PETA & Animal rights-food consumption?

Question

I am thinking of joing PETA, even though I am not a vegetarian. I'm trying to gather some information about the group and other helpful facts. From what I understand, I do not have to be a vegetarian to join PETA, and I should buy organic meat? Are there any other helpful things that I should know about how to buy my food and what not? Any information would be great appreciated, thank you!

Answer 1

i honestly despise those quacks!! any organization thsat wants to ban fly swatters is way too extreme for me, i  am dead set against cruelty to animals but they take it waaaaay too far, they stalk people and throw paint on women wearing furs, personally i think they should be labeled a domestic terrorist group, be careful what dogs you lay down with, you may end up with fleas!!

Answer 2

I say go for it.  They are a great organization.  I have been a member for over a year.  I am on letter writing campaigns where I can e-mail companies that are bad to animals.

Organic meat is no better than regular meat.  Explore the Peta website and also check tryveg.com.  It won't be too long until you see things like a vegetarian.

I too once thought that there was nothing wrong with eating meat.  I have seen the light.  For me it was the "dark side" of meat.  

Good luck:)

Answer 3

Hey, from what you will find out from PETA, you will WANT to be a vegan. ...The truth will hurt.

Answer 4

Anyone can join peta. A lot of people may think it strange though. What's the point in trying to save animals while supporting their death and eating them at the same time?

If you do eat meat, go for free range organic and if possible, go and visit the farms to see the conditions for yourself. Unfortunately they'll still endure the same horror at the slaughterhouse as all meat-reared animals but at least you'll know they lived a somewhat better life than their factory farmed friends.

Answer 5

Anyone can join PETA.  What you choose to eat is up to you.   Organic meat is, according to supporters, more humanely raised than regular meat because the animals have access to pasture and are not given growth hormones.

Answer 6

It's great that you're thinking of joining PETA. You don't have to be vegetarian to join. You can be involved with their campaigns against fur, animal circuses, animal testing. etc.

However, going vegetarian is one of the best ways to help reduce animal suffering so I would recommend it. "Organic” just means drug- and chemical-free; it has nothing to do with animal welfare practices. I think eating less meat would be much better than buying organic meat. For instance, you could be vegetarian two or three days of the week and eat meat on the other days.

Reducing animal suffering isn't an all-or-nothing issue; you can make a huge difference just by eating less meat. Hope this helps!

Answer 7

Umm I am very sorry if this offends you and don't take it the wrong way but...

If you are not committed to the well being of animals enough to go vegetarian I kind of doubt PETA wants you...