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Originally posted by Darkblack
Okay, I will be the first to cheer for another animal rights activist doing something to make a difference even if it is in her own family and town.
You give her a hard time but you know what? She is an American and what she did is what we do.
Yes PETA can be a bit over the top but without them no one would get things changed as far as cruelty to animals goes. If you could see how some of these animals are treated you may think twice about knocking her. Chickens with their beaks cut off while they are still alive so they don't peck each other (because of the tight spaces they pack them all in together). Then dropped in boiling water to remove the feathers, while still alive. Trust me it is pretty nasty.
Sometimes you got to be a bit extreme to get things done. As long as they are not hurting anyone or breaking any laws they are fine in my book.
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You're right..she is an American and she has the right to do this and to speak her mind. I have seen how animals are treated. My uncle has chicken houses and yes I worked with him.. did it alarm or shock me? No.. they did what they had to do to produce the quota for the contract. Did some of it seem over the top.. at times maybe..but you know I still eat chicken and I love it. I also have friends that raise cattle.. I've worked with them also. They love those animals but they take what they need to take to the slaughter houses..and yes I've been in the houses and seen what happens.. it's a little disgusting but I don't think it's unpractical or unethical. I think that Peta is WAY overboard. I can understand making sure that animals and pets are treated right but when it's poultry for food.. does it really matter in the end?