I really think that a lot of people on this forum and elsewhere are much too harsh on PETA, especially considering our actions/decisions and theirs are rooted in the same thing: love for animals.
There is a TON of animal cruelty and inadequate care in the world, INCLUDING among reptile keepers... I don't blame them for fighting for animal rights, and I try to do the same (though perhaps not to some of the same extremes).
I don't agree with some of the measures that they suggest, but the world is a much better place for animals as a result of PETA. Really, we aren't so different from them. If we want to ensure that we are able to keep reptiles in our homes for years to come, we need to focus on education and public awareness. PETA bashing is certainly not going to help the cause.
There are a lot of really dedicated, passionate, and wonderful people that work for PETA. I know a few myself, and the ones I know are open-minded to what I have to say. I encourage others on this forum to take that same approach.
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