It really sucks that he would receive death threats because of an outfit that he is wearing. That's the problem with people in these organizations. They will cry free speech when they do something to somebody else but when somebody else defends their rights, they threaten them and destroy their property. I, personally, am not a fan of fur. But, I'm not going to be pissed off at someone that is wearing fur. We really do need to worry more about famine, disease, and death and worry a lot less about peoples choice of clothing. At least he's wearing something. He should perform nude, maybe that'll satisfy these people that have nothing better to do than terrorize others.

Boy, they get ugly!

These animal rights people are immature and idiotic. Weir is right. We need to focus our energy on helping PEOPLE. Bottom line: If you want to wear fur,wear it. If you don't,don't wear it,but leave other people alone!

so if the costume is already made what is the issue? the fox is dead, its wrong but it is already done, why waste the outfit

Real fur on figure skating costume?
Ha, what did you expect from Jonhny Weir(do)...

3 million children go to bed hungry in the USA each night. Yes, in the USA! I am not cool with 'fur as fashion' and love and agree with the fact that we can all have our causes and passions, but can we get our priorities straight?

It really annoys me that animal rights activists send death threats to people who wear fur. If its not ok to kill an animal, how is it ok to kill a human being?? These people are ridiculous and hypocrites and have too much time on their hands. And this is coming from someone who is pro-animal rights.

Death threats for wearing animal fur, I hope the government is thinking about putting some of these animal rights organizations on the terrorist list.

Anybody else tired of these animal rights groups bossing us around and telling us what we can and can't do? Next they'll be picketing meat packing plants and telling us what we can and can't eat. I don't understand why they don't get prosecuted for assault and property damage when they throw their red paint on fur wearing victims. Who do they think they are?

I'd much rather see the animal wear the fur than the human. It suits them much better. People dont need to wear fur.

So while people are dying in Haiti and sleeping in the streets, these folks are worried about who is wearing fur.

Sounds about right. These groups are so self-centered. All that matters to them is their agenda. They have not an iota of compassion for anyone, save the animal. Yes, animals are important and should be treated humanely--but then again, so should humans.

While Johnny Weir makes a point that there is a tremendous problem with human poverty and tragedy in our world, animals shouldn't be killed for a fashion statement either. Many of these animals are just raised to make coats so people can look rich and snobby. The only people who should wear real fur are the Eskimos and people living near Antartica and the North Pole. In those locations, it's a case of survival, not fashion. I wear faux fur and it's good enough for me!

If you are one of those people, who would actually threaten to kill another human being over fur, YOU are the dangerous, intolerant fanatic.

Work that fur girl! Put the bass in your walk, bitch.

These "against fur activist" members should leave people alone who have right to wear fur. In this country we have "freedom of choice". Understandable they stand for a right, but so does everyone else. To make threats is uncalled for. They should respect everyone on their choices. To get respect they must earn respect and threats is not the path.
To Johnny Weir, keep your head up high, do your best in the Olympics and WEAR whatever you want to wear.
I have a "white silver fox" coat and would wear it when I want too.

Ever since the fly incident and the ground hog thing, I think PETA has gone nuts. They will say anything and everything to anyone just to get their name in the news. I would rather see them put their efforts into actually opening no-kill shelters and housing and adopting animals out than staging publicity stunts. When do we hear about that??

Johnnie, you just don't get it, do you? Human suffering has nothing to do with the inhumane and unnecessary killing of animals for fashions's sake.
As a public figure and accomplished athlete, wouldn't it be to your advantage you to exhibit an example of humility and compassion in this situation? Please clue in your designer, and get some new costumes without fur. Set a positive trend for yourself and your career.

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