Interesting title, and in a weird way true. This week, PETA members dressed up as KKK members outside the Westminster Dog Show in New York. PETA, a well known animal rights group annually protests at the Westminster Dog Show. Their justification for wearing the KKK clothing is that the American Kennel Club is trying to create a "master race" of dogs. The AKC promotes pure breeding of dogs, which can have negative consequences to their health. The group members passed out brochures implying that the Klan and AKC have the common goal of "pure blood lines"
I was shocked when I saw this image on the Internet. I believe that the PETA members were wrong to dress as members of the KKK. The Ku Klux Klan was a terrible terrorist organization, and remains a symbol of oppression and hatred. Whatever point PETA was trying to make, they could have done it in a much more respectful and considerate way. It is very ignorant of them to use this symbol in such a lighthearted manner. After studying the role that the Ku Klux Klan had in Reconstruction , I found that the comparison between their actions and the actions of dog breeders to be a very weak one. I hope that PETA can find ways to send their message in a less offensive way.
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I agree with your viewpoint, Tori. I am sure that many (especially African American people) found this display completely offensive. PETA has been known to push the limit of decency several times, but this is a new low. PETA should know better. There is a line between making a point and being purposely offensive. As much as a believe that PETA has THE RIGHT to do such things, I also believe that it is their responsibility to respect people's emotions.
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