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Originally Posted by Nikki+2  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. 
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%.  |
You've given me something to think about, and you are right, I don't acknowledge all their good, I use to be a big supporter of them, and don't really respond to the "positive" PETA threads anymore. I just believe the pendulum has swung the other way, and they could get accomplish more by different methods.
As an analogy, in the early days of woman's rights, militant bra burners were necessary to get the message out. Some people listened, the message got out there, and the militants were no longer the ones that were most useful in educating others. A softer approach was necessary, because militant woman scare men, and men needed to be part of the evolution. It bothers me today when I read of young woman making fun of those old militant feminists or even saying that they aren't feminists. They have so many choices at wonderful careers; nobody is bashing them for working if they have children, and I don't think they realized how much has changed in the last 30 years, when going on a job interview always included questions pertaining to your plans for marriage, and children.
The pendulum moves back and forth in many areas, and I think many people are open to listening to such things as animal rights, but I just don't think the militant animal activists do the most good any more, and can even do much harm, and in areas that concern me most, I believe they are doing harm to animals.