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Tue Feb-10-09 05:58 PM
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PETA protesters don KKK robes and hoods to raise consciousness about AKC species supremacy

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Once again, PETA demonstrates its exquisite taste in protest imagery.

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�Obviously it�s an uncomfortable comparison,� PETA spokesman Michael McGraw said.

But the AKC is trying to create a �master race,� he added. �It�s a very apt comparison.�

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Most passers-by seemed more puzzled than offended, though those who didn�t stop walked away thinking they really had seen the KKK. The most common reaction was to pull out a cell phone and start snapping photos.

Police monitored the situation from nearby, but the scene was mostly calm. One shouting match broke out during the hour-long protest.

Earlier, a man strode away yelling, �That�s disgusting! I�m going to buy more fur!�

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