Every so often, People for the
Ethical Treatment of Animals (PETA) comes out with urgent directions so
preposterously woke that it actually serves as much needed humor. Fortunately,
they recently did so again. This time, PETA tweeted out an appeal to humans
asking us to stop using animal names as verbal insults toward other humans.
Why? Because “Calling someone an animal as an insult reinforces the myth that
humans are superior to other animals & justified in violating them. Stand
up for justice by rejecting supremacist language.” Yes, we must stop
perpetuating the “myth” that humans are somehow superior to animals. As soon
as, say, a hyena composes something comparable to Beethoven’s Piano Concerto
No. 5 or a chicken invents a cure for cancer.
The organization followed up with another tweet, saying
"Anti-animal slurs degrade animals by applying negative human traits to
certain species. Perpetuating the idea that animals are sly, dirty, or
heartless desensitizes the public and normalizes violence against other
animals." So,
only humans are sly, dirty and heartless? Apparently, it’s not only white
supremacists we have to look out for now, but human supremacists, a
broader (and more inclusive!) category of thugs. This is really just another attempt
to cancel the Bible. The Left has tried to vilify and silence Biblical teaching on gender and sexuality, and this now is
in direct contravention of Genesis (I: 26-28).
It also tweeted, "Speciesist language isn't just harmful, but it
is also inaccurate. Pigs, for instance, are intelligent, lead complex social
lives, and show empathy for other pigs in distress. Snakes are clever, have
family relationships, and prefer to associate with their relatives." So do
mafia dons. Should I have them over for dinner?
PETA’s concluding tweet
stated: "PETA urges everyone who believes in equality
and justice to take a look at their personal beliefs and the language they use
and break free of this outdated mindset that denigrates other animals. Always
be kind and consider not using insults at all." I wish Democrats, “entertainers”
and mainstream media types would take that last message to heart.
PETA helpfully suggests that, if you want to insult
someone you believe lacks bravery, you should call that person a “coward”
rather than a "chicken,” as that would be insulting to chickens. Similarly,
if someone is a tattle-tale, call them a “snitch” not a “rat,” say
"jerk" instead of "snake," use "repulsive" in
lieu of "pig," and "lazy" instead of "sloth." So
says PETA.
What a bunch of jackasses.
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