PETA is "Over the Edge" on the animal rights stuff.
At "Grandma's Farm" when the kitty's finally came out, so did the burlap bag, the brick and the tie string. The brick, kitty's went into the bag and the bag went into the swamp. It was quick, clean and over in a minute. No blood, no missed shots, no crying.
Dogs and cats are put down every day at shelters.
But, none are stomped to death....none are drenched with water and electrocuted.
If you were given a choice between a block of cement tied to your foot and thrown in the water, or being stomped to death, which choice would you want?
The issue here is not the self promotion of "PETA Thinking". The issue here is the cruel and unusual punishment given to the animal before it died.
That kind of "torture" or "punishment" just isn't right. I think it's exceptionally difficult for anyone to justify that that type of killing of any animal is acceptable.
As a hunter I constantly look for the bullet or the arrowhead that makes the quickest\cleanest kill.
Killing kittens on a farm cannot be compared to this situation. A working farm is a way of life. It's an entirely different way of "thinking" about life, animals and their purpose on this earth. Ask the Amish if they enjoy the task of "thinning the cat heard"? I don't think so.
There is a reason that this type of "sport" is outlawed. It's cruel and unusual punishment to the animal.
I shoot groundhogs for sport and practice. Hardly are those flea riddled ground rats on the same platform as any dog on this planet.
As far as R. L. White's statement is concerned, it's quite obvious he has never stepped foot on a farm, never held a shotgun or a rifle, and probably doesn't understand that steak actually comes from a cow. His own words reflect his ignorance of American heritage. Sad that he's the head of any organization. However, my bet is when he's in New York City at any given function, if pheasant is being served at whatever exclusive restaurant he is at, he's the first one to belly up to the table.
MHO
Dave