I've intentionally not commented on Mike Petrelli, or topics/posts having to do with him, for quite some time. I have him on ignore and as such I don't even see/read his posts. That said, I do want to say something here. On the horse topic, I don't think anyone has a problem with Mike, or anyone for that matter-----who is an advocate for horses, for aftercare, for retiring horses with the dignity and respect they deserve, or anything that is trying to protect horses. That is not the issue. I think the issue is "how" he goes about it, and "who" he is being when he goes about it. PETA may be a wonderful organization, however, they, and individual members can become extremists, heretics, or the like. Some may think he is a widely accepted expert, well respected sport/industry participant or commentator, or whatever. Some may think he's not a sport/industry participant, a bust-out, outcast, or whatever. Doesn't matter. Praise him or condemn him. Doesn't matter.
As far as the "cheaters" topic, look, if it's not completely and totally obvious to you, that Mike is not anything close to objective, unbiased, impartial, or whatever you want to call it, that his claims, accusations, etc., are personal-----then I have nothing to say to you. When people have an axe to grind, when it's "personal" that just progresses to anger, resentment, and the like. Maybe it doesn't apply to every target. But it certainly applies to several.
