Excessive concern over animals is one symptom of a Civilization starting its decline. A healthy civilization thinks of children, growth and expansion.
The litmus test of a civilized civilization is does it permit abortion (blue) or life (pink)? Since PETA’s disregard for human life, tests blue, it is a part of the Culture of Death. For insights, there is a FR post about the book, “The Race to Save Our Century: Five Core Principles to Promote Peace, Freedom, and a Culture Of Life,” by John Zmirak and Jason Jones here:
http://www.freerepublic.com/focus/f-chat/3244112/posts