PETA is, as an organizatioon, not good.

First, I would like to question my opponent's definition of good. Good, as defined by Merriam Webster, is "of a favorable character or tendency. " [1] Rebuttal: 1. ) In 2008 we were at the peak of a recession. Most people weren't adopting dogs. Also who isn't to say that these animals were not old, sick, aggressive, etc. Not to mention that the animals could have been animals that people do not have as house pets. Such as a horse or pig. Also what if the adoption agencies hap more adoptable animals. Young, healthy, docile, etc. In this statement, my opponent also made the false claim that PETA would kill as opposed to find homes for these animals. With this false (and quite exaggerated) claim, he also mentioned that PETA has many supporters. This is true, but means nothing other than the fact that many people agree with their cause. 2. ) An entire organization cannot be judged by the cruel behavior of some of its employees. I also believe that my opponent has misinterpreted Mr. Newkirks response. He is in fact against what those people have done, and he said "there is no kinder option than euthanasia. " which sadly be true. As I stated in my argument above, a major chunk of the animals are sick and old. In some truly erroneous cases, euthanasia is the kindest option. If an animal is dying a slow painful death, would you rather they be tortured or quickly, painlessly killed? 3. ) No kill shelters are incredibly hard to maintain and are in constant danger of closing. Many no kill shelters either have or have come very close to closing. The amount of animals increase and increase and if you can't balance the adoption rate with the incoming animal rate, it begins to pile up. Furthermore, the fact that PETA has a walk in refrigerator and has had a deal Pet Cremation Services of Tidewater, proves noting more than the fact that animals die and must be treated with respect in death. I have no problem whatsoever with cremation for, I find it no less humane than being dropped in a hole, which my opponent seems to think is better. 4. ) First off, the North American Earth Liberation Front, tries to protect the environment. Their means not justified, but they do mean well. Secondly, protests are known to get out of hand. Most protests do. Even the nonviolent protests of the sixties got out of hand when the police attacked the people. Also, the convicted crimes are not serious crimes. It is mostly vandalism. All save for assault. A summary of my opponents refuted arguments: Argument 1-PETA does not treat animals horribly, they merely euthanize the ones that they cannot save. Argument 2- PETA tries to treat the animals with as much respect as possible. A few employees cannot show PETA entirely. Argument 3- They do all that they can to save them. Argument 4- PETA gives money to radicals. As did Bush, Ford, DuPont, etc. I would like to finish by drawing attention to all the good that PETA has done. Here is some of their 2008 year review. Since 1998, PETA has built and delivered nearly 4,200 doghouses to needy animals. When we are unable to gain custody of the dogs or persuade their owners to take them inside, we replace heavy chains with light-weight cables and provide properly fitting collars. If the owners will allow it, we build or repair fences so that dogs who have been chained will have room to run. The majority of these dogs are not nearly as lucky as Killian because despite our best efforts, their owners refuse to relinquish them. But we give the animals food, clean water, parasite-prevention treatments, toys, treats, and some desperately needed love and attention in addition to a sturdy doghouse that will shelter them from extreme weather. PETA's clinics have already spayed or neutered more than 48,000 animals, including more than 7,485 surgeries in 2008. PETA's mobile clinics also vaccinate dogs and cats, and our DogDoc mobile clinic treats injuries and provides antibiotics and other medications. Each dog we spay prevents up to 67,000 dogs from being born in just six years. And every cat spayed prevents as many as 420,000 cats from being born in seven years. [2] Sources: 1=. http://www.merriam-webster.com... 2=. http://www.peta.org...