PETA is Not as Harsh as People Make Them Out to Be

by Willow Lewis
                 

       PETA (People for the Ethical Treatment of Animals), was established in 1980; it is a nonprofit charitable organization, that protest for the rights of animals, and yes, sometimes their methods can be harsh, but they work. For instance, they did "flour-bombed" Kim Kardashian on the red carpet, because she wore fur. The organization operates under the principle that animals are not here for us to eat, wear, experiment on, or for entertainment.  PETA is known to be the most extreme animal rights protest group because they will do whatever it takes to protect and save the animals. The four major areas they focus on are factory farms, laboratories (that test on animals), clothing trade, and entertainment industry, these four areas are where they are suffering the most.  They care for the well-being of the animals and their goal is not to make sure they aren't offending anyone; it is to make sure that animals are heard. They see them as having just as many rights as humans do, and they should be able to live  their life in peace. Animal cruelty has been a growing problem and passive aggressive methods aren't going to get the message across; people aren't going to pay attention unless it's in their face. Allison Mariotti explains how PETA acts like a school bully and is childish. They wouldn't have to be childish if people didn't act like children. Kim Kardashian is known for acting childish. Lady Gaga is wearing a meat dress; that is going to grab attention and some of it is not going to be good. I do understand that PETA could use a different method that is not as violent, but you've got to give them credit for their dedication. PETA is not always the hardcore organization that people make them out to be. They also deal with helping people understand what they are trying to do in a calm manner, and they also help vegans and vegetarians by giving them food choices. PETA gets donation and signatures to help animals in need and they do this just by asking and not by using violence. It needs to be understood that this organization is doing everything it can to make sure animals have a voice. PETA stated that "We can eat better, educate ourselves better, clothe ourselves better, and entertain ourselves better without torturing and killing animals." Without PETA's "outburst" many would look over the animals and their issues. So yes, you could say their methods can be harsh, and many people do not agree with them, but when it comes down to it they are getting things done and getting the message across; and isn't that the most important thing?

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