Connie,

Guess you didn't realize that much of the "faux" fur, which comes from China is actually our domesticated dog's fur. They (China) incorporate dog fur into the fake fur to make it not so synthetic. So, the next time you think your "faux" fur is extraordinarily soft for something manmade, you can thank Fido for the extra softness.

Give me a break! I don't necessarily agree w/ his actions, but he certainly has a right to wear what he wants to wear without being threatened or harassed. PETA is nothing but a bunch of lunatics carrying their cause way too far and infringing upon others rights to the point of interfering w/ their lives. I doubt seriously they would continue to do this if some group continued to harass them. People like this need to get a life and leave people alone. They can express their feelings without going to the extremes that they do.

Yeah they sleep ok, they can't hear the tomato scream when they cut it.

LOL That reminds me of a quote by A. Whitney Brown:

I'm not a vegetarian because I love animals. I'm a vegetarian because I hate plants.

Johnny's right - the PETA people are nuts. Maybe not all of them, but there's a huge majority who are. Anyone who thinks that animals have more rights than people has to have a screw loose (or two). I do believe that we have responsibility in how animals are treated, but no one can tell me what I can or cannot wear, what I can or cannot eat. He's also right when he compares the PETA people to a religion. They are as bad as the religious right, and when it comes down to someone being worried for their own safety because he or she said they like to wear fur, then that's when PETA has crossed the line.

waagtod......what a stupid thing to say ...plant's feel pain...omfg...lol

LOL good point....PETA is off its rocker...as zealots usually are!

Totally true. The "fur activists" are insane, and at least people now fight back. Their little tantrums are only for attention, because only a moron would actually go along with their cause.
You bring up another good point as well, what do you consider living? Plants and animals are both living organisms, so they prove that they're hypocrites as well.

LMAO! Nice way to make the point!

Wrong j. These activists are striving for the complete absolution of meat from the natural human diet, the absolution of companionship between a human and his or her pet, the absolution of learning of our natural world through animals, and animals running amok within our cities. I'm all for the humane treatment of animals and all but you seem to assume all fur products are made in China or some other foreign country with no animal cruelty laws. Some are made in America and a lot of animal products are made (like leather and furs) after the animal meat was processed and set to be eaten. You seem to have this horror story set in your mind that animals are skinned and left to rot. That generally isn't true (in this country anyway). It would be a huge economic waste is the bottom line. Second, PETA doesn't want anyone to own a dog, cat, or otherwise and wants all the invasive species and exotic animals already in this country to run around our cities and deer overpopulating and destroying our forests and woodlands. Third, they don't want science to advance (this includes zoos as well) by learning about the way our animals work and also captive breeding is big NO even though it keeps the populations from dwindling. By learning about the animals on this planet, we learn about ourselves and how we function and how to remain healthy. PETA also seems to think they have the god given right to harass anyone who doesn't agree. I personally try to eat only game meat because it is healthier and the animal lived a good life, it keeps explosive populations down to reasonable numbers, and it's not pumped full of antibiotics, hormones, and steroids. I don't like the way farm animals are kept so if I do eat anything from them (such as beef, pork, egg, and poultry) I try to get organic and cage-free. I also personally feel that the vegan diet is based on pseudoscience and while people can live a reasonably healthy life (as long as they take supplements for things not found in plants and yes there are some) I find it an extreme reaction based solely on the issue of perceived morality and not science as they claim.

Most PETA people are as stupid as their very own Pam Anderson. Spouting her PETA Power wore UGH boots for years until she realized (was told) they were suede. Dead COW!!!! Hey PETA will she go to hell for that?????

well if we were ment to eat plants why were we given fanges

Are people still really this cold? Animals have rights also. Just because we are higher on the food chain. Killing something for food the way food industrys do now is wrong. Animals have spirits,the food chains do nothing for them. We are all living on this world together,we all feel and hurt the same. I still have my soul and that is why I am not for this.

Miss Leila --- your assumptions are without merit. You are assuming so much more than you actually know. For one, animal cruelty does happen in the US, I've seen it first hand. No matter where it happens, it should not be tolerated period. Second, they do throw animals in a pile and let them die without any concern for their pain and suffering. This is NOT just a story -- here are just a couple to see, sadly, there are many more. Have a look -- if you have the stomach for it:

https://secure.peta.org/site/Advocacy?cmd=display&page=UserAction&id=1137
http://www.peta.org/feat/ChineseFurFarms/index.asp

You can choose to believe as you wish, if that eases your guilt in your contributions to the suffering. It is what it is. We all have choices, and yours seem justified with half truths. I urge you to look further and learn what really is. Your 'findings' of extreme reaction without the facts is indeed your own. Learning about the animals we all coexist with does not constitute needless cruelty. 'Remaining healthy' -- as you put it -- is not learned through cruelty to animals. Total body wellness in mind, body, and soul is humane and life preserving. Your beliefs in 'pseudoscience' -- are completely unfounded. As a practicing Naturopath Practitioner, I am well educated and take offense to your naive prejudice.

j - Leila was spot on with everything she said. The fact that both of your links are from PETA says it all. You are one of the crazies that have been brainwashed into believing that because I eat meat you have the right to make death threats against me. You are free to believe what you believe, but you can't force me or anyone else to share your beliefs. Do you see people who eat meat shoving steaks down your throat? Do we protest outside PETA headquarters because you don't eat meat or wear fur? You people are crazy when you believe that an animal's life is worth more than a human's. You people do realize that animals can't run the world, right? They don't have thumbs. Except monkeys. We should really keep an eye on those monkeys...

You are insane. Mind your business. If someone wants to eat meat or wear fur you should shut your mouth because no one is threatening your life for NOT eating meat or wearing animals. Lets be realistic here. It's called nature. We are at the top of the food chain. Do you kill a snake because they eat a mouse???? Genius!! You and all the rest of your crazy animal people should just dig a hole or a cave and live with your animals. BTW I dont wear fur because I think its gaudy but if I wanted to I would and I'd punch the hell out of anyone who tried to stop me.

Let's skin the like of Jimmy Swaggart and let them were his hide. ahh ha a ah

Sorry to burst the PET bubble, but look in the mirror at your upper jaw. Those two pointed teeth are not for eating rutabagas or squash, they are for meat.
And it would be just plain wasteful not to use every part of the animal, fur , etc...Alfred-

No Billie, not so… just because the video is from PETA does not mean they aren’t real. Here’s one from the Humane Society:

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=D2dYNLwtRkc

How can you possible say this is okay ?

I am all for animal rights and do not always agree with PETA’s activism, however, this does not mean the cruelties do not exist, PETA or not. I have not, nor ever will make death threats against anyone, and I have never said eating meat is not okay. I have not, nor ever will force anyone to believe in anything. I will however stand strong against all forms of animal abuse. You need to take a closer look at right from wrong… and do some serious soul searching if find this kind of abuse okay.

J
Not everyone is bothered the way you are seeing those images o videos. I'm not ignorant or tell myself things to "make it ok" I AM ok. It doesn't bother me and you should get over it. I'm not trying to make you be okay with it so stop trying to make me feel a way I don't. I'm responsible for me and you are responsible for you. When you think you are responsible for everyone else, then you've lost your mind. And yes there is animal cruelty everywhere. But that doesn't make it wrong for me to eat meat and wear leather or fur or anything else I want. I could make a cruel video a parade it all over to make a point too. But that doesn't give me the right to FORCE people to do as I say and follow what I believe. Us non PETA people dont go around voluntarily criticizing PETA activist like they do to us. I mind my business, and maybe it's time for you to stop being a dictator huh? You can tell me your opinion when I ask you for it.