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IndianaGirl
11-15-2008, 11:30 PM
I saw this posted on the internet and wondered what others thought about it?
The girls name is Samantha Ronson and she is dating/friends with Lindsey Lohan. Here is the article:


Samantha Ronson



Flour Power


Saturday, November 15th, 2008

I posted a blog last week that angered some people who didn't know how to read properly, I then wasted my own time defending myself and now I regret that.

There is a fine line that distinguishes the difference between exercising our freedom of expression and offending others, for example the debate regarding freedom of speech vs. hate speech.... i feel that this principle should apply to protestors also. It's a pity that some groups feel the need to assault people as opposed to fighting with words.

Whenever I feel the need to vent about something that feels unfair to me I reach for my computer, I don't run out of the house with abusive intentions. I don't expect everyone to react the same way, but I do expect people to respect each other. Maybe that's my first mistake? It seems lately I am learning that there are too many people who put another species before their fellow man and that's sad. I don't wear fur, but I don't think I have the right to ATTACK those who do. No one has that right.

PETA should focus their efforts on educating people on what they believe are injustices instead of seeking press via harassing those in the limelight. I received an apology too many days late from the PETA folks (the blog removal was too little too late) and today I'm pissed at the bag of flour thrown on Lindsay last night. Not because I got powdered down, but because the girl who threw it acted like an animal herself. I take that back, it's an insult to animals to group her in with them, my dog is FAR more civilized than that person. I would have more respect for them if they didn't use other people to get their point across. Lindsay, Mary Kate, Ashley Olsen, Anna Wintour and the rest of the targeted celebrities aren't the problem, I'm pretty sure they're not the only ones wearing fur, in fact, they should be appreciated by PETA for giving them a target. If it weren't for them, who would get them press?????

I know I'm probably going to get a lot of angry emails in response, but I don't really care. I got enough last week for no reason so I'm more than happy to ignore the nastiness after seeing what I saw last night. I'm not about to throw on a fur coat in retaliation, but had I had one within reach, I'm not sure I would have walked away from it.

p.s. when was the last time you saw an animal attack one of its own in defense of a human? hmmmmm..... that's one to grow on!

p.s.s. i think there are plenty of families that could have used that flour for a meal. nice job, lady.

Morkie4
11-16-2008, 06:16 AM
p.s. when was the last time you saw an animal attack one of its own in defense of a human? hmmmmm..... that's one to grow on!

I have seen this............my dog trainer has a german shepherd and actually attacked and bit another dog because the dog was rushing towards his master (my trainer) in order to protect her. So I take issue with that statement.

I do no advocate violence against anyone to resolve an issue or to support a personal opinion. JMHO

Even on forums, I think if you have issues with someone, it should be taken up with that person, not on an open forum. Forums are for fun and an interchange of thought but not to be used for aggression and bashing of individuals.

JesBred
11-16-2008, 08:15 AM
I agree Carol. Jake has actually bit my husband before in my defense (we were play wrestling lol) Now I know he's not an animal but Jake is SO his dog, so it was surprising. And Mitzy will growl at any animal I try to pet before her.

It is sad that people have to attack others to make a point..

Ashley V
11-16-2008, 08:26 AM
p.s. when was the last time you saw an animal attack one of its own in defense of a human? hmmmmm..... that's one to grow on!

I have seen this............my dog trainer has a german shepherd and actually attacked and bit another dog because the dog was rushing towards his master (my trainer) in order to protect her. So I take issue with that statement.

I do no advocate violence against anyone to resolve an issue or to support a personal opinion. JMHO

Even on forums, I think if you have issues with someone, it should be taken up with that person, not on an open forum. Forums are for fun and an interchange of thought but not to be used for aggression and bashing of individuals.

There was also a story of a yorkie that fought three large pits that were trying to go after a group of children... I think that was in Australia...

Vylula
11-17-2008, 11:29 AM
Just my opinion, but this was an idiot post by Samantha Ronson.....why can't her girlfriend just wear a faux fur?? They are just as beautiful and no animals get hurt....I just don't get it.

Lisa

IndianaGirl
11-17-2008, 11:40 AM
Fake fur is more durable I think too.

Tucker'sMom
11-17-2008, 04:57 PM
Have you seen this info about "Faux Fur" not always being synthetic?

http://www.cnn.com/2007/POLITICS/02/07/dog.fur/index.html?eref=rss_topstories

IndianaGirl
11-17-2008, 05:03 PM
Have you seen this info about "Faux Fur" not always being synthetic?

http://www.cnn.com/2007/POLITICS/02/07/dog.fur/index.html?eref=rss_topstories

Thank you for that link. I read it and Im in disbelief! Its almost like you cant trust any labels whatsoever! :(