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Amazon.com is quite the classy vendor in the news lately. First, it was the handy guide to pedophilia that, after protests, was pulled from the website, and now, the online company is being asked to get rid of its books on dog and cockfighting.

PETA says two books, “The Art Of Cockfighting—A Handbook for Beginners and Old Timers” and “Dogs of Velvet and Steel,” should not be available because they encourage people to participate in the activities, which are illegal.

“These books encourage people to become involved in dogfighting and cockfighting— cruel and illegal activities that are rampant across the country,” PETA executive vice president Tracy Reiman said in a letter.

“Animals, like children, depend on us to protect them and put their best interests above profits. Please, don’t be complicit in cruelty to animals: Do the right thing and stop selling products that promote criminal violence against living beings.”

So far, Amazon has not issued a statement on its plans for these books.

via CNN.com

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