Kimmora Lee Simmons (Maker of Baby Phat) Bares it all for PETA - Page 2 - YorkieTalk.com Forums

Nikki+2 · 01-21-2008, 08:32 PM

Here's PETA's justification:

We’ll often work with a celebrity on an issue that they feel comfortable supporting, whether it’s promoting spaying/neutering or speaking out against products tested on animals. The celebrity may not be an animal rights activist, but their contribution to any of our campaigns is appreciated and we like to commend them for taking a step in the right direction. We have worked with a long list of former fur wearers who eventually had a change of heart about wearing real fur, including Mary Tyler Moore, Anna Nicole Smith, Martha Stewart and Christy Turlington.

Oftentimes, a celebrity gets involved with one issue and then learns more about other issues over time. For example, Alicia Silverstone wasn’t a vegetarian when we first began working with her. Now, she’s a strict vegan and talks about her vegan diet and animal rights in just about every interview. Making the transition to a vegan lifestyle is a gradual process, and we’re happy to work with celebrities on even the most introductory levels. We hope, as you do, that eventually they’ll make the transition.

Please understand that we believe in supporting any effort by any person—celebrity or otherwise—to advocate compassion toward animals. We also believe that by taking a stand against even one form of animal abuse or exploitation—and by helping us to educate the public about these issues—anyone can make a difference for animals.

I can see the point they are trying to make but it doesn't sit well for me personally when an animal advocate group gives publicity to someone who promotes fur.

edit- oops, should have linked the source- http://www.peta.org/forums/topic.asp?TOPIC_ID=1310

Boosted Panda · 01-21-2008, 08:44 PM

PETA is a joke. I hope they get there tax exemption taken away.

CO_yorkie_momma · 01-21-2008, 08:51 PM

I doubt she would be donating any money to them if she read the latest statistic that PETA took in over 3000 animals and placed 12 of them and killed the rest in 2006. Sick and disgusting, I wouldnt donate a dime to them.

Boosted Panda · 01-21-2008, 09:27 PM

Funny thing is I bet Baby Phat has children building there clothes in China at low rates.

mojo · 01-21-2008, 09:31 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Rae Rae

I just want to say I HATE Babyphat, it's too gaudy and I saw her show a couple of times, really can't stand her either.."OH fabulous, that has to be fabulous"...does she not know her stuff is HIDEOUS! Sorry, OT.

Grayxie, I don't know much about her, but from what I do know I'm not surprised if she wears fur, and yes, that is very odd, kinda hypocritical if you ask me.

I watched the show a few times too, I can't watch it anymore, she makes me sick to my stomach. A spoiled, selfish B.
Sorry if that offends but she only cares for herself.

stedmansmommy · 01-22-2008, 12:05 AM

01-21-2008, 08:32 PM	#16
Nikki+2 I heart Sugar Donating Member Join Date: Mar 2006 Location: Florida Posts: 7,373	Here's PETA's justification: We’ll often work with a celebrity on an issue that they feel comfortable supporting, whether it’s promoting spaying/neutering or speaking out against products tested on animals. The celebrity may not be an animal rights activist, but their contribution to any of our campaigns is appreciated and we like to commend them for taking a step in the right direction. We have worked with a long list of former fur wearers who eventually had a change of heart about wearing real fur, including Mary Tyler Moore, Anna Nicole Smith, Martha Stewart and Christy Turlington. Oftentimes, a celebrity gets involved with one issue and then learns more about other issues over time. For example, Alicia Silverstone wasn’t a vegetarian when we first began working with her. Now, she’s a strict vegan and talks about her vegan diet and animal rights in just about every interview. Making the transition to a vegan lifestyle is a gradual process, and we’re happy to work with celebrities on even the most introductory levels. We hope, as you do, that eventually they’ll make the transition. Please understand that we believe in supporting any effort by any person—celebrity or otherwise—to advocate compassion toward animals. We also believe that by taking a stand against even one form of animal abuse or exploitation—and by helping us to educate the public about these issues—anyone can make a difference for animals. I can see the point they are trying to make but it doesn't sit well for me personally when an animal advocate group gives publicity to someone who promotes fur. edit- oops, should have linked the source- http://www.peta.org/forums/topic.asp?TOPIC_ID=1310 __________________ "If you have men who will exclude any of God’s creatures from the shelter of compassion and pity, you will have men who will deal likewise with their fellow men." — St. Francis of Assisi, 1181-1226 Last edited by Nikki+2; 01-21-2008 at 08:35 PM.

01-22-2008, 12:05 AM	#21
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01-21-2008, 08:44 PM	#17
Boosted Panda BANNED! Join Date: Mar 2007 Location: Manhattan Beach Posts: 460	PETA is a joke. I hope they get there tax exemption taken away.

01-21-2008, 08:51 PM	#18
CO_yorkie_momma My Angels Donating Member Join Date: Oct 2006 Location: Colorful Colorado Posts: 2,260	I doubt she would be donating any money to them if she read the latest statistic that PETA took in over 3000 animals and placed 12 of them and killed the rest in 2006. Sick and disgusting, I wouldnt donate a dime to them.

01-21-2008, 09:27 PM	#19
Boosted Panda BANNED! Join Date: Mar 2007 Location: Manhattan Beach Posts: 460	Funny thing is I bet Baby Phat has children building there clothes in China at low rates.