THE VIRGINIAN-PILOT 
              Copyright (c) 1996, Landmark Communications, Inc.

DATE: Sunday, April 14, 1996                 TAG: 9604120007
SECTION: COMMENTARY               PAGE: J4   EDITION: FINAL 
TYPE: Letter 
                                             LENGTH: Short :   22 lines

HERE'S A JOB FOR PETA

So People for the Ethical Treatment of Animals thinks fish should not be caught and plans to harass fishermen to protect fish? I have a suggestion for PETA's members. They should come over to the Eastern Shore and harass the bald eagles that live near my home. I've seen the eagles actually catch fish and birds.

While they are at it, PETA members can campaign to change our national symbol to the hummingbird. The horrible eagle catches and eats fish, while the innocent hummingbird only sips nectar.

ELLEN N. NELSON

Accomac, April 8, 1996 by CNB