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Playmate to Politicians: Take a Bite (and Cool Down)
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Like you, dear reader, PETA is concerned about the sad state of affairs in Washington. Never content to just sit around, though, we're doing our part to get the pork out of politics. And although congressional staffers are used to hearing from folks who have a beef, we arrived without any at all! OK, I'll stop with the puns ...
As those of you who frequent The PETA Files surely remember, every year, PETA heads to Capitol Hill to celebrate National Veggie Dog Day by giving away those meatless treats—along with copies of our "Vegetarian Starter Kit." And if that's not enough to get the attention of those who stalk the corridors of power, there was Playboy Playmate—and PETA member—Lauren Anderson in a lettuce-leaf bikini.
As one might expect, this attracted some attention. Not only did the line stretch around the block, the media showed up in full force as well. (In case anyone wonders why we use tactics like lettuce-leaf bikinis, that's why.)
It wasn't all just food and frivolity, though. We used the occasion to make these Beltway insiders aware of the connection between meat-eating and global warming. As Ms. Anderson put it, "If people thought about the environmental destruction, cruelty to animals, and unsavory-sounding body parts that go into meat hot dogs, they'd be switching to veggie hot dogs faster than you can say 'inconvenient truth.'" Amen! And pass the mustard.
And, yes, we have pictures:
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i actually know heaps of people who dont just skin animals but eatthem too....omg. these animals include cows and pigs. i think its called the foodchain.
Posted by: chris | July 18, 2008 03:57 AM
very good idea !
Posted by: emilie | July 18, 2008 05:27 AM
I think I'm in love with the beautiful brunette lady on the left! Please forward her my email address lol! More please!
Posted by: DARYL | July 18, 2008 06:28 AM
Did you purposefully do it the week BEFORE the big hot dog lunch on Capital Hill?
Posted by: Tabitha | July 18, 2008 12:04 PM
Wow, those girls are beautiful and so healthy looking! It must be the really great food they eat!
Nice to see such a positive event in Washington, hopefully we'll all have a new leader soon. Would Obama eat vegan, I wonder? ;)
Posted by: Maya, CVT | July 18, 2008 12:45 PM
WOW!
THE POWER TO CONFOUND THE WISE
...OH! EARS UP EVERYONE.....
Yes, the ears attached to your head.
THE FEAR OF GOD IS THE BEGINNING OF WISDOM
Let those you have ears: HEAR!
Let those who have eyes: SEE!
Let those who have gifts and talents, lend themselves to their good works!
Oh you better wake up America. Come out of your stupor. We are uncovered. We are opening ourselves up to the WRATH OF GOD. The biggist sin of all, the UNFORGIVABLE, The Forbidden Fruit! And I'm not talking about the two beautiful girls standing on the corner, but the blood that we mercilessly spill to feed our lust for fear and misery.
Thats twisted folks. It is perverted. Do you not understand where this fear and misery is going. Into you belly, your body, your temple. Please get a Revelation America. We will meet the same fate that we dole out to others.
We are not above animals who we share the same BREATH and SPIRIT OF LIFE. Ecclisiastes 3:19. Yes we have gifts and talents, abilities that animals don't have, thats true, but have you ever given someone a gift and had them trash it. You know how that feels. The Bible says that we are mere dust, a vapor, that is visible for a little while and dissapears likea puff of smoke. Come on Washington.
Your Salvation May Be Required Today!
Posted by: Saucy | July 18, 2008 01:42 PM
Maya, your positivity is both surprising and much appreciated. I concur.
Posted by: Chrissy | July 18, 2008 06:00 PM
;) Thanks, Chrissy - I think we're really on the same team!
Posted by: Maya, C.V.T. | July 20, 2008 06:18 PM
how cute!
Posted by: katie | July 21, 2008 06:34 AM
firstly hello,
well being a vegetarian is not only quite difficult when you have a meat eating family but also when the foood is wayyy toooooo expensive! Could everyone PLEASE PLEASE PLEASE give me some advice if veagatarianism is the best thing for me!
(I am 14 and lead a slightly active lifestyle!)
Posted by: Aimee | July 22, 2008 05:26 AM
Aimee, it's not as hard to be a vegetarian as people may have told you before, even for active individuals. There are many super-athletes around the world who are vegetarian/vegan (US Olympian Carl Lewis is just one example).
The best suggestion would be to check out goveg.com or vegcooking.com (believe it or not, vegan cooking can be much cheaper than a diet with meat, dairy, etc, as long as you don't eat too many convenience foods). Another place to try is pcrm.org - they have some fabulous recipes too!
Best of luck - if you are motivated, you will definitely be able to make the switch! Then you will be able to tell people that you save 100 animals per year by going veg!
Posted by: Michele | July 22, 2008 10:37 AM
Hi Aimee,
Food is terribly expensive nowadays. I assume you're buying organic? Even if you're not, here are some suggestions.
If you can, buy from your local farmers. Not all local farmers can affod the "certified organic" label. The USDA charges the farmers thousands of dollars every single year for them to be certified.
Just ask your local farmers if their produce is organic. Supporting them keeps the economy local and is good for the economy of your whole community.
Keep in mind that eating healthy vegetarian food will save you from expensive medical bills - so don't indulge in expensive or unhealthy snacks - cut back by half or 75 percent of sweets, junk food etc.
Keep in mind that your body will adjust and healthy snacks like watermellon will taste much more sweet when your body is not expecting fruit roll ups all the time.
Also, since you're so young I assume mom and dad help with the expenses? Show them these comments, and tell them that you would like to negotiate to earn more "allowance".
I began working full time when I was 14 and I loved it. You might offer to do some work if you don't already, like office work (that's what I did) or petsitting or something to earn extra money.
Good luck, you're doing an extremely compassionate thing by going vegetarian. ;)
Posted by: Maya, CVT | July 22, 2008 11:38 AM