Group critical of dairy has own agenda

By: David Martosko
Newspaper: Wilkes Barre Times Leader

It's not surprising that the misnamed Physicians Committee for Responsible Medicine (PCRM) objects to the USDA's new food pyramid and its emphasis on the healthfulness of milk. ("New food pyramid giant step backward," April 27). PCRM is an animal-rights group, not a legitimate medical charity. More than 95 percent of its members have no medical degrees.

The organization is heavily funded by People for the Ethical Treatment of Animals (PETA), the same activists who believe dairy cows are equal to human beings in every way. PCRM's president also runs the PETA Foundation.

Promoting a diet devoid of milk is a deceptive animal-rights ploy, not a public health service.

When animal activists wear the sheep's clothing of the medical profession, it's difficult to honestly judge their credibility.