One problem that environmentalists have is that much of the general public outside of the environmental and animal rights movements tend to lump the two together, and in most instances they couldn't be further apart.

Both groups have their warrior-types, but the animal rights folks can be unnecessarily destructive and vindictive in their acts of "liberation." And these bleeding-hearts seem to have no understanding that animals that are accustomed to shelter and regular feedings can't just go outside and take care of themselves. They starve, are attacked by other animals, and are hit by cars more than anything else.

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