PETA, the international animal rights organization, sent a letter Tuesday to the Arkansas State Highway and Transportation Department requesting approval to erect a tombstone memorial in memory of cattle killed in a truck accident on State Highway 5 north. The five-foot tall tribute would feature an image of a cow and the words, “In Memory of the Cows Who Suffered and Died at This Spot, September 2016. Try Vegan.” PETA says the memorial would remind all drivers, including those with animals in their vehicles, to travel safely while pointing out that animal suffering and death can be prevented by becoming a vegan.
PETA Executive Vice President Tracy Reiman says the horrific crash left these sensitive animals dead and mangled on an already terrifying trip to the slaughterhouse. He added the roadside memorial will remind livestock transporters the least they can do is drive safely while reminding travelers the best way to prevent tragedies is to keep animals off the road by going vegan.
PETA’s motto reads in part that animals are not ours to eat.
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