Emmy:

My reasons for posting those two sites were that there were several NEWS articles regarding PETA (and as MJ stated) and their support of violent actions. Some of those articles were actually written by such reputable news organizations as CNN and MSNBC. Maybe not on that particular site but on others I have found. It is mostly a condensed version that is simple to read. I have NO CLUE who Rick Berman is. I do, however, know there is a disclaimer at the bottom of each of the sites that is easy to read. If you want to read it, read it; if not, don't. I just posted it for those who wanted to, same as I did not visit the PETA site, I have been there before and knew what it was all about.

You assume too much. I am a tobacco user, which is my own personal choice.That does not necessarily mean that I support his political philosophies regarding the tobacco industry. I also support MADD. It's a wonderful thing we have here, the freedom of choice and to believe the way we want. It was not my intention to get into a political debate with anyone. Politics has their place and I believe here is not it.

My knee-jerk reaction (which is my own fault) was regarding PETA in general, as I explained earlier.

However, I did NOT attack anyone or assume too much. I just simply stated a fact and offered a website to visit IF YOU WANT TO, there was no obligation to even go or to acknowledge.

I was more concerned about the young impressionable people who are members of these forums. I am under the impression it's for age 13 and up. My 15 year old neice was supporting PETA and making uninformed decisions. I'm not totally against PETA if you want to support it or whomever. As I said, live and let live. Everyone has the right to know and to make their own informed decisions regarding anything they want.

It's a wonderful place where people can have their own opinions on things and still be friends.

Take Care and I hope everyone is well.
Kimberly.