The mission statement of PETA (People for the Ethical Treatment of Animals) is "We are an animal rights organization and our mission statement is that animals are not ours to eat, wear, experiment on, or use for entertainment." (PETA Mission). From viewing the web site, I find the organization's principle mission is to make sure that all animals are treated justly, fairly, and respectfully. That is, that they are not abused, mistreated, or in danger of any cruelty. According to PETA, animals have rights, too, just as humans do. …
