PETA sending the wrong message?
M.J. Editorial Board
Issue date: 1/26/10 Section: Perspectives
Blogs are all the rave right now, young audiences in America seem to frequent blogs more than they watch news broadcast or pick up the local paper (except for the MJ ofcourse). Every now and then, The Michigan Journal also likes to check out the blogs.
One topic that we couldn't help but notice was the recent and steadily occurance of PETA on the blogs, PETA is known for going to enormaous heights to ensure that the health and safety of our furry friends stay protected especially by targeting some of our favorite celebrities. In the past couple weeks, three well known celebs have come under fire for their love of "fur fashion".
First it was pop artist Kelis, wife of rapper Nas who recently was criticized for wearing a "Cruella-Deville-esque" mink while shopping.
Then just yesterday PETA's vice president, Dan Mathews released a statement about rapper Kanye West as he was spotted wearing fur during Paris Fashion Week "Kanye can't help making himself look like an idiot, whether at an awards show or a fashion show. He and his girlfriend look like pathetic creatures from a shabby roadside zoo."
Imagine if you were doing something that someone didn't particularly approve of and all of a sudden they started vandalizing your property and calling you names. Would that make you want to stop or would you become more rebellious?
Don't get us wrong, the folks here at The MJ most definitely commend PETA for their activism and the strides that they have made for animal rights. Throughout the years they have definitely shed a light on a subject that was once insignificant to a lot of people.
Our beef with PETA is the manner in which they treat people. For those readers who may not know, PETA stands for "People for the Ethical Treatment of Animals." However, what about the ethical treatment of humans? PETA is the largest animal rights org. in the world.
PETA?does everything from throwing red paint on individuals to making mean posters and releasing harsh statements about people who choose to wear fur. It's OK to be a voice for a virtually voiceless creature but at what point is it going to far, what message is that sending to the people. It almost seems like PETA has become the "bully" of activism. Were not saying that PETA is wrong but we believe they should find a better way to prove they are right.
One topic that we couldn't help but notice was the recent and steadily occurance of PETA on the blogs, PETA is known for going to enormaous heights to ensure that the health and safety of our furry friends stay protected especially by targeting some of our favorite celebrities. In the past couple weeks, three well known celebs have come under fire for their love of "fur fashion".
First it was pop artist Kelis, wife of rapper Nas who recently was criticized for wearing a "Cruella-Deville-esque" mink while shopping.
Then just yesterday PETA's vice president, Dan Mathews released a statement about rapper Kanye West as he was spotted wearing fur during Paris Fashion Week "Kanye can't help making himself look like an idiot, whether at an awards show or a fashion show. He and his girlfriend look like pathetic creatures from a shabby roadside zoo."
Imagine if you were doing something that someone didn't particularly approve of and all of a sudden they started vandalizing your property and calling you names. Would that make you want to stop or would you become more rebellious?
Don't get us wrong, the folks here at The MJ most definitely commend PETA for their activism and the strides that they have made for animal rights. Throughout the years they have definitely shed a light on a subject that was once insignificant to a lot of people.
Our beef with PETA is the manner in which they treat people. For those readers who may not know, PETA stands for "People for the Ethical Treatment of Animals." However, what about the ethical treatment of humans? PETA is the largest animal rights org. in the world.
PETA?does everything from throwing red paint on individuals to making mean posters and releasing harsh statements about people who choose to wear fur. It's OK to be a voice for a virtually voiceless creature but at what point is it going to far, what message is that sending to the people. It almost seems like PETA has become the "bully" of activism. Were not saying that PETA is wrong but we believe they should find a better way to prove they are right.
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Peta Griffin
posted 1/30/10 @ 10:42 PM EST
Pictures can speak 1,000 words. Maybe you ought to see
http://www.facebook.com/video/video.php?v=104742256204246&ref=nf
so you can judge for yourself if PETA is right. (Continued…)
Jon
posted 2/01/10 @ 5:48 PM EST
***Our beef with PETA***
D'oh!
By the way, I'm an active member of PETA: People Eating Tasty Animals.
Jenny Adkins
posted 2/05/10 @ 2:56 PM EST
"We're" is a contraction. Put an apostrophe in there.
Questions end with question marks, not periods.
"To" and "too" are different words used in different situations. (Continued…)
Tony W.
posted 2/05/10 @ 6:24 PM EST
PETA kills animals.
In just over ten years, People for the Ethical Treatment of Animals (PETA) killed over 21,000 dogs, cats, and animals.
http://www. (Continued…)
Axxel Knutson
posted 2/09/10 @ 5:54 PM EST
PETA: "PEOPLE EATING TASTY ANIMALS"
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