PETA pushes for excise tax on meat

The Pittsburgh Tribune-Review ^ | June 11, 2007 | NA

[neverdem]

Should hunters -- or anyone who enjoys a steak or a hamburger -- have to pay extra for that little indulgence?

People for the Ethical Treatment of Animals thinks so. One of the nation's largest anti-hunting organizations, the group has kicked off a "Tax Meat" Campaign, proposing a 10-cent-per-pound excise tax on meat. Animal activists have also asked federal lawmakers to give tax breaks to those who have sworn off the consumption of animals.

[ridesthemiles]

Count me in for $10 for the elimination of one.

[Alamo-Girl]

Thanks for the ping!

[dfwgator]

Vegetables are what food eats.

[traviskicks]

"Animal activists have also asked federal lawmakers to give tax breaks to those who have sworn off the consumption of animals."





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[poobear]

Hey Florida dude, don’t confuse a thread with the Word of God.

They’ll call it hijacking.

I’m with you on this one though.

[SunkenCiv]

Thanks ND. And A Big Thank You to PETA for handing the so-called flyover states to the Pubbies.

[Paradox]

I think we should get a tax break for eating PETA Activists..

[AdmSmith]

[oyez]

Animals that subsist off vegetables are prey. I sure that could be true of humans as well.