About a week ago, CNN had this report about PETA and the Pet Shop Boys.
In short, PETA, People for the Ethical Treatment of Animals are suggesting that Pet Shop Boys change their name to something like "Rescue Shelter Boys".
First, I am neutral toward PETA. I am for what they are doing, but in essence, they are just another lobbying group that many a time barks up the wrong trees (as in this case). PETA should be going after the labs that do animal testing, illegal dog breeders, people that breed dogs (and other animals) for fighting and what have you.
WHY ARE THEY WASTING THEIR TIME ON A BAND NAME?
Pet Shop Boys have been around for more than 20 years. What sense would it make to them for changing their names at this point? There will be many legal maneuvers they would have to make to protect everything they have done for the last 20 plus years. It may not mean starting over, but it is going to be a few steps back from where they are right now. They don't sing about animals nor the treatment of animals. It is JUST A NAME.
Damn it, PETA, go out and do some real work.
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