A filler, from our very own Bradley.
Activism always seems short sighted, and guided by a group of individuals with one-track mentality. We could talk about all sorts of activists and activism, but that would take too much of your (and let’s face it, my) time.
So, let’s just talk about PETA. I am not an animal hater, and certainly do not enjoy torturing animals. I do, however believe, that people should be able to make up their own mind about the products they want to eat, wear or use, but should be properly informed about the products they purchase.
But, before you all take out your buckets with red paint and start opening them, let me tell ask you: What do you think false fur is made of? Of course it is made from oil-based polymers. So while the real fur is biodegradable, owing this amazing property to its biological origin, the fake fur will certainly not decompose naturally, and will produce toxic gases that end up in our increasingly polluted atmosphere.
Now imagine a world where all fur would be false. When the current generation of hip-hop artists dies (and they all end up in that big ghetto in da sky), how do you think we’ll be able to dispose of those ridiculous outfits safely?. The world will be facing a waste disposal of epic proportions…
Or, if you PETA activists really want to stop the slaughtering of thousands of animals, I suggest you stop buying the red paint and paying those sexy models to pose in your campaigns. In this way, you could save enough money to buy up a fur farm, and being the animal lovers you are, set those minks free and convert it into a veggie burger restaurant. This way, you could stop the cruel industry, one firm at a time…
So, next time extreme activists try to persuade you to do or not do something, just think that even false fur has its real problems…
BSJ
