Sunday, June 8, 2008

PETA takes aim at Kent State golden eagle mascot


Kent State University - PETA issued an action alert that asks the public to urge KSU officials to stop showcasing the live eagle at university events.
"This is totally unnatural for the bird," PETA spokesman Daniel Hauff said Thursday. "Forcing a wild animal into a bright gymnasium filled with people is terrifying for the animal. They shouldn't be shuffled around like sports equipment." He said PETA prefers that schools and colleges use costumed humans as mascots. More... Discount Magazine Subscriptions - Discount Cigarettes & Tobacco - Nutty News Marketplace - Knet Golf