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Originally Posted by Nancy1999

I guess I would feel a little more reassured if the fans and members of PETA would speak out and say a certain action is indeed wrong, for example letting the dogs out of cages, they have done this is the past, when the cages were outside, and I wonder if their members think this is acceptable?

Nancy, I think the reason that many peta supporters don't announce it every time peta does something they don't personally agree with is is probably very similar in reason to why many non peta supporters refuse to acknowlege all the good that peta has done and continues to do. I am not lumping you in that group at all- I think there are a few members who have made a point to educate themselves on the issues and decided that peta isn't for them and based on conversations you and I have had, I definitely count you in that informed group. I've posted several time that I don't always agree with every single move peta makes but even if it's something I wouldn't personally choose to do, 9 times out of 10 I understand why they are doing it and all of the amazing things they have done and continue to do for animals means much more to me than the few times I don't agree. They have done more for animals across the world than any other organization IMO so that means a lot to me. I understand and respect your views on this based on past conversations and I'm not trying to change your mind or start a debate. Just wanted to adress your post.

Originally Posted by labrown

Their request is ridiculous in my opinion. It is like saying we shouldn't air the miss america pageant because some of the contestants are african american, and african americans are prone to heart disease, so we shouldn't encourage their breeding. Or we shouldn't air the miss teen america pageant because most young women are prone to HPV, and we shouldn't encourage people to have teenage daughters. The source of the possible genetic defects is the breeding programs they come from, not the public display of the breed. And the people involved have worked hard to get to the point of Wesminster, and should be rewarded for that.

On the PETA issue, I think any organization or affiliation you may be a part of will have some things you agree with and some that you don't. I consider myself a christian, but I don't always agree with things that are done in the name of the Lord. But I am not offended by the comments made against radical christians because I know it doesn't apply to me.
Wylie's mom, I know you aren't a PETA activist that would do anything to harm pets or humans, so I hope you don't take offense when others get angry for radical PETA actions. We love you here at YT!

I think it's funny you are comparing this to humans because if a peta supporter uses humans in an analogy they are immediately labeled crazy, fanatical and out of touch with reality since (the argument goes) you can't compare the treatment of humans to animals. I understand your point but it is a bit ironic.

On the part I bolded I agree with you 100%.