PETA billboard in Jacksonville, FL

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splendidhamm...

Joined: May 09
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Posted: 17 Aug 2009, 13:36

PETA billboard in Jacksonville, FL story

I was about to go out when I saw this story about this PETA billboard in Jacksonville, FL and I'd have to say that first off no vegetarian should have to defend PETA cause this is going too far. I mean if your fat (I am) would you want to walk into the local PETA chapter and info on healthier living after seeing that billboard. I think PETA needs to lighten up a little bit and instead of denigrating everyone not like them, just try to be a little more nice with their tactics. Those are rambling thoughts about that billboard do you have and there's link to the full story below the pic.
amryk

Joined: Jun 08
Posts: 666

Posted: 17 Aug 2009, 14:46
I don't care who the organization is - mocking or embarrassing people is not the way to go. BTW, I've been a vegetarian for about 25 years, and was a vegetarian when I weighed 256 lbs, so not only is the billboard harrassment - it's inaccurate!
katana_x

Joined: May 09
Posts: 321

Posted: 17 Aug 2009, 14:54
PETA uses shock tactics. Getting people angry is exactly what they want. It's sleazy, but not at all out of their normal range of behavior.

It doesn't bother me, but I can certainly see why it bothers other people.
Divided By...

Joined: Aug 08
Posts: 625

Posted: 17 Aug 2009, 15:03
Just throwing this out there...

Most vegetarians, including myself, hate PETA.
"Unless you puke, faint, or die... KEEP GOING!"
-Jillian Michaels
"Shut the #@%$ up! Just do it! Just stop talking and do it!"
-Bob Harper
amryk

Joined: Jun 08
Posts: 666

Posted: 17 Aug 2009, 15:35
Yeah, I've never been a fan, either.
dawn0001

Joined: Nov 07
Posts: 410

Posted: 17 Aug 2009, 18:21
What is wrong with them??? Honestly, I know lots of overweight folks who are vegetarians! Just because you eat meat does not make you a fat person either...oh well...I do think they are into shock and little more...we are living in a Jerry Springer world!!!



 
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