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Obama Turkey ‘Pardon’ Not Good Enough For PETA:

t’s just not good enough for People for the Ethical Treatment of Animals that the White House symbolically pardons two massive turkeys on the eve of each Thanksgiving.

Now PETA wants to retire the word pardon.

At issue: Pardons are used to free crooks. And, they say, the birds are innocent victims.

Washington Whispers: First Dog Bo Obama Gets PETA Treats

Today, PETA tells us, they delivered a gift basked filled with goodies, all of which were made from non-animal natural ingredients. Among the goodies were vegan treats such as Booda Bones and sweet potato dog chews (as well as a harness, which PETA says is better than a collar when walking dogs).

“Our cruelty-free basket of gifts didn’t cause harm to any animals, and we think that’s how Bo would want it,” says PETA President Ingrid E. Newkirk. “Every day should be like Christmas for Bo and all the other dogs and cats who give us so much joy and unconditional love.”