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The world is changing: Gawker said something intelligent about animal rights

By Ari | Nov 16, 09 11:48 AM

I was just reading gossip over at Gawker (yes, yes I was), and I saw this:

Normally, whenever PETA opens their mouths, even if it's for a good cause, you're like OMGSTFU PETA, you guys are being crazy-obnoxious right now and a detriment to your cause. But I have to say, on this one, well played: they're asking US Marshals to donate Ruth Madoff's furs to the homeless to "highlight the difference between need and greed." Like, whoever made that PR play and got it in Page Six, smooth. Take the day off, PETAPerson.

Awesome observation, Gawker. It is very cool to see even a celebrity gossip blog publicly express frustration with PETA while making it clear that PETA and animal rights are not the same thing. Many of us animal lovers are getting tired of being lumped in with them, so seeing this kind of insightful response from someone outside of the animal rights arena is refreshing.

That said, I agree that PETA did right in this particular action. They're very good at getting media coverage and their hearts are in the right place, I just wish they could lay off offending people for a while.

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