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The latest antics from PETA have rolled out in time for Thanksgiving, and the organization is attempting to roast Butterball rather than the traditional turkey. It seems we have an old video, dating back to 2006, of workers at a Butterball slaughterhouse treating turkeys poorly. PETA decided now was the perfect time to dust off this footage and throw it onto social media, perhaps in a futile attempt to ruffle some politically incorrect feathers.
The video was allegedly part of an undercover investigation at a Butterball facility in Ozark, Arkansas. However, Butterball has rallied to defend itself, stating that this alleged mistreatment happened ages ago, well before the company transitioned to private ownership and attained certification from American Humane. The response points out just how long ago this incident took place—is the left seriously digging up skeletons from two decades ago to make their case? It sounds less like a legitimate concern for animal welfare and more like a political stunt.
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PETA’s recent social media blitz conveniently fails to clarify the age of the video. Instead, it prompts viewers with ominous questions about what might have happened to their Thanksgiving dinner before it hit the table. Predictably, the post has incited a flurry of comments demanding boycotts of Butterball, showcasing the group’s knack for derailing holiday cheer for a viral moment.
In their defense, Butterball reiterated that the treatment of animals is prioritized by the company. They emphasize their compliance with rigorous standards set by American Humane, boasting of annual audits and a staunch zero-tolerance policy on mistreatment. Butterball has even taken pride in being the first turkey company to earn such certification—something that the competition has failed to replicate. Talk about raising the bar for turkey welfare!
With PETA’s track record of euthanizing thousands of animals each year, their attacks on Butterball come off as hypocritical at best. Perhaps everyone should take a good look in the mirror to see who’s really committed to animal rights here. One wonders if PETA feels their visibility waning amidst more radical activist movements, struggling to stay relevant in a world where their typical messaging isn’t resonating quite like it used to.
And let’s not overlook their recent attempts to police language under the phony guise of inclusivity, believing that reshaping how we speak about animals is the key to unlocking a better world. A baffling assertion, especially when considering that serious issues, like crime and out-of-control political correctness, are in dire need of attention. In a climate where serious debates over children’s rights and border security are on everyone’s minds, the hysteria over Butterball’s past is merely a clumsy distraction. This Thanksgiving, it’s clear that if PETA wanted to serve up something substantial, they might want to rethink their menu.
