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Originally Posted by straightsilk  IMHO, this is blatant exploitation. They play on the emotions of those of us who love our pets passionately for the purposes of fund raising and politics. To read Newkirk's article, you would think she was the only one in the US who could end a life humanely. I think there are 10s of thousands of Euthanasia Techs in the country who might disagree. The vast majority do their jobs with competence, compassion, respect and profound reverence. The life they end will never again suffer.
I was slow to understand that PETA changed, and I feel duped by them. I was never a big donor, but I wish I could have the money back that I sent them. |
I took it as a response to those who have adopted the mantra, "PETA Kills Animals" after being the recipients of a good brainwashing by the CCF. It is obvious from this thread that there are plenty of people who do not support peta and have seen through that campaign but their are many people out there who haven't.
I think most people who have to handle euthanasia are absolutely incredible and much stronger than I am. Most shelter workers are heroes IMO. This was just a personal article about a personal experience. That kind usually carries a big impact.
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