May27
PETA's World of Espionage and Intrigue
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Seriously, though, not only do we employ James Bond-caliber infiltrators, what they uncover is more sinister—and of far greater value—than any Hollywood glam, pyrotechnic diamond heist too.
So just who are these fearless, selfless souls? Well, allow me to introduce two of PETA's MVPs: spy couple Hannah and Philip Schein. (It's cool. I can out them 'cause they are semi-retired and have already been sued.)
Get a load of this rap sheet:
- They have clandestinely captured video footage of chinchillas killed for their fur.
- Practicing Jews, the Scheins have participated in seven kosher-related investigations, most recently at a slaughterhouse in South America, where they captured footage of horrific "shackle and hoist" cow slaughter.
- They also helped direct an investigation at the world's largest kosher slaughterhouse, where an investigator documented cruelty that was anything but kosher.
- Hannah went to dinner with Beyoncé and took a hidden camera with her to take the singer to task for glamorizing the use of fur for fashion.
- Philip has been on covert missions among monks running an egg factory farm in South Carolina and black-bear hunters in Canada. Bad@$$!
So if watching these videos makes you want to throw things, just imagine being the one that filmed and edited the footage. These courageous folks risk their necks by enduring abysmal circumstances to uncover abuses that are deliberately hidden by powerful industries. And their work saves countless animals' lives. Think about it. How many of you are now veg because of a film with this kind of footage? I see quite a few hands raised. (Of course, there's no shame for those of you lured into the fold by a hot half-nekkid girl preaching the good "pro-veg" news with nothing but a few lettuce leaves covering her naughty bits. By any means necessary, yo.)
"Hannah and I know how important and effective it is to make the abuse of animals behind the scenes public," says Philip. "We are proud of our undercover work for PETA and glad that it is something we've been able to do as a couple." Suffice it to say that these heroes and their team deserve our relentless support for educating the masses while stickin' it to the man.
On behalf of animals everywhere, we the cruelty-free thank you!
—Missy
Posted by Missy Lane, Public Information Specialist
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Thank you, Scheins, for all you have done.
Posted by: kelly | May 27, 2008 11:01 AM
Mr. and Mrs. Scheins,
Bless you for all the goodness you have done and "will continue" to do.
You are such a brave and compassionate team.
Peace, for all animals!
Posted by: Judith, Freedom Fighter for Animals | May 27, 2008 12:27 PM
Thanks, Scheins—you guys have courage to spare.
Thanks also to the Lettuce Ladies for taking a stand.
Posted by: Mike Quinoa | May 27, 2008 12:29 PM
Really without special people like you we would be fighting a war without weapons. Thank you both so very very much!
Posted by: Maureen | May 27, 2008 02:16 PM
How do they infiltrate these groups? Do they have to get jobs and work in the slaughterhouses? How did a dinner with Beyonce come about? She won't go to dinner with just anyone who wants to, so how did that connection come about? I'm also curious about "infiltrating" a group of monks in South Carolina!
There should be a book!
Posted by: Sarah S. | May 27, 2008 02:48 PM
I don't know about you but I for one would have a hard time at any of these undercover investigations Peta's good folk do day in and day out, soooo a VERY much appreciated THANK-YOU!! To you all!! You've changed my life... for the better!! Peace!!
Posted by: Carla | May 27, 2008 03:15 PM
On behalf of the Jewish Vegetarians of North America and all people everywhere, who have love and compassion for all of G-d's innocent creatures, I want to thank Hannah and Philip Schein for the incredible "Kiddush HaShem" (Sanctification of G-d's Name) they have done so far and will do in the future.
John K. Diamond
Secretary/Treasurer
Jewish Vegetarians of North America
Posted by: John K. Diamond | May 27, 2008 05:57 PM
You two are the bravest among us. Capturing horrors that are crucial in the fight against animal abuse while putting yourselves in danger and also subjecting yourselves to the facts up front and personal. My admiration for you goes beyond words. Thank you
Posted by: Pam | May 27, 2008 07:03 PM
You guys are really bad ass!!I think is very rear to find someone like you guys specially jewish.
Posted by: silvia m | May 27, 2008 11:07 PM
To this day I can't get the images out of my mind from the video of the poor fledgling bird from Rainbow Exotics. I don't know the woman who filmed it, but she will be a hero in my mind forever.
I'm sure many people could not grasp the responsibilities she had to deal with, but I do and I thank her. Good work!
Posted by: Maya, CVT | May 28, 2008 09:00 AM
I admire, and salute you both.
What a gift you are to those who cannot speak out for themselves.
Posted by: Pamela L. | May 28, 2008 01:20 PM
I love PeTA and adore people who do this. THANK YOU!!! I know I don't have the emotional control to contain my feelings if I did such a thing. You are so BRAVE, So STRONG. Wow. I honestly do not think I could do it...these people are our heros/heroines.
Posted by: Soliel | May 29, 2008 01:34 PM
Oh, I would love a book about these people. I find it so interesting, the intrigue, the courage, the "spying". I might make a lot of money for the cause.
Have a beautiful day.
Posted by: Soliel | May 29, 2008 03:26 PM
Ditto, Pamela L. Well put.
Posted by: lynda downie | May 30, 2008 10:26 PM
As practicing Jews and vegans - my husband and I are constantly explaining ourselves and lately - defending PETA in the religious Jewish community. We are THRILLED that people like Hannah and Philip are out there taking a stand for "ethical" kashrut. Thank you and everyone else at PETA for your commitment and hard work. Keep it up!
Posted by: elle | June 7, 2008 10:35 PM
these people are hero's! i dont know how they can do there jobs. i've accually been sick from watching these vidoes..but becasue i've watched them everytime i see fur or a tide commercial for examle, i instead picture these animals suffering in labs or accually being skinned alive(this one made me accually vomit)and i cannot with a good conscious purchase these products. ive also called these companies and worte them letters telling them why i cannot prom,ote there products. good job PETA and all their staff!!!!!! its the strong people like you who bring education and knowledge to the public about the cruel realities about fur trade and animal testing.
thankyou
Posted by: michelle B, canada | June 9, 2008 09:32 AM