reality - a reality where the rule of law applies to everyone!