agame2323
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First of all
I am in no way attempting to offend anyone who is overweight. Nor (for the love of all things holy) am I attempting to draw a direct correlation between PETA and the recent developments of Mike Vick.
However, after reading the below article, it paints a very interesting picture. I have always said this organization is nothing more than a group of radicals that uses excessive messaging and actions. IMO the below article demonstrates that. Its because of actions like the ones mentioned in the article that I do not support nor believe this organization.
I would like to hear from those support PETA. Those of you who buy into their messaging, are you on board for this too? To me its all propaganda. This organization lives by a by any means necessary way of action which is so unethical in my opinion. But again Id like to hear from the rest of the board. Floors yours.
http://www.huffingtonpost.com/2009/0..._n_261134.html
PETA's new billboard campaign in Florida is raising eyebrows and ire among women and health groups. A drawing on billboards in Jacksonville depicts an obese woman with the phrase, "Save The Whales, Lose The Blubber: Go Vegetarian."
In a press release, PETA stated:
A new PETA billboard campaign that was just launched in Jacksonville reminds people who are struggling to lose weight -- and who want to have enough energy to chase a beach ball -- that going vegetarian can be an effective way to shed those extra pounds that keep them from looking good in a bikini. [....]
Anyone wishing to achieve a hot "beach bod" is reminded that studies show that vegetarians are, on average, about 10 to 20 pounds lighter than meat-eaters. [...]
"Trying to hide your thunder thighs and balloon belly is no day at the beach," says PETA Executive Vice President Tracy Reiman. "PETA has a free 'Vegetarian Starter Kit' for people who want to lose pounds while eating as much as they like.
Jessica at Feministing blasts the billboard as "fat-shaming" and that "PETA owes the residents of Jacksonville a serious apology."
Holly at Deceiver states, "This is exactly what you would expect [from PETA] -- no empathy for humans whatsoever, just a lot of B.S. about how vegetarianism will make fat people just a little bit less of a blight on humanity."
PETA is known for its attention-grabbing tactics involving scantily clad-women, like this veggie dog eat-in on Capitol Hill that involved playboy playmates wearing only lettuce bikinis.
When asked to comment on the charges that the ad is sexist and mocking of overweight people, Ashley Byrne, a senior campaigner for PETA stated, "Our goal is help overweight Jacksonville residents - the best way to do that is to go vegetarian. We're not trying to insult anyone. [....] Vegetarians look and feel better than meat eaters. This is a life-saving message."
When asked specifically if the billboard shames overweight people, Byrne stated, "If the billboard is shocking, hopefully it will gets people's attention, and help them improve quality of life for themselves and their families.... it's designed to help
I am in no way attempting to offend anyone who is overweight. Nor (for the love of all things holy) am I attempting to draw a direct correlation between PETA and the recent developments of Mike Vick.
However, after reading the below article, it paints a very interesting picture. I have always said this organization is nothing more than a group of radicals that uses excessive messaging and actions. IMO the below article demonstrates that. Its because of actions like the ones mentioned in the article that I do not support nor believe this organization.
I would like to hear from those support PETA. Those of you who buy into their messaging, are you on board for this too? To me its all propaganda. This organization lives by a by any means necessary way of action which is so unethical in my opinion. But again Id like to hear from the rest of the board. Floors yours.
http://www.huffingtonpost.com/2009/0..._n_261134.html
PETA's new billboard campaign in Florida is raising eyebrows and ire among women and health groups. A drawing on billboards in Jacksonville depicts an obese woman with the phrase, "Save The Whales, Lose The Blubber: Go Vegetarian."
In a press release, PETA stated:
A new PETA billboard campaign that was just launched in Jacksonville reminds people who are struggling to lose weight -- and who want to have enough energy to chase a beach ball -- that going vegetarian can be an effective way to shed those extra pounds that keep them from looking good in a bikini. [....]
Anyone wishing to achieve a hot "beach bod" is reminded that studies show that vegetarians are, on average, about 10 to 20 pounds lighter than meat-eaters. [...]
"Trying to hide your thunder thighs and balloon belly is no day at the beach," says PETA Executive Vice President Tracy Reiman. "PETA has a free 'Vegetarian Starter Kit' for people who want to lose pounds while eating as much as they like.
Jessica at Feministing blasts the billboard as "fat-shaming" and that "PETA owes the residents of Jacksonville a serious apology."
Holly at Deceiver states, "This is exactly what you would expect [from PETA] -- no empathy for humans whatsoever, just a lot of B.S. about how vegetarianism will make fat people just a little bit less of a blight on humanity."
PETA is known for its attention-grabbing tactics involving scantily clad-women, like this veggie dog eat-in on Capitol Hill that involved playboy playmates wearing only lettuce bikinis.
When asked to comment on the charges that the ad is sexist and mocking of overweight people, Ashley Byrne, a senior campaigner for PETA stated, "Our goal is help overweight Jacksonville residents - the best way to do that is to go vegetarian. We're not trying to insult anyone. [....] Vegetarians look and feel better than meat eaters. This is a life-saving message."
When asked specifically if the billboard shames overweight people, Byrne stated, "If the billboard is shocking, hopefully it will gets people's attention, and help them improve quality of life for themselves and their families.... it's designed to help
I'm a vegetarian, and I'm overweight. Being overweight has to do with how many calories you eat and burn, not what you eat (tofu vs. chicken).
So vegetarians are 10-20 pounds lighter? Only if your intake is less than you physical output. It is very easy to gain weight on a vegetarian diet. And have you tasted those veggie hot dogs? 
Nasty. I'd rather do without. Same for veggie burgers. I'd rather eat small amounts of what i love than eat chemically enhanced fake food.
