I Have To Make This Quick…
Because I’m supposed to be leaving for work this very moment.
Headline in the NY Times:
PETA Slams “Shocking” Hamas TV Clip
That alone is funny. I’m sure Hamas is terrified. Is there possibly a more American protest group than PETA? Don’t get me wrong, I’m a vegetarian that only uses non-animal tested products, etc, etc, etc. They’d like my lifestyle (PETA, that is). But I find them ridiculous, and never more so than here. Hamas has some very pressing issues on their table, and a protest by PETA is probably an occasion for much mirth.
The really funny thing is that what PETA is protesting is actually a program by Hamas to teach kids NOT to abuse animals.
But the real thing that caught my eye in the article is this last paragraph.
“The Hamas-run TV station made world headlines in June when it featured a character who resembled Disney’s Mickey Mouse advocating Palestinian attacks against Israelis. “Farfur” was later “beaten to death” by an actor depicted as an Israeli.“
What the fuck???
Wow, that’s exactly the sort of ridiculous response that undermines whatever credibility PETA may have. I’ve never understood the throwing red paint on fur coats bit when 90% of people are walking around in leather shoes. Dead animal is dead animal right? Fur coats may be particularly gauche, but I think consistency is important.
Not to mention, I also think there are a lot of people out there who make better arguments for the humane treatment of animals. The Chef, Hugh Fearnsley-Whittingstall, who has written a number of books that do an excellent job of shedding light on the ugliness of mass farming.
Eat a burger, PUSSY!
Reminds me of one of the editors I worked with telling us about copy she was trying to write about some event that was co-sponsored by PETA. PETA objected to the phrasing “Barbecue and Potluck” because they felt that ‘barbecue’ is too meat-oriented. Nevermind that the veggies among us get along perfectly well grilling fruit and vegetables and soy products at barbecues.
-K
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