No "JohnFlob" PETA and the judge are not embarrassing to NC, it is the town that uses a possum during a New Years celebration that is an embarrassment to NC. What an ignorant way to celebrate!

"Despite the name, no possum is dropped at the event, which attracts thousands to the tiny hamlet near the state's western tip. Rather, the captive critter is suspended in a see-through box covered with holiday tinsel and gently lowered to the ground at midnight."

Oh, so they don't drop it they lower it gently. That makes all the difference in the world.

Another 'gold star' for North Carolina.

Thanks to P.E.T.A. and this judge we are once again embarrassed on the front page at Drudge.

JohnnyMcRonny November 13, 2012 1:11 p.m. What a bunch of heartless sods. It's oh-so funny, isn't it. How would you feel if it was your pet dog/cat that was trapped and stuck in a box for entertainment or killed on the road. Would you be laughing then? I doubt it. The lack of respect shown for other animals is saddening.

For your information, over the years my family has lost several pets that were hit and killed on public roads.

This is insane to get so worked up over an opossum. It is easy to laugh at the ridiculous actions of P.E.T.A. and the judge in this case.

So what is the difference between this and the Ashboro Zoo? Here it is only held for a little while and then released. At the zoo they spend there entire life in a animal prison called a zoo and are yelled at and harassed all day long by humans who want to see them. With all the resources available on line now maybe we don't need the zoo either.

I think PETA goes overboard on quite a few issues. And while I think they are putting too much effort into this one, given the more serious cases they could be addressing, they nevertheless have a point. I don't think the opossum is harmed, but still don't think they should be hauling it up and down the tree in come weird ceremony.

"Using a stuffed animal in such a manner simply glorifies the using of a real one, and will encourage others to use real ones in such a manner." - Hans

Are you afraid that cities across the nation will all start having 'possum drops?

"Perhaps you know what would happen should a possum encounter a cat? or dog?" - Damien Thorne

Nothing much. It's an opossum, not a wolverine. I, and my pets, have encountered tons of them over the years. They're pretty docil, even in defense mode.

"I also agree with the suggestion that kids decorate stuffed animals and the winning look gets to be dropped. Using a live animal is cruel to the animals." - sunneyone2

Why? Using a stuffed animal in such a manner simply glorifies the using of a real one, and will encourage others to use real ones in such a manner.

You folks need to get your wording right. There is a difference between the words "dropped" and "lowered". Now, which one did the article reference?

Why? They are for ethical treatment not vegetarianism

Grand Union

I know you are not talking about PETA, they are all about a vegan diet. Animals are not to be worn or eaten or used for science or entertainment. WRONG

Animals aren't for decoration. I agree with the judge's decision here. I also agree with the suggestion that kids decorate stuffed animals and the winning look gets to be dropped. Using a live animal is cruel to the animals.

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