PETA is one of those gifts that keeps on giving.
In Sunday's Beacon News Online, Gary Bisby of the Chicago Sun-Times reported on the latest effort by the People for the Ethical Treatment of Animals (PETA). They want more humane treatment of fish by fishermen.
"Just like dogs and cats, fish feel pain, so if you wouldn't hook dogs through the mouth and drag them behind your car, you shouldn't hook fish through the mouth and drag them behind your boat," said Karin Robertson of People for the Ethical Treatment of Animals.
PETA has come up with a "Code of Angling Ethics," which advises fishermen to use barbless hooks and handle fish with wet hands.
A spokesman for the Illinois Department of Natural Resources, which issues fishing licenses, said, "We did receive the letter from PETA and are currently reviewing it."
I'll bet.
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