It could certainly be agrued that PETA is a bit of a "paper tiger" (as far as efficacy goes) in getting people to change some of their habits, (in regards to animal welfare). And, I concur that in both the "personality" and "tact" departments - a lot of work could certainly be done, (within their organization) to improve how the convey their messages.
A bit more "class, with a little less sass" is sometimes much more effective.
That said, what some may view as "political extremism" can also be seen (by some others) as activist-based "political assertiveness" - which is often times necessary to achieve their political goals; as being "nice" doesn't always cut it, in getting the work done, in the real World. And so, many of those within the PETA organization, simply view these maneuvers as a part of "getting the job done" probably.
Frankly, I think those who are offended by PETA should probably admit it to themselves that they *do* have some valid points to make; (no matter how offensive the way the information is presented)... and simply discounting (everything they say and do) is "penny wise, and pound foolish".
And, we need to be honest, here - it's not too much of a stretch to say that dangling an infant child over a live feeding crocodile is any less offensive than throwing fake blood onto an expensive fur coat.
