Why It's Hard To Take PETA Seriously

Sadie and Bentleys House · 02-18-2004, 02:19 PM

The attached link, I think, speaks for itself. Enjoy.

http://www.startribune.com/stories/1451/4420399.html

- Mark Petersen

Betsy Iole · 02-18-2004, 06:29 PM

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Quote:

PETA request for town name change rejected

Associated Press
Published February 18, 2004

OKLAHOMA CITY -- A truckload of veggie burgers wasn't enough to get a small Oklahoma town to change its name to Veggieville.

Members of Slaughterville's town council amicably heard presentations by members of People for the Ethical Treatment of Animals before voting against the suggestion Tuesday night.

PETA officials contend the current name conjures up images of violence against animals.

biscuit · 02-18-2004, 08:29 PM

Well. We do have a Bugtussle here, which I suppose could stand changing to PineConeRasslin.

On a more serious note, there has been a lot of PETA activity going on here in recent months. I'm not sure why --- if they really want to tackle noxious, they really ought to cross the border into Texas

Signed: Linda B. Jordan

Sadie and Bentleys House · 02-18-2004, 11:57 PM

Sorry about the link. Here's the full text. I apologize for the length, but it does have a certain entertainment value:

"OKLAHOMA CITY -- A truckload of veggie burgers wasn't enough to get a small Oklahoma town to change its name to Veggieville.

"Members of Slaughterville's town council amicably heard presentations by members of People for the Ethical Treatment of Animals before voting against the suggestion Tuesday night.

"PETA officials contend the current name conjures up images of violence against animals.

" "It was almost as if it was a comedy hour," said Ravi Chand, PETA's campaign coordinator, who is also a corporal in the U.S. Marines and an Iraq War veteran.

" "They didn't applaud at my speech, but they did applaud the fact that I was a U.S. Marine."

"More than a dozen people at the standing room only meeting offered opinions on why the town should keep its name, said Chand, of Sacramento, Calif.

"Residents of the town of 3,600 point out that the town was named after a grocery store run by James Slaughter in the early part of the 20th century.

"PETA had promised $20,000 in veggie burgers to the local school district if it agreed to a name change.

"Before the meeting PETA gave away veggie burgers but residents of Slaughterville gave away hot dogs and held up signs that said, ``Beef, it's what's for dinner.'' (Mpls Star Tribune, 2/18/2003)

- Mark Petersen

Barbara Winters · 11-16-2004, 01:57 PM

Just a reminder to sign your posts in the Politics Forum if your real full name isn't obvious from your user name.

02-18-2004, 02:19 PM	#1 (permalink)
Sadie and Bentleys House Senior Member Join Date: May 2001 Location: MN Posts: 205	Why It's Hard To Take PETA Seriously The attached link, I think, speaks for itself. Enjoy. http://www.startribune.com/stories/1451/4420399.html - Mark Petersen

02-18-2004, 08:29 PM	#3 (permalink)
biscuit Senior Member Join Date: Nov 1999 Location: oklahoma Posts: 5,234	Re: Why It's Hard To Take PETA Seriously Well. We do have a Bugtussle here, which I suppose could stand changing to PineConeRasslin. On a more serious note, there has been a lot of PETA activity going on here in recent months. I'm not sure why --- if they really want to tackle noxious, they really ought to cross the border into Texas Signed: Linda B. Jordan

02-18-2004, 11:57 PM	#4 (permalink)
Sadie and Bentleys House Senior Member Join Date: May 2001 Location: MN Posts: 205	Re: Why It's Hard To Take PETA Seriously Sorry about the link. Here's the full text. I apologize for the length, but it does have a certain entertainment value: "OKLAHOMA CITY -- A truckload of veggie burgers wasn't enough to get a small Oklahoma town to change its name to Veggieville. "Members of Slaughterville's town council amicably heard presentations by members of People for the Ethical Treatment of Animals before voting against the suggestion Tuesday night. "PETA officials contend the current name conjures up images of violence against animals. " "It was almost as if it was a comedy hour," said Ravi Chand, PETA's campaign coordinator, who is also a corporal in the U.S. Marines and an Iraq War veteran. " "They didn't applaud at my speech, but they did applaud the fact that I was a U.S. Marine." "More than a dozen people at the standing room only meeting offered opinions on why the town should keep its name, said Chand, of Sacramento, Calif. "Residents of the town of 3,600 point out that the town was named after a grocery store run by James Slaughter in the early part of the 20th century. "PETA had promised $20,000 in veggie burgers to the local school district if it agreed to a name change. "Before the meeting PETA gave away veggie burgers but residents of Slaughterville gave away hot dogs and held up signs that said, ``Beef, it's what's for dinner.'' (Mpls Star Tribune, 2/18/2003) - Mark Petersen

11-16-2004, 01:57 PM	#5 (permalink)
Barbara Winters Senior Member Join Date: Dec 1998 Location: New England Posts: 1,960	Re: Why It's Hard To Take PETA Seriously Just a reminder to sign your posts in the Politics Forum if your real full name isn't obvious from your user name.

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