We Heart Jacob George October 27, 2009

By now, you probably know how much we absolutely adore our Street Teamers. Jacob George, a 15-year-old from Virginia Beach, VA, is pretty awesome. Since he lives so close to the PETA office, he's always here volunteering with his brother Joseph, and everyone loves them! Jacob was kind enough to answer some questions for me recently, so check out what he's got to say!

Why did you get involved with peta2/PETA?
I decided to get involved with PETA because I see animal rights as the most important issue in the nation right now. Not only is eating meat inhumane and wrong, especially factory farm meat, but there's also glue traps, animal testing, frog dissection, the use of animals in military training, fur, and many other issues that fall under the animal rights umbrella.

How long have you been a vegetarian? Do you have a favorite food?
I've been a vegetarian for pretty much my entire life. There was one time when I was eight, when I ate bacon because I was trying to be more normal, but that was only once. I like black bean burgers. They are amazing and taste good with anything.

You recently participated in your first demonstration. How was it? (Note: That's Jacob at his first McCruelty protest in the photo above!)
My first demonstration was amazing. It always feels good to be active and to make a statement that is meant to be heard. I think that peaceful activism, like a PETA demo, is the most beneficial thing one can do for his or her society. Protests like this, along with media recognition, which PETA often receives, puts pressure on the men of power to do what is right. This makes them more likely to sacrifice their fatass paychecks for the greater good.

You come in to volunteer at PETA's weekly work party. What do you do there, and what's your favorite part about it?
Work party is really fun. It's a good opportunity to meet new individuals with similar ideological opinions as you. Every work party, we stuff envelopes with letters, stickers, and flyers to go out to those who order them. It feels good to do things that you know will save the lives of others.

Have any advice for students like you who want to help animals but aren't sure how to start?
I think it's important to understand that a lot of the time, simply quitting meat just doesn't work. I recommend taking it slowly and giving up what is easiest first. That's what I'm trying to do with dairy.

Thanks, Jacob! Have any of you participated in a protest yet? If not, are you excited to?

♥ Marta

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