Murdering Animals Is Another Senseless Act of Violence That Must Be Addressed, Says Group
For Immediate Release:
December 20, 2012
Contact:
Sophia Charchuk 202-483-7382
Washington -- Holding signs that read, "Get All Living Beings out of the Crosshairs: Ban Hunting," PETA members will converge outside the National Rifle Association's (NRA) news conference at The Willard on Friday. PETA's point? That the NRA's promotion of hunting and its push to put guns in the hands of children of all ages in order to kill animals is a form of violence that must be stopped if we as a country are serious about keeping children—and all citizens—safe.
When: Friday, December 21, 9 a.m.
Where: The Willard, 1401 Pennsylvania Ave. N.W., Washington
"The NRA's culture of cruelty instills violence in society by promoting the shooting of animals for fun, and this must be stopped," says PETA President Ingrid E. Newkirk. "It's time we face the fact that as we strive for a more peaceful world, we must tackle all forms of senseless killing—and that includes hunting."
For more information, please visit PETA.org.
