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Article: How do you spell `terrorist'? Try P-E-T-A (or E-L-F/A-L-F). (nation in brief).(People for the Ethical Treatment of Animal supports Animal Liberation Front, Earth Liberation Front)(Brief Article)(Statistical Data Included)
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- April 15, 2002
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In a recent column it was suggested that Richard Berman, executive director of the Center for Consumer Freedom, should provide details of his charge that People for the Ethical Treatment of Animals (PETA) supports "co-terrorism" through financial contributions. Berman has documented those details in a news release, including information about PETA's financial relationships with domestic terror groups such as the Earth Liberation Front (ELF) and the Animal Liberation Front (ALF).
Citing PETA's tax filings in recent years, Berman notes the following:
* In 2001, PETA gave a direct contribution of $1,500 to the North American Earth Liberation Front to ...