Because you have only been here just over a month (unless you are a previouslly banned poster), I'll tell you this: many FReepers have pets. Many FReepers regard their pets as family members. FReepers aren't PETA activists. But those that are trying to live up to the liberal stereotype of conservatives like to call them that.
Ok Bella, take a minute and step down from your self-erected pedestal. You talk about the fact that I have been on Free Republic for a month. Are you condescendingly insinuating that I am therefore less entitled to share my thoughts than you? Perhaps I am just not allowed to disagree when you people say that a murder victim got what he deserved for threatening to harm an animal. You obviously value the lives of animals more than people, but your right, that doesn’t sound anything like a PETA espoused belief. (Sarcasm) If you don’t want to be associated with extremists, then don't act the part.
Secondly, you questioned whether or not I have been banned before. Do you have anything that would lead you to come to that conclusion, or is that merely what you would like to see done to somebody who doesn’t agree with you? Wow, you must have quite a stack of books aside the fireplace waiting for the next frosty night.
Lastly, I am an Eagle Scout, I ride horses, I have worked a farm, and yes, I too have pets. You’re not the only one who likes animals here; I just don't share your extremist view that people who threaten to harm them should be summarily murdered. The Bible gave man dominion over all the fish in the sea, the fowl of the air, and all the creatures of the earth. Last time I read the scripture, I didn't read anything about him giving PETA, ELF, and the environmental-weenies the right to protect those creatures through murder and destruction.