Not a real fan of PETA when they go over the top on animal rights, but I have to admit that they do quite a bit of good in the world. As it stands, the reason why most of the laws against animal abuse is even there is because of PETA, so I'm not against them in the way of hating what they stand for but there must be a place where you draw the line.
Ensuring people don't use dogs for fighting: Excellent reason for PETA to step in!
Making sure an entire species isn't hunted to extinction: Another good reason for PETA to step in!
Keeping people from mistreating/abusing pets: A great reason for PETA to jump in and enact a penalty for the owners.
Hunting for food: Nope! I don't see it as being something a member of PETA should be involved in unless they're hunting and having fun.
Swatting a fly: Sorry to say but B*LLSH*T!! IT'S A F*CK*NG FLY!!!
=9.9= *rolls his eyes*
My problem is, I don't like it when people just go too far with it. Yes, pets and other animals should be treated ethically, with love and respect, but if the animal is your food (or a freaking pest) then there should be limits to how far PETA should judge people. It's all the people who take it too far that get my ire, and yet I consider myself a person who tries to treat all animals respectfully, but I'm not above smashing a spider (as long as it's a Black Widow/Brown Recluse or within five feet of me) or hunting deer with a friend (as long as we use the meat for food).