Whats does PETA stand for and who would pitch veggie hot dogs on Capitol Hill on Wednesday?
As People for the Ethical Treatment of Animals put it: “Wearing nothing but strategically placed lettuce leaves, Playboy Playmate of the Year and stunning vegetarian Jayde Nicole will hand out tasty, humane, and healthy veggie hot dogs on Capitol Hill on Wednesday. The action marks National Veggie Dog Day–PETA’s answer to the meat industry’s National Hot Dog Month.” Kinda makes you want to eat your veggies. More of Jayde and Jo go to Washington here and here. Click here if you’re interested in what Playboy saw in Jayde. http://thepurplecenter.blogspot.com/2009/07/peta-playmates-pitch-veggie-hot-dogs-to.html Sources: http://thepurplecenter.blogspot.com/2009/07/peta-playmates-pitch-veggie-hot-dogs-to.
PETA: People for the Ethical Treatment of Animals PETA US formed in 1980 in the United States and has more than 2 million members and supporters, making it the largest animal rights organisation in the world. PETA US and PETA Europe are dedicated to establishing and protecting the rights of all animals. Like humans, animals are capable of suffering and have interests in leading their own lives; therefore, they are not ours to use – for food, clothing, entertainment, experimentation or any other reason. PETA-named affiliates around the world educate policymakers and the public about cruelty to animals and promote an understanding of the right of all animals to be treated with respect. Source: www.peta.org.uk/ – PETA Playmates pitch veggie hot dogs on Capitol Hill on Wednesday. PETA US and PETA Europe work through public education, research, legislation, special events, celebrity involvement and protest campaigns. As People for the Eth
