PETA’s all about protecting animals … even the manmade ones apparently — ’cause they fired off a letter to a Kansas company imploring them to stop putting critters on carousels.
The notorious animal rights activist group directed the letter to Aaron Landrum, the president and CEO of Chance Rides — one of the largest manufacturers of amusement rides in the U.S.
In the letter, PETA has one plea … take animals off carousels and replace them with vehicles — like your basic car or even a freakin’ rocket — or whimsical designs like shooting stars and broomsticks.
The org. argues that putting animals — even fake ones — in a position where children can ride them celebrates “the exploitation of sentient beings” though PETA recognizes it’s an entirely unintentional consequence.
Their letter points to alleged abuse toward real-life animals they fear will be spurred on by the continued existence of animal-themed carousels … basically concerned these carousels “reinforce the notion” that animals are here for our pleasure instead of holding any emotions or inner lives of their own.
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PETA flaunts its record a bit in this correspondence as well … saying Trader Joe’s and Nabisco — among other companies — have changed branding in recent years to remove pictures of animals in captivity after similar pleas from them.
Bottom line … PETA’s trying to save all the flesh and blood animals — even if they have to protect the fiberglass and aluminum ones first!
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