PETA Honors Oprah

People for the Ethical Treatment of Animals, or the animal-right group otherwise known as PETA, has named Oprah Winfrey their "Person of the Year" for, as President Ingrid E. Newkirk puts it, using her "powerful voice to defend those without one." A well-known dog lover, Oprah did several shows this year that explored animal rights issues including an exposé on puppy mills and an investigation of California's Proposition 2 which provides more comfortable lodging for livestock. PETA's plaque and letter of appreciation are in the mail. Perhaps they should also send a quick thank you note to those behind that infamous billboard.[S-T]