PETA Proposes Potato Swap for White House Easter Egg Roll

The animal rights organization suggests replacing eggs with dyed potatoes to promote animal welfare and inclusivity at the annual event.

PETA has requested the White House to replace traditional Easter eggs with dyed potatoes for the annual Easter Egg Roll, citing animal welfare and inclusivity.
The organization argues that using potatoes would not exploit sentient beings and would support U.S. potato farmers, while still allowing for traditional activities.
PETA's proposal includes suggestions for potato sack races and games of hot potato, aiming to modernize the event.
Critics view PETA's suggestion as bizarre and unlikely to be adopted, with some questioning the rationale behind choosing potatoes.
The request comes amid concerns over factory farming, the avian flu outbreak, and rising egg prices, as PETA seeks to promote empathy and kindness to animals.