Important philosophical issue lurking here unaddressed

>>In a modern context, bayonets are known to be particularly good for ...poking an enemy to see whether he is dead <<

I guess that's OK w/ PETA, since people aren't animals...well, except for Republicans, of course.

Hmmmm...Does that mean poking Democrats with bayonets is OK with PETA because they aren't animals, but you have to respect Republicans' rights, because they are? But the Democrats' symbol is a donkey, and we know what PETA thinks about them.

I get so confused sometimes.