Lindsay Turns Anti-Fur: What’s Your Take on The Fur Debate?

tammy November 20th, 2006

I would wear fake fur but not real fur …..

McMillion November 20th, 2006

what is the difference in wearing fur or leather? the animal still is killed for it. I bet the ones that don’t wear fur have some leather in their closets.

Mary November 20th, 2006

I definitely would wear fur. God put animals on this earth and gave us dominion over them. Genesis 1-11. After Adam sinned, God made coats of skins and clothed Adam and Eve. To do this, God must have killed at least one animal (possibly more). I don’t believe in torturing animals, but they were put here to serve man.

Renee November 20th, 2006

I would never wear real fur because I’d never want to think that an animal had to be electrocuted just so that I can have another coat, purse, etc.

Bunky November 20th, 2006

A lot of leather is probably by-product from killing animals for meat. The bigger question is, can you come down for eating meat and still oppose fur?

That aside, rah to Linsday for going anti. Meat’s at least food – fur’s just mean.

AnnieM November 20th, 2006

I have inherrited two furs that I keep for sentimental purposes (but do not wear because they are old and fragile). If I were to wear fur it would be faux – just like Lindsay Lohan is (and I’m not talking about her attire).

mirelle November 20th, 2006

GO LINDSAY !!! IM SO PROUD OF HER ! ONLY PEOPLE WITH NO SENSIBILITY AND NO HEART CAN THINK THAT WEARING FUR IS OK…

evelii November 20th, 2006

I would never ever wear fur. it’s just wrong. difference between leather and fur? we eat meat if we didn’t do anything with the leather it would be a terrible waste.

Meredith November 20th, 2006

I think they all have too much time on their hands. I give that whole “no fur” a big WHATEVER!

Noelle November 20th, 2006

i dont see any reason to wear clothes that are made from animals, why not buy clothing made of natural materials, its very selfish to buy fur clothing

Dawn November 20th, 2006

people have been wearing fur for thousands of years and when it wasnt for fashion, it was for warmth! I love fur.

Melanie November 20th, 2006

The difference between fur and leather is kind of simple – how often do you eat chinchilla? I for one think that rabbit fur looks better on my two pet bunnies that are currently hopping around my apartment than it does draped over the shoulders of someone desperately trying to look like a hotshot.

annielu November 20th, 2006

i would never ever wear fur. The way in wich they get it is absolutely horrible. and meat and leather are different. The animals dont suffer as much, and the lether is just a biprout of killing them. but fur is nasty

Voice Of Reason November 20th, 2006

NO FUR! The poor animals are kept in tiny cages to fatten before being electrocuted to not damage the pelt, then skinned before the rest is discarded. Have you ever seen a tiny little chinchilla? It takes HUNDREDS to make a coat!

Leather comes from animals used for meat, predoniminantly cows. I wish the whole world were vegetarian… but for many people it is not healthy or possible. I have no problem with the hides of meat stock being used, much better than wasting it!

But no animal should die for its beautiful skin alone…

Paige November 20th, 2006

I would not wear or purchase any new fur clothing, however there are a few fur peices that were my great-grandmother’s that I would consider wearing.

aa November 20th, 2006

Using Biblical arguments, especially ones that even most educated theologians will tell you are entirely allegorical, to validate personal choices is completely idiotic. Sorry.

Emily November 20th, 2006

I love Lindsey for doing this! Anyone who wears real fur is horrible! Thats pretty sad if you have to wear REAL fur .. it just doesnt make sence.

ABBY November 20th, 2006

leather is a byproduct most of the time used from a cow that has been raised for food purposes.To kill 30 minks for one coat to look cool is disgusting.Think about it that way

la veggies November 20th, 2006

Lindsay has a heart after all! YAY! Fur itself is beautiful, worn on the animal it comes from. After watching a video of animals being anally electrocuted, smashed into the ground, and SKINNED ALIVE with no painkillers whatsoever- i have vowed fur-free forever! And have you seen PETA’s undercover video of the Dog and Cat fur trade? OMG! I swear if you watch this, you will be fur-free forever! http://www.furisdead.com

Catherine November 20th, 2006

Absolutely not, I will never wear fur!! I think there is a difference between killing an animal for food, and killing an animal for their pelts. God may have made us dominant over animals, but I don’t think God intended us to torture them for no good reason!

Lilly November 20th, 2006

Fur us great! I’ve been wearing it for years, and always will.

Misty November 20th, 2006

I wear real fur. I eat meats. I wear leather. I agree, those people who are against wearing fur I can guarantee you own leather….what about those poor animals? Hypocrites. Nothing wrong with wearing fur or eating meats…cry me a river PETA. Good for J Lo.

Kasia November 20th, 2006

Are you kidding me Renee? “definitely would wear fur. God put animals on this earth and gave us dominion over them. Genesis 1-11. After Adam sinned, God made coats of skins and clothed Adam and Eve. To do this, God must have killed at least one animal (possibly more). I don’t believe in torturing animals, but they were put here to serve man.” They were not put here to serve man, and that mentality is the reason animals are suffering all around the world, for your selfishness. Disregard the bible for a moment, and think about evolution, we are all equal; we are animals too, you know.

WendyO November 20th, 2006

Like Dawn said, fur has been used for thousands of years to keep people warm when there was nothing else to cover themselves with. Now we have the technology to create better kinds of materials (that are less expensive and easier to clean for pete’s sake) to keep ourselves warm.

Fur is cruel, but its also just a ridiculous luxury item these days. I suppose there will always be someone who doesn’t mind wearing pieced together animal skin though.

Niko November 20th, 2006

I would never, never, NEVER wear fur or leather. I would never, never, NEVER eat animals (meat, poultry, seafood). I rearch all beauty products before purchase, because it just feels right living cruelty free.

christa November 20th, 2006

i would never wear real fur…why wear an animal just to look cute….when it can live…there are plenty of other things to wear

cara November 20th, 2006

Killing animals for their fur is a terrible thing and anyone who supports this deserves to be treated like the animal they think they look so good wearing!

Misty November 20th, 2006

Kasia….it is the circle of life…get over it. If she (Mary NOT Renee) wants to believe biblically, so be it. At least she isn’t cramming it down peoples throats like PETA is. If we want to wear fur, it is our choice! I have visited the PETA website and I still believe that if I want to wear fur, it is MY BUSINESS, NOT YOURS. If I want to have a cow hide rug in my living room, SO WHAT!

marianne November 20th, 2006

Wearing fur is the most disgusting thing a human being can do…period !

Woman November 20th, 2006

Why don’t PETA go & take their crusade to Eskimos up north?? Let’s see how they respond.

Jill November 20th, 2006

But of course I would and DO!!!!! My husband bought me a mink coat for Christmas last year, I got to wear it for the first time this year today! It’s the warmest coat I have ever owned.

bazu November 20th, 2006

I would never wear fur- and I think people who do (like J LO) are sadly uneducated and selfish. By the way, people, don’t take comfort from thinking that leather is a necessary byproduct of meat production in this country. If you wear leather, especially cheap leather, it probably came from a dog in a leather mill in China. Please, there are so many choices, make compassionate ones!

Amy November 20th, 2006

I personally would never ever wear fur, and I know that I am not alone. Recently the EU (European Union) agreed to boycott the Canadian Seafood industry because of the annual seal hunt in Canada. Until you see how they treat those poor helpless baby seals for a stupid coat you might wear a couple of times a year you have no clue what is going on. I suggest you take a look at the Humane Society’s website (www.hsus.org) and judge for yourself. If you can honestly look at this and still want to wear your coat then there is something wrong with you. Remember animals have feelings too. They can feel pain and have emotions, and we should treat them as such. Don’t be stupid to think you look cool when in reality you only look cruel.

Kaye November 20th, 2006

J.Lo is whom we call the vainest person on earth. She shops till she drops and will do ANYTHING for whatever amount JUST to get what she wants, for her to look good and feed her hunger for being VAIN… SHE DOES NOT HAVE A SOUL … she is a very sinful human being. She should go to Africa for a week and see that there are people who only wears the same clothes everyday, torned….

We are a civilized society and GOD gave us the gift to create clothes that keep us warm in the winter even without using fur. And during the time of ADAM and EVE they only have to kill 2 animals to cloth themselves, and eat the meat to keep them alive. At that time, that was the only way to survive.

So to those who are making excuses about ADAM and EVE, please think before you post anything…GOD is watching you!!!

RT November 20th, 2006

Lindsay is probably doing this to extend her 15 minutes of fame. I completely agree with Mary and Misty.. Kesia.. evolution, we are all animals and created equal?? Please!! God put the animals here so we could use them.. not so we could sit around thinking that we somehow evolved from apes..

Elda November 20th, 2006

I think its great when a big celebrity like Lindsay does something like that because alot of people look up to her and i’m one of them!! I’m an animal lover and i look up to celebrities who send a good example. Go Lindsay!!!!!

Ryan November 20th, 2006

I think wearing fur is one of the most awful things a person can consciously do. If I see a celeb wearing fur, I lose all respect for them. I discontinue subscriptions to fashion mags who use it in their photos. How anyone can live in our world today and not only condone such barbaric practices but actually support them is beyond my comprehension. People who don’t think it’s 100% wrong and incredibly cruel really need to educate themselves, because they’re obviously ignorant. Or maybe they just really are that cold hearted!

Heather November 20th, 2006

While I think fur coats are stunning and beautiful, I will never wear one. I had to dissect a mink in high school and never got over it–gave me a major hangup about draping myself in little animal bodies.

Lizzi B November 20th, 2006

Really wearing fur is everybodies choice as an american. You know how they have kosher ways of preparing meals and food? the animals dont suffer at all before they are killed, well wouldnt it be nice if instead of the animals getting electricuted anally or whatever to get their fur, if they could find a kosher way to do it, then maybe everyone would stop whining about it. I know its still wrong to kill an innocent animal just for fur, but people are going to do it anyway, so atleast if they could do it in a non-violent way.

Wanda November 20th, 2006

I love fur. I eat meat and I’m stuffing my turkey as we speak!

fur kicks ass November 20th, 2006

Fur is amazing.. its soft, sexy and warm! if we didn’t kill the animals we do for fur, food, leather, etc… our world would be overrun by animals and they would kill us allll!!!!!! Oh ya and PETA named Paris the worst dressed of 2005 for wearing the most fur coats of any celebrity! so what is she.. a born again non-fur wearer?!..
& all you hypocritical peta losers… keep on euthanizing millions of animals and eat a big fat juicy steak while you’re at it!

Erin November 20th, 2006

To Mary, and anyone else that would wear fur:
God did give them clothes, because they had none. Till about one hundred years ago, we needed fur to stay warm. Now a days, we have sinthetic fabrics. Its superficial to kill animals soley for their fur. Its abusing our gift as human beings. The animals need their fur more than we do, and I bet God would agree. Get a clue.

Sunny November 20th, 2006

Animal rights folks would rather save an animal than save a human. Did you know that there were animal rights group’s who goal it was to save the displaced animals during Hurrican Katrina and not the people! I love fur, I eat meat I’m stuff my turker as we speak!

SH November 20th, 2006

Mary’s comment is the most ignorant thing I have ever heard. Even if Adam and Eve actually existed their use of fur was justified because they had nothing else to protect them from the environment. In the modern and CIVILIZED world, we have plenty of fashionable alternatives that DON’T require the barbaric slaying of animals.

Jasmine November 20th, 2006

I wear fake fur on my coats, but i definitley dont ever wear real fur. I dont support killing animals just to wear them.

Ryan November 20th, 2006

P.S. I should also add that I do not eat meat, do not wear leather, and also do not but products tested on animals. So anyone who thinks I’m being a hypocrite is not correct.

JenB November 20th, 2006

I don’t have any furs and don’t really care for them, but I’m not opposed to the industry as a whole. I think most things are okay in moderation. I would only have a problem with furs if the fur were the ONLY thing used after the animal was killed. As far as leather and meat go, I’m all for it. And to the person that suggested using “natural” things instead of fur…what is more natural than fur???

Candy November 20th, 2006

I don’t wear fur, I think it’s utterly ridiculous to spend $5k+ on a coat or a wrap pretty much made from 150-200 animals that range from the size of a hamster to a guinea pig. Chinchillas and minks are members of the rodent family, so you’re basically spending all this money to wear dead rats on your body!! Tell me fur lovers, do you have dogs or cats?? Did you know that in some countries they actually steal & kill dogs & cats for their fur and import it as fox or rabbit fur. Keep that in mind next time you’re feeding fluffy or fido.

Carol Mariane November 20th, 2006

Fur comes from wildlife and represents an unnecessary fashion accessory and symbolizes social and economical status, while cows, pigs and chicken are domesticated animals.
The former are trapped, electrocuted and gassed, especially mink so as not to damage their coats. The latter are slaughtered, hopefully in a humane manner. People can choose not to eat meat of any type and become vegetarians.

And to Renee, humankind (mankind) is animals biggest and most dangerous predator. Adam and Eve…they’re a delusional fantasy created by religion which, by the way is both patriarchal and androcentric to boot.

One doesn’t have to go back to evolution and the dinosaur era to realize that many animals have become -or are in danger of – extinction because humans (man) don’t understand that animals are….sentient beings. Those who hunt, just have to have that trophy. It represents power over a helpless animal. If humans (man) supposedly have “domiminion over” animals, then perhaps all animals are a target for exploitation. Cat and dogs are being used for fur and the outrageous reality is, that it’s not illegal.

I hope people who feel as Renee and Mary do, don’t have domestic companion animals because to wear animal skins and to ‘own’ a cat or dog, is indeed, an oxymoron. Would one wear their own cat or dog? I. Don’t. Think. So.

lovelyemma November 20th, 2006

Wearing fur is selfish. Eating meat is selfish. Consuming any animal byproduct is selfish. … and we think we’re the smartest d*mn species on earth. What other species would kill another for a COAT?? PURSE?? That’s beyond stupidity.. it’s cruel.. and makes no sense when their are alternatives.

and no.. I have no affiliation with PETA or any activism group for that matter.. my conscious decision is enough to suffice.. i’m not into ego-feeding tactics… but seriously people, THINK. karma for all.

BDAYGUURL November 20th, 2006

I’ll proudly wear fur, and I defy anyone to toss paint on it! In fact, I’ll welcome it because then I can have you arrested and sued for assault, reckless endangerment, and myriad of other charges. Won’t you help me get my payday?

If you protest fur yet eat meat, or are a vegetarian who kills spiders, or a pro-lifer who favors the death penalty… you are a hypocrite. Life is life, right? What makes a mink more valuable than a chicken, or a roach?

It’s my money, and I’ll spend it where I want to.

Lisa November 20th, 2006

I’m a vegetarian and do not wear fur or leather. I do not think humans have the right to take another animal’s life because we are “smarter” than them. If anything, our brains should cause us to realize that this is a cruel, barbaric thing to do. We make horror movies over people making clothes out of human flesh, how is this any different?

Nancy November 20th, 2006

Learn the truth for yourself ladies, if you dare. YOu want to make fun of PETA, but do you have the guts to watch video footage of your lovely fur coat? They are dogs and cats being skinned alive in China so that you can look “pretty”. Pretty superficial. Educate yourselves ladies.
http://www.petatv.com/tvpopup/Prefs.asp?video=fur_farm

Lea Arnold November 20th, 2006

Mary–

If you don’t believe in torturing animals, then you don’t believe in fur–because I can assure you it is torturous for an animal to be skinned alive. I choose to believe that God put animals on this earth to help balance the ecosystem, to aid humans in agriculture and to be our friends. Your views are evil and scary.

–Lea

Brit November 20th, 2006

Anyone who would wear fur should take a good look at what they consider humane, fur is an evil by-product of people with too much money and ego. Maybe 1000 years ago it was the only option to stay warm, but what makes humans different is our ability to adapt and find new ways to live in harmony with the environment and it’s creatures. Not continue to hurt and harm anything innocent in the world.

Nancy November 20th, 2006

BDAYGURL, I truly feel bad for you, and anyone else that is uneducated or ignorant enough to wear fur. Do you have any idea of what happens to those animals when they are being skinned (half of them still alive)? They are dogs and cats, ladies. Please, before you make a stand on wearing fur, learn the facts first.

This is not about meat, of course we are omnivours, and neet to eat meat, but this is about CRUELTY for fashion. Why not wear something CRUELTY FREE? Why would you consiously wear fur knowing that you can wear faux fur, and look great, without blood on your hands? PLEASE learn the truth. I BEG YOU. http://www.petatv.com/tvpopup/Prefs.asp?video=fur_farm

Kimberly November 20th, 2006

Wearing fur is atrocious and sick. How would you like it if somebody skinned one of your family members and wore them as a coat?

Caitlyn November 20th, 2006

GOOD for Lindsay….I love her & I am so glad she has sworn off wearing disgusting fur….! GO VEG!

anti-vegitarian November 20th, 2006

its only fur for gods sake
let people do what they want!

shawna November 20th, 2006

i think people who wear fur are disgusting.
i mean…more then likely the animal died after/during it’s fur being removed. it’s gross! fur is supposed to be on ANIMALS…NOT people!

Chels November 20th, 2006

I’m a member of the ASPCA, and love animals the way I love people. I’m a HUGE believer in ANTI-fur and always will be. I don’t (and never will), understand why people wear fur. It’s just disgusting and little-minded.

chelsea November 20th, 2006

i would never wear fur. thats like killing an animal and pouring blood all over yourself. anyway it looks bad.

Brit November 20th, 2006

i dont wear fur.. i think its mean.

Dan November 20th, 2006

Doesn’t Jennifer Lopez’s clothing line exclusively use fur? She is an insipid woman anyway.
Props to the Lohan!

jem November 20th, 2006

the bible has nothing to do with fur.just because your god put animals on earth, it doesn’t mean everyone has to wear them and eat them. I’d never wear fur.

Caitlyn November 20th, 2006

Wear the fake stuff! & I love Lindsay & Soooo glad she has sworn off wearing DISGUSTING fur! GO VEG!

Jenn November 20th, 2006

fur = WRONG
lindsay lohan = hottie

Riss November 20th, 2006

There’s nothing wrong with wearing fur… just like there’s nothing wrong with eating meat, or wearing leather…
If you feel like it’s cruel and dont wear fur, thats fine and respectable, but don’t cry about it to the rest of us!

wendy higgins November 20th, 2006

As a vegan, I don’t wear leather or fur but I’m tired of hearing that lame excuse “I wear leather so I may as well wear fur, what’s the difference?” There is a massive difference in terms of both animal suffering and (in the majority of cases) primary purpose of kill. Whether farmed or wild caught, fur bearing animals endure horrendous physical pain and psychological suffering and they are almost always killed primarily for their fur. That old adage about fur being a by-product of the meat industry just doesn’t wash!

Janet November 20th, 2006

i would not wear furr imagine someone skinning you i think its gross !

lovelyrotten November 20th, 2006

I think it’s great that she’s fur-free now
There’s really no good reason to wear fur..
just selfishness.

furisdead.com

su November 20th, 2006

Love ya Lindsay! Fur free is positive and loving!

joy November 20th, 2006

I would never wear fur even fake fur. Someone might thinks it’s fur. I don’t want to wear a dead animal. I’m glad Lindsay had a change of heart if only other stars would change.

Courtney November 20th, 2006

fur is dead.

thank god someone is finally seeing that.
[:

luigi November 20th, 2006

its probably a publisity stunt but its still good to get out the ant fur messege

sandra November 20th, 2006

I would wear fake fur but not real fur …..

vom November 20th, 2006

“I definitely would wear fur. God put animals on this earth and gave us dominion over them. Genesis 1-11. After Adam sinned, God made coats of skins and clothed Adam and Eve. To do this, God must have killed at least one animal (possibly more). I don’t believe in torturing animals, but they were put here to serve man.”

You my friend are an idiot

sarah November 20th, 2006

yea so… i love animals and i would never wear their skin on my back. thats just wrong. its like wearing your dogs fur. so yea.

fur is murder.

Celie November 20th, 2006

I have never and would never wear fur and I try very hard when shopping to avoid anything made from animals. Would you walk around wearing someone else’s skin? didn’t think so

Julia November 20th, 2006

I would never wear fur. I always thought it was wrong and I always will.
Why would someone want to wear a dead animal anyway?

Ivonne November 20th, 2006

I would not wear fur and I don’t think others should. Faux fur is just as good as real fur and no one has to die and suffer for it. Finally, Ms. Lohan is doing SOMETHING right.

Andrew November 20th, 2006

I’ve never been a fan of fur wearing. Especially when I found out it takes 200 of sweet cuddley Chinchillas to make one fure coat. I am a vegetarian and I always will be.

Rachel November 20th, 2006

I’m glad shes said no to fur…. it’s just plain wrong to wear fur.. I don’t wear fur OR animal skins…. !

lovelyrotten November 20th, 2006

I think it’s great that she’s fur-free now
There’s really no good reason to wear fur
just selfishness…

FURISDEAD.COM

Kara November 20th, 2006

Eurgh.
personally, I can’t get ober the fact that people like to wear fur, or even touch it for that matter ( unless when you’re touching it the creature is ALIVE )
It’s like wearing someone elses skin.

kyle November 20th, 2006

well, from a vegan point of view, fur is completely off limits. i would like to think that even the most lax vegetarian (maybe eats seafood, most dairy products, etc.) would take a strong stance against the use of animal fur in clothing. do animals wear our skin? didn’t think so.

aisling November 20th, 2006

NEVER EVER WOULD I WEAR FUR . torturing animals , killing them for their skin …its sick animals are alive and have feelings , they have hearts and are quite intelligent .They dont deserve to be killed for their meat or skin . it disgusts me that people wear fur ugh !

Dan Arel November 20th, 2006

Fur is murder. they are not on this planet for us to kill. Killing an innocent animal is nothing less than MURDER!

SUPPORT ANIMAL RIGHTS! SUPPORT ANIMAL LIBERATION!

Brandon November 20th, 2006

I will never, ever wear fur, leather or eat meat. It is WRONG for an innocent creature to die for man’s “needs”.

Rachel November 20th, 2006

I don’t wear fur personally. I don’t see anything wrong with it. That is what animals are put here for. Trust me I am an animal lover but they are put here for food and clothing.

Linds November 20th, 2006

I would never wear fur. The fur belongs to the animals not to us. Would you want someone tearing off your skin so they can wear it? You can buy coats without fur. I don’t even wear faux fur. To me fur and faux fur is just tacky. Leather too. =0 Basically I’ll stick to /normal/ fabrics.

Jenn November 20th, 2006

fur = good on animals/bad on humans [and quite disturbing if its natural]

lindsay lohan = hottie

Zachry Christ November 20th, 2006

I could care less. I wear real fur. Every chance I get. I love it..

Maddie November 20th, 2006

Animals are just like people – we just happen to be further evolved, to kill animals for fasion isnt even resonable – there is no way that neone can say nething to make that right. It makes me sick just thinking about it.

bakes November 20th, 2006

no fur for me thanks

kasey November 20th, 2006

I WOULDNT EVEN WEAR FAKE FUR CAUSE ITS STILL AN IMATATION OF THE REAL THING….AND EVEN THOUGH GOD DID PUT ANIMALS ON THIS WORLD TO “EAT” OR WHATEVER I JUST CHOOSE NOT TO AND IF SOMEONE DOESNT AGREE WITH ME THATS JUST THEIR PROBLEM

Micah November 20th, 2006

Mary- I hardly think that a compassionate God would approve of the fur industry-> furisdead.com

LYDIA November 20th, 2006

please don’t wear fur! there are many other options….

Roxana D. November 20th, 2006

Being skinned alive is no fun.Why would anyone want to wear the fur of an animal?
Fashion has changed over the years.
Lindsey Lohan has made a change into the right direction.
Hopefully more celebs will see this and take it into consideration for themselves, the animals,for life…

kim November 20th, 2006

wearing fur is disgusting
i personally wouldnt wear it…..its murder
but i do respect other peoples opinons

Kristin November 20th, 2006

I would wear fake fur but not real fur. Animals dont have a say in whether you use their fur or not, and its not like they get to live after either.

Katie November 20th, 2006

We don’t kill and skin, or skin and then kill, in some cases, house cats and dogs for their furs because you’d go to jail for up to a year for animal cruelty.

What makes killing a mink for its skin acceptable?

kayla clem November 20th, 2006

i would not wear real fur
but i would wear fake
although i would try 2 avoid wearing fake fur as much as possible.

RebeccaD November 20th, 2006

I’m proud of Lindsay for doing the right thing. And if we’re going to debate the Bible and animals:
Ecclesiastes 3:19
For that which befalleth the sons of men befalleth beasts; even one thing befalleth them: as the one dieth, so dieth the other; yea, they have all one breath; so that a man hath no preeminence above a beast: for all is vanity.
And how about some Genesis 9:9-11
And I, behold, I establish my covenant with you, and with your seed after you; and with every living creature that is with you, the birds, the cattle, and every beast of the earth with you. Of all that go out of the ark, even every beast of the earth. And I will establish my covenant with you; neither shall all flesh be cut off any more by the waters of the flood; neither shall there any more be a flood to destroy the earth.
God established a covenant with animals. Why shouldn’t we?

mark clark November 20th, 2006

YEAH!!!!!!!!!!!
go lindsay…even though there was poop going around about you and my man, pete wentz…i love you even more you have gone no fur…

people who wear fur suck…

Stephhh November 20th, 2006

Fake is better

Eilidh November 20th, 2006

I agree with Nancy, BDAYGURL is a complete idiot.
She sounds exactly like the type of Daddy’s Little Girl that I despise, expecting to get whatever she wants.

I’m vegetarian and I do not wear fur/leather so I was pleased to hear of Linsay Lohan’s decision. Though she is not my role model, hopefully she will inspire others to choose a fur-free life.
“fur kicks ass” also left an unimportant, immature and selfish comment. I wish people wouldn’t take up space on these things when others could make relevent comments.

Jeremy November 20th, 2006

Alot of the people on here seem to think that leather is merely a by-product of meat consumption. In all actuality, most leather is made in India, and the cows are tortured only for their skin. Check out the movie Earthlings if you’d like to see the footage for yourself.

Cait November 20th, 2006

I would NEVER wear fur… not even fake fur. I think the whole idea is quite barbaric. I mean, we don’t have to kill and wear animals to show our status in society or power, do we? No. It’s ridiculous. We can keep just as warm in the winter without the murder of foxes, rabbits, seals, etc. Get mature; don’t wear fur.

Lindsay [really] November 20th, 2006

If God wanted us to wear fur, we would have been born with it. Congrats to Lindsay!

Next issue, leather. Hehe =]

Keri November 20th, 2006

No chance that I would wear fur. It’s gross. I own leather, but I bought it before I realized how wrong it is to wear it and I’m waiting for it to wear out so I won’t have any. I didn’t even realize that it was leather because I thought leather was expensive and it only cost about 5 dollars. I was wrong. Good job Lindsay, kudos to you for going anti-fur. Animals need their skin and fur more than we do. I’m definately for anyone having religious beliefs, my beliefs is that animal cruelty is wrong in any way so that’s kind of like my religion, but don’t say that God put animals on the earth for us to eat, kill, or wear. If you wouldn’t wear your dog, cat or best friend, don’t wear cows or furry little critters. Think of the REST of that animal, and the blood that used to cover it, when you put on animals.

Jennifer November 20th, 2006

At this point fur is a luxury. It is no longer needed as it once was. Watch a video of an animal being skinned alive for their fur and then let me know how you feel.

angeline November 20th, 2006

aww, yay i love her even more now.
fur is cruel.
would you wear your dog? i dont think so!
GO FUR FREE!!

Andrea November 20th, 2006

no i’d never wear fur. we have such nice fake fur nowadays so whats the point. it looks just as good if not better and it fels good to know that no animals were killed so you would look good when you wear the fake stuff. also its just as warm.

Noelle November 20th, 2006

go linsday

Marta November 20th, 2006

I’m glad to see that Lindsay has sworn off of wearing fur for forever, and I’m glad that more and more actresses and singers are too. I would never wear fur, and I also look on the labels of cosmetics and shampoos and stuff to see if it says “Not tested on animals” on it before I buy it. Unless for some reason I really, really, really need it, I won’t buy it. There’s so many alternatives to fur and eating meat and everything, but people are just too lazy to go and do something about it.

Destiny November 20th, 2006

Ha wear a poor dead animal!!…NEVER!!..its so wrong and completely stupid….i mean if you want to keep warm wear your own skin not other living things!!….they need their fur more than any human!!

JohnEDGE November 20th, 2006

Okay wearing fur, leather, etc. is just gross. Who cares what “god” did, who cares what people have done for thousands of years. It dosent make it right. How come its illigal to kill people, but its okay to kill animals. Why dosent someone make a suit out of human skin, Becuase its gross, whats the differents from animal skin. How would you like it if someone were to torture you, cut you open and pull you inside out well your still alive, without any pain killers. That would be pretty heartless don’t you think.

Try thinking about others.

Kirk November 20th, 2006

Well I’m not really of fan of her but I now have respect towards her for doing that. Now maybe the younger girls that look up to her will make the same choice…

Brandon Rothauge November 20th, 2006

There are millions of alternatives to animal products out there, and most of them last longer, look better, and cost less. Ignorance and pride are the only reasons for people with means to kill animals these days, and it’s disgusting! Hooray for anyone in a position to influence others who takes a stand and chooses compassion and sustainability over ignorance and pride. I’m proud of Ms. Lohan for proving their is a heart under all that glitter and glam!

Rachel November 20th, 2006

Mary, you have issues. Maybe a looooong time ago before we were “civilized” we may have needed fur to keep warm, but now? Its just selfish, ugly, “vanity”. There is no excuse to wear fur. There are warmer synthetics. Fur is just cruel, just the same as leather and eating meat. As Alice Walker once said, “The animals of the world exist for their own reasons. They were not made for humans any more than black people were made for white, or women created for men.” The bible tells us to protet animals, and look after them, rather then use and abuse them. You are a horrible person for thinking otherwise. Do you think god appreciates the way animals are treated in our society? I would think not.

allie November 20th, 2006

I don’t know why people would even think about wearing fur. It’s dead animal. If God put animals on Earth for us to kill and wear, he wouldn’t have given them feelings. He wouldn’t let them feel pain. We stopped slavery, now we should stop murdering animals. MEAT, LEATHER, FUR, and whatever else is murder.

I personally didn’t like Lindsay, but after she did this I like her a lot more. If she can change, you can too.

Aurora November 20th, 2006

I love my faux fur lined jacket
I would never wear the real thing

props for lohan

Sheigh November 20th, 2006

I would never wear fur. I don’t even like to wear fake fur, it’s an ugly “fashion”. if you’d call it that.
I don’t think anybody should wear fur!!

julie November 20th, 2006

i figure if you are going to wear anything that looks like fur it better be fake. but then again if you are wearing fake fur how does that look? it makes it look like fur is cool and it can easily be mistaken for real fur so i don.t really see the point of faux. it still encourages the look weather it be real or not. BUT if you do wear fur it better be faux. :]

Kalie November 20th, 2006

Sure animals were used for fur a long time ago when they were needed to keep people warm and fed. Now with technology there is no reason that anybody should be wearing fur when we can wear faux-fur and it almost feels the same, looks the same, and is cheaper. Don’t torture an animal to keep warm or look good when there are so many alternatives out there.

marianna November 20th, 2006

i would never wear fur. I dont believe that God has put animals on this Earth to serve people but for those who do-I think that using fur would be ABUSING what has God put before us. Its not necessary for us to have fur coats/hats/jackets because as an MEDC such as England and America (more economically developed countries) fur is not used for the sake of keeping us warm but only for the sake of fashion. i believe that is abusing the animal and newsflash-electrocuting and skinning animals alive IS animal cruelty. besides-who wants to wear a piece of dead flesh on their back? because thats what it is-its not a fabric but SKIN and HAIR of the animal that has been cleaned of all the blood and resudue and then sown onto a coat/hat/etc. its disguiting and i would never wear it.

Lauren November 20th, 2006

I would NEVER ever wear fur, I think its wrong. Why would you even wanna kill a harmless animal to look good? seriously?

sarah November 20th, 2006

to renee who said that thing about adam and eve. god made everything on this great earth. and he thinks of everything as his child. so you are saying that god killed its own child. god didnt put everything here to be killed.

are you saying that its ok for you to kill your child to wear their skin?

but still mad props for speaking your mind…i just dont agree with it

Laura November 20th, 2006

I’m glad she is against fur now. When you think about it there really is no reasone to wear fur. Also HELLO not everyone believes in God so you can’t go by what you might find in the bible also WHO said that animals were put on earth to save us??? We are animals to after all, we are mearly more evoulved and have dominated over the rest. So if you just like the way it looks on you come on plese! Go get a life and if you say it’s for warmth I’m sry. but are there no other possibilites to keep warm, I highly doubt it. Also to who ever said if you may not have fur you probably have some leather in your closet. I can assure you ther is none in mine.

sadie November 20th, 2006

no i would never wear fur adn i think that it is really mean and cruel to wear it…i would never

Paulina November 20th, 2006

Fake Fur – Fine
No Fur – Great
Fur – No Way!

I’m fine wiht fake fur, it’s not real and still looks good. And not wearing any fur is great too. Since nobody is getting hurt. But it does hurt to see people wearing fur. Don’t they know?! And for those with excuses like; I just got a fur jacket as a gift and it would be rude not to wear it, but I’m still against fur…Your full of BS!
(not a hypocrite. I’m a vegetarian and I love animals)

Go No Fur! Leave the animals out of it!

Josh November 20th, 2006

I hate the fact people use animals as clothing… how whould you feel if someone used your skin as a jacket or someone’s kills you for your hair to make “hair” jackets. So, maybe you should thank about how many animals your killing before you buy that $100 fur coat to only wear as a fashion statement.

grainne November 20th, 2006

i could never ever bring myself to wear fur…not even as a kid playing dress-ups…i will NEVER wear fur…the thought of wrapping myself in the skin of what once was a living breathing being makes my stomach churn…

Rachel November 20th, 2006

I would never wear fur or leather. I think that Lindsay Lohan is doing this to make up for her little…lack of underwear experience earlier. I used to like Lindsay but lately she’s been doing some bad stuff. This, unfortunately, probably won’t last for long.

Katie November 20th, 2006

I definitely will only wear faux fur and the main reason is that I don’t think animals should suffer just because you want to look fashionable. And yes there is also leather out there and people who eat meat, but fur is probably the easiest industry to tackle first because it survives solely on selfishness or miseducation. It’s a lot easier to convince people not to wear fur then to convince people to stop eating meat. I think that’s why anti-fur gets to much attention. Hopefully one day fur will be a thing of the past! At least where it’s not a necessity to survive.

Kaila November 20th, 2006

Animals have lives too. Are you willing to take their life for your pleasure? If so that would be wrong. I am against fur. If you could have a nice toasty coat made out of say cotton why would you still choose the fur coat? I hate fur and leather.

kaitee November 20th, 2006

Go Lindsay!! wear natural clothes not something that you kill an innocent animal and skin its fur what kind of people actually do this its ridicolous! go vegetarian do what you can to save the animals dont put them to waste they have lives too!

Staci November 20th, 2006

I wouldn’t wear fake or real fur! Thats a damn shame that animals have to die so celebs can wear fur to look good! Well it dont look good at all!! It looks mean!! I love animals! DONT WEAR FUR!!

Victoria November 20th, 2006

I don’t understand why people would want to wear fur. I don’t think it’s very attractive in the first place. Also, knowing that there is a dead animal laying ontop of you would make me sick..
Anyway, yay to people who don’t wear fur!

Becca November 20th, 2006

i would wear not fur at all not even fake…
but if i would have to i would wear fake

Tayler Hengemihle November 20th, 2006

I think its a publicity stunt.
Shes neutorious for wearing fur and she wore the button to get people talking about her again.
And its not so much “why not where fur or leather the animals dead!”
Even if the animal is dead its COMPLETELY disrespectful to where them.
Its a shame people dont see that.
i love you PETA [=

*Rachel* November 20th, 2006

people should not wear fur because you wouldnt like it if someone skinned you and wore you around there neck would you?

Ash November 20th, 2006

i hate fur. i would NEVER wear it. fake fur….yes. real fur….hell no!

Sammanthah November 20th, 2006

I think it is great that Celebs are starting to swear out fur. This will get PETA more noticed by todays public. When I was disscussing PETA at school, not many people knew what it meant. So, I really hope that Celebrities will bring more publicity to PETA. I personally, felt that Celebs were over-rated and hadn’t an ounce of humanity in them (well most of them.) But, I am now starting to see that some of them are just as caring as us, and though they have more money, they are choosing to do wiser things with it. Well, that is all I have to say. Thanks you very much for taking your time to read this. Ciao Ciao. Ti Amo.

Jerrica November 20th, 2006

Furs just wrong..

Dina November 20th, 2006

Wow, I didnt realize how cold hearted so many people are out there. Do you guys know that most of this countries fur which is labled as fox or rabbit, is actually dog and cat fur from China? Have you ever seen video footage of what happens to these poor animals? Its the saddest thing I have ever seen. Yet you ignorantly know this, and will continue to wear fur. I can only pray that you will one day have compassion in your hearts. Its not the same as eating meat, or even wearing leather. There are regulations for both of those. But not for fur from China. We can wear faux, not the skins of these poor animals that needed it more than you do.

Sam November 20th, 2006

I Dont Even Wear Faux Fur…
Fur Was Meant For Animals Not People.
How Would You Like It If Someone Skinned You(Fully Consious) And Wore You Are Fashion? Riight Thats What I Thought…
As For Lindsay Lohan!
Good Going!…
She Has A Huge Heart =]

arashii November 20th, 2006

I think people who wear fur need a reality check big time…fake fur is ok, but the real thing is just wrong…do people honestly think it looks good to have an animal’s fur hung around them?it would be like killing your cat and hanging it on your shoulder….way wrong.that is so cruel and so wrong..im sure no one would want someone doing that to them…please dont wear real fur, its horrible…

Tiffany November 20th, 2006

I would never buy fur. Ever. Period. The animals in fur farms are horribly abused before their deaths. Plus, humans do not need fur to survive anymore. We have many synthetic materials that work better. Bottom line: Wearing fur is unnecessary and vain. It is beautiful on animals, but ugly on humans. I don’t understand why someone would want to walk around looking like a caveman or cavewoman. Lindsay is a strong, intelligent young woman for breaking her ties with such a cruel industry.

nicole November 20th, 2006

I won’t even wear fake fur.
don’t even need the confusion.
cotton is just as pretty

*Rachel* November 20th, 2006

people should not wear fur because you wouldnt like it if someone skinned you and wore you around there neck would you?

Becca November 20th, 2006

I would never wear fur. its just a trade mark of crulity to animals and shows the scavengers way of life. we are living in the 21st century with so many resources, i think we know better by know. dont you?

Paula Di Ben November 20th, 2006

More and more celebs are starting to go fur free! that is awesome. maybe more everyday poeple will follow their example and stop wearing fur. I bet if most people in the world saw an animal getting skinned alive crying in pain and agony they would not wear fur again. I think that people are just selfish wearing saw “oh its for warmth.” Animals cant have it for warmth anymore and cant even have their life!

Us humans need to open our eyes to the REAL world and see that some things in life at just plain WRONG!

-pd

TAM November 20th, 2006

PETA is nothing more than a group created for psychos. If I like it I will wear it! Those meet your meat videos are utterly retarded and they don’t make me cringe what so ever! Funny so freaking many out there don’t pay more attention to what they are wearing when they are so opposed to wearing fur and skin of animals. Like Tommy Lee!!! LOL…..on his myspace he has his PETA ad as a comment picture than next is a picture of him wearing leather gloves! Go figure. I’m sure some idiot will say “that isn’t real leather” LOL….yeah right. Bye the way many of you might want to think again as to what your driving, books your reading, plains your flying in, sports your playing! You just might be contributing to LEATHER “aka” slaughtered animals! Wait, wait…is some genius going to also say their is a difference between Leather & Fur? Does an animal still not have to die?

Anyway, Go Ted Nuggent!!!!

Antonio November 20th, 2006

Awesome, Lindsay Rocks!!!! She looks more beautiful without the fur

ashley lawrence November 20th, 2006

That girl Renne, a couple comments down, really sucks. Yes, God did put animals here for a reason. For man to dominate and torture them is horrible. I would not wear real fur. I think it is horrible for the people who have no heart that can say it’s okay to slaughter innocent animals just for fashion. I am against all animal cruelties. Maybe people should watch a video of these poor animals stacked in crates with no room to move, beaten and bruised, then moments later after transport they are skinned alive, crying for help- for people like RENEE to have no heart.

rosetta November 20th, 2006

I think that if people saw how animals are kept in fur farms and how they are still alive and feeling pain when the far is stolen from them, then people would be more aware and would be horrified at the thought of the fur trade. I am a non-leather wearing, non-meat/fish eating person and have been since I was 10 years old.
Animals are not here to serve us; we are here to look after them- a gift from god.
Most humans are too self-indulgent to care about other species. That’s why earth is in the way it is.

natalie November 20th, 2006

I don’t wear fur- i never have and i never will! I would’nt skin my cat or someone’s dog so why should people skin foxes and bears and other poor defenseless animals? It’s not right.

Celebrities today see fur as an accessory, a way to show off how cool they are or how much money they have. It doesn’t however, hide their ugly black hearts!!

Elizabeth November 20th, 2006

I think wearing Fur isnt right. and wearing faux-fur stills shows that Fur is okay. some people may not know the difference and then think its okay to wear fur. even faking it is wrong.

Allicia November 20th, 2006

I would NEVER wear fur! I’m glad Lindsay has some sense now…

ashley lawrence November 20th, 2006

I ment Mary, not renee. Sorry Renne.

Lizzie Lynch November 20th, 2006

I cannot stand it when people wear fur.
Its terrible and disgusting becuase all i can picture is what an animal went through so a person oculd wear it.
It sickens me.

shannon November 20th, 2006

fur should be worn

by the animals who are born with it and not stupid people

xxxRALPHxxx November 20th, 2006

That is dope this girl is a rebel i love her

Rhian November 20th, 2006

PEOPLE WHO WEAR FUR DISGUST ME! I WOULD NEVER WEAR FUR, LEATHER OR EAT MEAT. ANIMALS SHOULD BE APPRECIATED AN VALUED, U WOULDNT FANCY SKINNING UR DOG YET U DONT MIND IF ITS A MINK! THERE BOTH ANIMALS! PEOPLE WHO WEAR FUR SHOULD BE MADE AWARE OF THE HORRENDOUS PROCESS THE ANIMAL GOES THROUGH! X

Keri November 20th, 2006

there is no reason why one should wear fur.. There are plently of coats that are stylish, warm and fur free. Why does an animal need to die for our clothes?

Ellen November 20th, 2006

There is absolutely no need for anyone to wear fur. People who do are sadly lacking in compassion and apparently do not care that animals suffer terribly.

It is really very pathetic to trot out the bible to justify wearing fur, not to mention selfish and uncaring.

I suggest those who feel they can justify wearing fur check out Jane Goodale’s website. She is a champion for animals’ rights and would never condone the wearing of fur.

Katie November 20th, 2006

Fur can only look beautiful on the animals that God created it to be on!

Danielle November 20th, 2006

I don’t know if Lindsey Lohan really doesn’t wear fur, but if she’s telling the truth…I might start liking her(a little)

stephanie mcfarland November 20th, 2006

i wont wear real fur of fake fur its not right

Amanda November 20th, 2006

I have never worn real fur and always have thought it was disgusting and sad, I found out later from videos how extremeley sad fur really is the animals are skinned alive!! Who does that, at least kill the poor things, even then it’s still absurd to kill something to wear IT’S fur or skin!!!

Anna November 20th, 2006

I’m so proud of Lindsay! I know I’d never wear fur and I hope she can be a role model for others!!!

Catherine November 20th, 2006

Lindsay, I have a newfound respect for you.

And to those of you quoting the bible; Just because god says we have dominion over animals does not mean that exploitation and torture of them for fashion or food is ok. (and I”m not saying eating meat is wrong, I”m saying the mass production of meat is wrong).

Tell me where in the bible exploitation is encouraged or condoned, please.

Again, thank you Linsday for setting a positive example for your fans and fellow celebrities.

... November 20th, 2006

“god” may have put animals on the earth so we could get use out of them…but it was never a MUST. i choose to be animal friendly.

Jessica November 20th, 2006

im a animal lover !i would never wear fur!

Kris November 20th, 2006

THEY got to wear it first….

Luke November 20th, 2006

FUR is hideously wrong, disgusting and un-justifiable. No whimsical quote from the bible can justify it. If ‘God’ did skin an animal he would probably done it by inflicting no pain and in a ‘heavenly’ way! TODAY, animals are ripped apart, skinned alive, bashed and beaten and trucked from location to location in tiny crates. The fur industry is WRONG.

sarah November 20th, 2006

i applaud Lindsay for coming to her senses. when people are learn about the cruelty behind harvesting fur, they usually wise up and know that it’s WRONG.

animals are skinned alive so you can look like no-talent jennifer lopez?

and if you support fur and cruelty to animals, even if you love jesus, you’re going to hell.

check out http://www.furisdead.com and get educated!!!!!

Becca November 20th, 2006

ps- isnt it kind of gross to be wearing a dead animal

marian November 20th, 2006

People should be aware of the facts when wearing fur – animals are slaughtered in a brutal, painful and inhumane manner (many are still alive as they are skinned) so for those that choose to pretend there is no pain or bloodshed involved, get your facts straight. I’m sure God did not envision torturing animals when he gave us Dominion over them (as Mary points out). Indeed, we should know better because we have Dominion over them!

Charlotte November 20th, 2006

Mary – the last time I looked up dominion in the dictionary it didn’t say anything about abuse or exploitation. It simply means authority and with authority comes RESPONSIBILITY. You have a dog or cat you have a responsibility to feed them, care for them and not beat them. So, as a Christian I believe we should be guardians over animals, not abusers who kill them for fur. I wouldn’t skin my cat, why have someone else skin a rabbit?

who November 20th, 2006

well…what about aboriginal people? they wear leather and fur…they don’t torture animals…they believe they are sacred and coexisting with them is important. they kill the animal so they can eat the meat…they use the fur and skin for clothing/bags and they use other parts like bones for tools…who are you calling savage? also, someone who is wearing fur/leather isn’t hurting your well-being since you’re not involved in what they are wearing in any way…that’s like saying a fat person’s presence is having a detrimental effect on you because you just don’t like fat people therefore fat people shouldn’t be allowed in the world. or like…saying i see gay people and that is gross so they shouldn’t be allowed either. i think wearing fur/leather is ok if you’re using it (ie: clothes, etc), but to kill animals just for the heck of killing (and then disposing their bodies as if using them had no benefit) well that’s pure sick. argue this…using animals for experiments is ok or not? it’s ok if it’s helping humans some might say…others disagree…well, how then are we supposed to get medicine to help cure ill humans? don’t use animals? ok…then donate your current living body to science so we can experiment on it and find something to help billions of people.

Tracy November 20th, 2006

I wouldn’t wear fur. It’s totally selfish.
I also do not eat meat or wear leather. I think the reason that fur is worse is that there is no other justification for it other than being selfish, and also that it had become socially unacceptable but now is coming back into fashion. And I’m sorry but I don’t think falling back on the bible is a good enough excuse. A lot of things are said in there. You can interpret it to mean whatever you want. Adam and Eve are vegetarian in the Garden of Eden. Maybe THAT’S how God intended it.

kris November 20th, 2006

they wore it first….

Ally November 20th, 2006

Fur is tacky looking. I understood it’s purpose during the cavepeople’s time but this is the 21st century and it is unnecessary. Animals are skinned alive and then thrown into a pile of other skinned animals after the torterous affair. It’s disgusting. Leather, however, is used from animals that have been killed for meat. So technically they should already be dead once there skin is used (unlike fur). Unfortunately thats not always the case…..

colleen November 20th, 2006

i am not a big fan of fur – however, i do love wearing leather and have beautiful leather furniture, therefore i can’t in good conscience point a finger as i am guilty on that level…

Jen November 20th, 2006

fur is so gross…and i’m not just saying that cause i’m vegan…but seriously people…who would want to wear some dead piece of skin? its not pretty and its not cool. its dead.

same goes for leather.

Dana November 20th, 2006

I love fury stuff, but I’m a big veggie and real fur is cruel, these days we have such beautiful and real-like FAKE furs that it’s ridiculous to kill so many innocent creatures just for a nice looking coat… give up real fur please.

John November 20th, 2006

no fur 4 me. nothin but cotton

Britt November 20th, 2006

fur is WRONG. unlike humans, animals don’t have a say in what happens to them. also the people who wear fur, couldn’t you just by a fake fur coat? it’s cheaper, looks the same, and saves a poor defenseless animal from getting slaughtered for its skin just so you can look good in it and wear it only like 2 times in your life time. animals just want to be loved and we should love and respect them back! and to the people who are for fur, YOU ARE THE MOST SELFISH PEOPLE EVER TO LIVE!

Ariane November 20th, 2006

I honestly feel bad for those of you who are ignorant enough to wear fur. I am a vegetarian, and I dont wear leather or fur–I dont see how anyone can. Its cruel to the point of being disgusting and illogical considering the technologies we have today that allow us to make synthetic fur. And if you are using the Bible as an excuse to wear fur consider this – humans are animals too, and how do you think God (if he even exists) feels about the horrible torture that takes place on those fur farms just so you can look nice?

Cheyenne November 20th, 2006

Hell no i wouldnt wear fur…They need it more than we do…and its down right sick to wear a dead pelt…ugh.
Congrats to Lindsay though…but can you be opposed to the animals fur and still eat the meat?
Its a start i guess…

Heather November 20th, 2006

Everyone should watch the PETA video that people have provided links to. I was not against fur before, but nothing has ever made me cry like that video! If you can watch what they do to those beautiful animals and not be sad, then wear fur, but you will be less human for it!

Kathleen November 20th, 2006

Lindsay did a GREAT thing! Did you know animals are skinned ALIVE for style? People that support fur “because the bible says so” don’t know what is REALLY going on behind closed doors.

Have compassion for animals people. They feel pain too.

mary November 20th, 2006

I think wearing fur is just the same as eating meat. An animal died for you to be wearing that. I think vegetarians should NOT wear fur or leather.

Monica November 20th, 2006

FYI people, animals are not just electrocuted, most are skinned alove and most of your fur on your back, if its from China, guess what? Its probably from a cat or dog … check out FURISDEAD.COM to see what im talking about or just google the Chinese fur trade … the fur is shipped here and things are made, so even if it says “made in usa” or italy or wherever, you still dont know exactly where the fur came from …. I DO NOT wear fur, faux fur, leather or eat meat … andyes leather isjust as bad as fur … another fyi: payless always has cute man-made shoes … wearin g faux fur is not as bad but people who see you do not know its fake, sooo if you’re anti-fur your not making much of a statement are you? Animals were not put her for us to abuse, and thats exactly what the fur and food and animal testing industries do. Do your research before making assumptions.

Mackenzie November 20th, 2006

Why wear real fur when there are so many alternatives. If you were to see how an animal is killed in the process of having the real thing, you would think twice. It is so horrible. Alot of times, the animal is still alive while it is being skinned. I do not give any respect to people who wear fur. To me people who wear it should be ashamed of themselves. They think more about what they look like then what pain they have caused for animals!

Ashley November 20th, 2006

lindsay says no to food. She really doesn’t care. She was wearing real fur to the emmies last year…..She just knows she needs to get fans somehow so lets pretend like we care about something.

I’d never wear fur. There is no reason to. Animals shouldn’t be used for fur. I dont even eat animals but thats my choice. We have alternate clothing options. We aren’t indians and cowboys now are we?

Monica November 20th, 2006

One last thing …. HORRAYYYY for all the celebs who are anti-fur!!!!!!

daniel November 20th, 2006

Fur is murder….
so if where fur, then you paid someone to kill a animal just so u can wear it’s skin….. so wear the fake stuff an save an animal

Laura November 20th, 2006

I 100% admire the people who stand up for animal rights and dont wear fur, or fur trims. I really hope that people like Lindsey Lohan and other stars can create a non-fur trend! I really just wish people could understand that they’re wearing DEAD SKIN when they wear leather. Thats disgusting!

juli November 20th, 2006

i would never wear fur. i’m not vegan (i’m trying too)(i am vegetarian though). but i happen to think that it is wrong. your taking an animals only means of warmth away from there. they fur on their skin for a reason, and it’s not for us to use wear it. it’s meant for animals.

on lindsay lohan. sure it may be fake. but she has a lot of influence, and someone that dosent know, will think it’s real. and so others my choose to wear real fur, thinking that lindsay did.

Kirsten November 20th, 2006

I just wanted to comment to those quoting the biblical scriptures. Perhaps, it’s time you reread them.

He [God] then who at the first was displeased with the slaughtering of animals, not wishing them to be slain, did not ordain sacrifices as desiring them; nor from the beginning did He require them. (St. Peter the Apostle, 1st Bishop of Rome: Clementine Homilies)

Humans and animals are equal and mankind has no advantage over the beasts. (Eccles. 3:19)

“I came to destroy the sacrifices, and if ye cease not from sacrificing, the wrath of God will not cease from you.” (Jesus, Gospel of the Ebionites)

“They love sacrifice, they sacrifice flesh and eat it, but the Lord has no delight in them.” (Hosea 8:13)

God Himself says through His Prophet Isaiah: “…I will hide my eyes from you: yea, when you make your prayers, I will not hear: your hands are full of blood…put away the evil of your doings from my eyes; cease to do evil.” (Isaiah 1:11-16)

The mention of flesh eating, comes much later, as an evil that god permitted, not wished.

Now, I’m a pagan, born into a family that considers itself, spiritual. Without this being an active part of my religion I know not to make commentary that’s entirely unfounded. Perhaps, those of you that follow this religion should take note.

On a side note, I choose not to eat meat, wear fur or leather, or use dairy products. If I can live without harm coming to animals, then I will. Wearing fur today is simply not needed, no woman needs 50 baby animals on her back to show her vanity. Synthetics are much warmer, and more practical.

Jacky November 20th, 2006

To all those ignorant people out there: Yes, God gave us animals, but not to torture them but to live with them, respect them, to love them. I also eat meat from time to time and some of my shoes are leather – but I would never wear fur. Products made from fur are from animals who have to suffer only because of the fur, here the fur is not a side product as from leather, where the meat production is preceding. In former times, when there was no choice to keep yourself warm, which means hundreds and thousands years ago – ok. But not nowadays when there are so many alternatives as fake fur, fleece a.s.o. But the main thing is that animal farms are so bloody cruel, the animals are living in smallest places and when they finally are about to get killed they get electric shocks first to make the fur “fluffy”. And then either they have to suffocate from gas or are skinned ALIVE in the worst case since this is cheaper and faster. Have a look at the German website: http://www.schoenepelze.de if you dare to, but for sure you are too coward to face the truth – aren’t you?

Please think twice, please be a compassionate human being. Thank you and regards, Jacky

brian November 20th, 2006

If you still wear fur you are stuck in the 1800s, and you cant tell me that God would actually approve of the suffering that thousands of animals go trough daily just so we can be warm. Especially when there are so many other alternatives.

FUR IS DEAD!

margarida November 20th, 2006

Hell no!!! Killing an animal just to have a coat that says “look at me I’m rich!!!!”. I’d rather be naked……

robin November 20th, 2006

faux fur is the best!

Adam November 20th, 2006

I think, I could never wear an animal’s fur, it’s like wearing a human’s skin in my eyes…

I can’t tell someone to not wear because…I just can’t because it not something I can control…

But I myself never will.

Caz November 20th, 2006

I wouldn’t want to wear a dead animal on me!
Ewww, I like my animals alive thank you!

Sarah November 20th, 2006

Anyone who chooses to wear fur is just plain and simply dumb. But that’s ok you just don’t know any better, you have not been educated.

If you saw how fur is ripped off of a live scurrying animal, maybe your pet dog or cat would you still choose to wear its fur? Maybe we could start skinning people? There is not much difference, it is sick either way correct?

Anyway, not everyone will change, not yet anyway. People need to be educated, killing is wrong – isn’t that one of the ten commandments? I’m not sure what copy of the bible where it was written about animals being put on this planet for our own sadistic pleasures – and you think God wanted this? Makes me laugh

Rhiannon November 20th, 2006

Fur was once a thing of necessity. people used the fur of animals they killed for FOOD to be able to stay warm and survive in cold weather. also most of the civilizations that practiced this were thankful to the animal and respected it. so Mary no god did not give us dominion over them just like i was created out a mans rib. second leather is a by product of beef. personally i don’t eat meat and don’t wear leather a personal choice. fur on the other hand is a waste of life. the animals spend their entire life in cramped cages and usually go insane from lack of socialization and can be seen swaying side to side or walking in circles all day long.a miserable life. to add salt to a wound the animals are often skin while still alive and the bodies are simply thrown away. man has almost no use for real fur in a society that has perfected fake fur and cozy winter jackets from man made materials. so whats the point? vanity? hey Mary isn’t that a sin?

anonymous November 20th, 2006

I would never wear fur, just as well as I won’t eat meat. Animals and humans are equal. They have to skin some of these animals alive or bash their heads to get the fur to get $$$$$$$$$$ when selfish people HAVE to have fur. It’s absolutely sick and I think it’s good that Lohan decided to stop wearing fur.

Linda November 20th, 2006

I would NEVER wear fur! It’s cruel to the animals and not attractive at all on a person. By the way, I do not eat meat, nor do I buy leather.

Mia November 20th, 2006

I urge all of you to read this – http://peta.org/actioncenter/clothing.asp.

Leather is NOT simply a by-product of an otherwise “humane” meat industry. It is an industry to it’s own as is fur. It’s not wasteful to not use their skins for clothes – it’s inhumane.

And fur looks barbaric. Are you going to accesorize with a club and horn hat. Wear cruelty-free clothing and you’ll be much cooler than any body wearing a dead animal around.

Claire November 20th, 2006

Although fake fur is better than real fur for obvious reasons, I still wouldn’t wear it. It looks silly.

venom November 20th, 2006

All you tree huggers need to get another hobby! I’ve spent thousands of dollars on my fur coats, even have a dalmation one! Why wear synthetic when you can have the real thing!? So stick that in your pipe and smoke it! = P

Crystal November 20th, 2006

I would NEVER EVER WEAR FUR!!!! Not even fake fur! I think that even wearing fake fur promotes it’s bloody sick fashion!!!! If you’re going to slaughter/skin alive a (for example) seal JUST for it’s fur, and leave its carcass to rot, throw that fur on your back, and call it ‘beautiful’, there is honestly something terribly wrong with you to not have compassion for an innocent creature. You’re not what you wear!!!! Have a heart, honestly.

Jessikah November 20th, 2006

well, i wud allow fake fur, but real fur is going to far. if ppl knew what they did to skin the animals for their fur i’m sure ppl wudnt wear it, unless they dont have a heart like jennifer lopez….

Jessikah

Tina November 20th, 2006

So according to PETA it would be ok to don a floor length leather trench coat? Leather sneakers? What about snake skin boots? How about peacock feather accessories? Would my fur be ok if the animal was say tranquilized or “put to sleep”? Are people that eat rabbits or other game evil? Is it the killing of animals (period) or how they were killed?In my opinion PETA represents true rebels without a cause. Let’s rant and rave about human injustice, rodents will continue to multiply in droves we can save them later.

Jordan November 20th, 2006

Thank god lindasy!
People need to speak up for the animals that are brutally killed.

Nat November 20th, 2006

I used to work in a resale shop and we were always getting people’s old furs. Usually we had to toss them because they wind up with nits living in them.
Do you need any further proof that fur is gross?
Bugs live in them just like they would a corpse, yuck!

Ryan November 20th, 2006

This goes out to the person who commented under the name of “Who”

Animals should not be used in experiments, it in no way is remarkably close to the human body and the tests they do have no benefit to the human race, all the experiments do is torture animals.

Anyways we dont need to live any longer humans are way to over populated, thats why so many are starving.

Plus America is so full of fat,uneducated, and lazy people the world is basically over.

Since you love killing animals so much lets kill off a ton of humans, since thats what they do to deer whenever there starving.

Leo November 20th, 2006

I think real fur is tacky, unnecessary, and a right display of cruelty and ignorance, mixed in with a needy personality who’s misleading trying to be cool.

Charlotte Everett November 20th, 2006

Go Lindsay! Awesome. Much respect. See ya in a new light.

Fur is ewwwwwwwwwwwwwwwwwwwwwwwwwwwwwwwwwwww.

Laura November 20th, 2006

Wearing fur, leather or eating any kind of meat or fish is absolutely disgusting, cruel and unethical. There is no way to justify wearing fur; we have synthetic materials which are just as good.

Leather is no better. You cannot justify wearing leather but not wearing fur.

kitty. November 20th, 2006

umm okay.
first of off.

i am amazed that some people are so selfish as to even say half the things they did about being all for fur.

killing an animal for meat is one thing, i don’t like meat, i think it’s gross, but people need to eat i guess. just like in the wild. animals eat animals.

BUT we don’t need fur to survive in our life, it’s wrong to take an animal out of the wild just too kill it for it’s fur, i mean, who can even tell the diffrence between faux fur and real fur. we don’t need to kill animals just out of such unnessisary things as to wear them as coats? so i sit here are laugh at all you naivie people with your stupid little comments about liking your fur coats. because that just proves how selfish you are, and there are alot of poeple in this world that have a heart and look down on stuff like that.

just this week i saw someone in NY walk down the street with a fur coat and i heard so many rude comments about the person that wore it, which was good. because i jsut think its ridiculous.

so good for lohan!
boo for j.lo.

Rebecca November 20th, 2006

I’m glad to see so many people who are open to alternatives to fur, leather and meat. I’ve gotta stick up for the animal lovers here, though. There seems to be a misconception that animal lovers and those who work in the animal rights education field are all a bunch of whiners and hypocrites. Not true. Many of us disagree with PETA’s aggressive tactics, although I can’t deny that they get the job done a lot of the time. We are pursuing something that we care about in this lifetime – it doesn’t make us whiners and hypocrites. Perhaps you are passionate about child or spousal abuse. I would not call you a whiner for your pursuits.

The truth is that you can’t force things on people. When they are ready to learn, they will open up and become more receptive. The truths about our vast exploitation of both animals and the environment is not of great concern to many people, and if they’re not interested, then I don’t expect to change them. On the other hand, if they want access to educational tools, I’m happy to help.

I applaud Lindsay Lohan for her bold move. I believe it’s a positive message to send out and I appreciate it when a celebrity uses their status to promote compassionate living. I’ve done a lot of research on the topic of fur farms, and I have seen things that would traumatize many people. I have chosen to explore the truth and educate myself, and I have made my decision accordingly.

A few responses to some posts here:
1)To MISTY: you claim to be able to “guarantee” that those of us who are against fur own leather goods and therefore, are all hypocrites. Not true. Many people shop cruelty-free nowadays, which essentially means that we do not purchase goods that contain animal skins or byproducts, and we do our best to avoid products that are tested on animals. Yes, it is a bit of work to adjust your shopping habits, but it is possible. I think your comment demonstrates your lack of education in this area. Forgive me, but it was fairly generalized and ignorant. That’s just my opinion.

2)to SUNNY: Just because many of us have worked to assist the animals in Louisiana, that does not mean that we have not attempted to help the people there, too. The two are, in fact, unrelated. I think that the group you should be targeting with your comments is the U.S. Government. If you want to fully understand the neglect of Hurricane Katrina victims, I suggest you look into the “rescue efforts” of the Bush Administration. I must say, though…after reading your comment – if I had a boat and I saw you drowning on one side of me and a dog drowning on the other side, I think I WOULD actually save the dog first. Enjoy your turkey.

jynx November 20th, 2006

i would never wear fur its not are write animals are not meant to be used as clotheing eating or used for entertainment… ^_^

Diana November 20th, 2006

Compassion is the fashion

FURISDEAD.COM

Mandy November 20th, 2006

Do any of you who agree with wearing fur know what these poor animals go through? Maybe someone should skin you alive to see how you like it…just to make a fashion statement! For those of you who agree that wearing fur is okay, how about doing some research to see first hand what these poor, innocent, and beautiful animals have to go through for you to THINK you look cool. It isn’t humane and it’s sickening for me to think of!

jynx November 20th, 2006

i would never wear fur its not are write animals are not meant to be used as clotheing eating or used for entertainment… ^_^

Stacey November 20th, 2006

Any person who thinks the Bible gives them literal dominion over any living creature is one sick human being…And besides, a person’s reason for wearing animals in biblical times were a bit more practical than nowadays, no? Especially since we have faux substitutes that work just as well. Anyhow, no, I wouldn’t wear fur EVER!

Javier November 20th, 2006

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=99FJt-j0NDo

Mandy November 20th, 2006

Do any of you who agree with wearing fur know what these poor animals go through? Maybe someone should skin you alive to see how you like it…just to make a fashion statement! For those of you who agree that wearing fur is okay, how about doing some research to see first hand what these poor, innocent, and beautiful animals have to go through for you to THINK you look cool. It isn’t humane and it’s sickening for me to think of!

Amanda November 20th, 2006

cats, dogs, chinchillas, foxes, seals, mink, etc are ALL beat, tortured, and skinned ALIVE for what to wear…that’s appauling…watch the videos look for yourself don’t be ignorant jerks who run their mouth and don’t know what you’re talking about!

http://vidsearch.myspace.com/index.cfm?fuseaction=vids.individual&videoid=1400187257

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=sFqlHDVZjU8

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=qBujcTvOtRM

http://vidsearch.myspace.com/index.cfm?fuseaction=vids.individual&videoid=1431043132

sammy November 20th, 2006

Oh dear.

PETA is made mostly of people who simply want to shove what they practice and preach down everyone else’s throats. I was a vegetarian for almost a year, but I got sick and was told I couldn’t. Plus, meat is oh-so-tasty and it keeps me healthy. But, besides all that …

People talking about the difference between fur and leather … Just shut it, really. Because leather is not any more humane than fur is. Do you have any idea what an animal goes through to die to actually come up with that leather? And like someone else said, your leather probably isn’t even from cows! So, before you start spewing your thoughts, actually think about it.

I doubt Lindsey Lohan is actually going to continue to not wear fur. She isn’t exactly a very nice person to begin with. And, well, she needs to keep in the limelight somehow.

I think that people who want to wear fur should be allowed to without being talked down upon and insulted as most of you are doing. No matter how hard you try, everyone will always think differently. Unless we are all made into heartless robots, that is. So, stop and actually think about what you’re doing before you do it. If you agree with PETA’s torturing of other human beings, then so be it. But, be careful who you’re actually talking to about these things. Because someone, someday will really not like what you have to say to them.

hannahk. November 20th, 2006

Fur is warm. But its cruel. I dont have a problem with say… a subsistance hunter in alaska or somewhere else in the world hunting and then using the fur.. thats not wasteful. but unless the fur market isn’t wasting the rest of the animal its cruel. and they dont kill them humanely. its wrong. so even though lindseys a dip, ill give her a bit more smarts than i thought she had. and faux fur is like the best invention since idk… velcro or the internet.. lmao.

lori November 20th, 2006

in response to mary’s comment: what makes you better than an animal? only ugly people wear beautiful animals because they think it makes them look better. it doesn’t. roadkill isn’t in style and it never will be. wear your own damn skin.

AShley November 20th, 2006

Why do stars wear fur anyway we allready know they are rich. I would never wear fur. It’s pointless. Fur is for losers. We don’t have to wear it, we just do to try and look high class.

Laura November 20th, 2006

I would never support the fur industry. The idea that we kill animals for food and should therefore not have a problem wearing fur is a fallacy. We do not eat the animals that are killed for food! Did you know that each year over 300,000 BABY SEALS are killed for their fur? It is true that with leather, the cows are going to be slaughtered for food anyways, so why not use the skin? But when was the last time you sat down to dinner and ate some baby seal?

Not only that, in the times of Adam and Eve, there weren’t really any alternatives to wearing animals (unless they operated a textile mill, which I’ve not found evidence of). Now there are a plethora of alternatives to fur that don’t involve the killing of animals. Why kill animals if you don’t have to?

Kudos to Lohan for not supporting the gruesome killing of baby seals and other innocent animals.

If you’d like more information on how the fur trade is extremely cruel to more animals that you might think, visit http://www.furisdead.com/

Theresa November 20th, 2006

I have sworn off fur and leather. To comment on a previous post, yes, Adam and Eve did wear fur, but we are blessed with intelligence and we can find alternatives. We can clothe ourselves without slaying animals. Thou shalt not kill. Fur means death…don’t wear it.

kiki November 20th, 2006

this is so awsome! i respect her so much!

Candace November 20th, 2006

I don’t wear leather or real fur. Good job Lindsay Lohan, I knew I liked you for a reason.

Faux fur and leather rock! Why wear animal when fake is less expensive, lasts longer, and doesn’t harm other living beings?

Hello JLo?? Are you out there??

Kristi November 20th, 2006

I would never wear fur and I think people who do are either sadly undeducated or extremely selfish. The majority of affordable fur comes from China where they skin cats and dogs alive for their pelts. Would you really want to wear the pelt of your cat, dog or rabbit around your neck? That’s just sick!!

Kara November 20th, 2006

In reply to Renee’s comment -
Yes, God did put us in charge of animals, but not to abuse this power over them, and in the Bible times it’s understandable for them to wear fur, it’s not like they had a lot of materials to make clothes out of back then, now we do, so we should wear that instead ^_^ Also, the animals were killed as a result of sin, so obviously they weren’t originally intended for us to use for clothing and food =/

I would never wear fur (:

Roxy November 20th, 2006

Isn’t wearing a fake fur coat for animal rights activists kind of the same thing as a vegetarian eating a soy burger? You are still indulging in the idea of what you think is wrong.

Alison November 20th, 2006

fur is just wrong. i really don’t get how people can wear something that used to have a life, feelings, a family, && so much more. i’m proud of lindsay for not wearing fur anymore.

kristine November 20th, 2006

no fur – it’s disgusting to think that anyone would want to wear it knowing what torture an animal was put through to produce it. and for anyone (*ahem* – mary) that believes that “animals were put here to serve humans”… you are obviously part of the problem – wake up please! do your research, if you really loved animals and had any compassion at all, you would never wear fur, leather or any other animal product again. stop using your religious beliefs to justify needless torture!!!!!!

Uma November 20th, 2006

Wearing real fur is WRONG WRONG WRONG!
You wouldn’t wear human skin as clothes? Why wear animal skin as clothes?
And humans are more civilised than animals, so we see ourselves as somewhat “better” than them…yet we’d wear their skin?
And even worse…ANIMALS ARE CAPTURED JUST TO BE SKINNED!
How can animal skinners live with themselves?
GO LINDSAY! x

Susan Estrella November 20th, 2006

Thank you, Lindsay, Paris and to everyone who stands up for what’s kind and decent. I have so much respect and gratitude for you.

It is NOT necessary to be cruel to live a good life. In fact, it’s just the opposite. What goes around comes around. How would you like to be the victim of murder for profit or because someone likes how you taste?!?!?!?!?!?

Thank you for all you do toward a kinder, more loving world.

Rhea November 20th, 2006

Why in this day and age would anybody need or want to wear fur? With so many other options avalible it takes a horrible person to want to kill an innocent animal in the name of fashion. It looks ugly anyways, I don’t even wear the fake stuff.

Jen November 20th, 2006

I couldnt wear anything that was alive. It’d make me uncomfortable, subconsciously knowing it once breathed. I’m not a Lohan fan, but thumbs up to her.

Chrissy November 20th, 2006

Wearing fur is ugly…that style needs to fade. The only time fur looks good is on the animal it belongs to!!

Rebecca November 20th, 2006

Venom: if you are proud of your dalmation fur coat and the thousands of dollars you have spent on material goods, that’s fine, but the world needs balance…consider the potential state of our environment if it weren’t for us “tree huggers.” Consider for a moment the potential for further disease and pandemics if we made no attempt to enforce sanitary and humane processing procedures in both meat and fur facilities. Would you be better off living in a world where NOBODY cared about these things? I urge you to think about the type of country you would live in without these things.

It bothers me that our efforts are dismissed as a mere “hobby.” I care about preserving the environment, and I care about maintaining humane standards in our culture. That’s one hell of a battle to fight. Until you’ve tried to fight for these things, I suggest you bite your tongue. The topic of this forum is your response to Linday Lohan’s decision – it is not a forum to bash any and everyone who is concerned about the environment and the other species with whom we share this planet.

~elizabeth~ November 20th, 2006

i will absolutely not wear fur! and in response to the comment below, most people who are educated on the horrors of the fur trade are most likely anti-leather as well. i’m proud to say i’m both fur and leather free. it’s never sexy to wear either.

Nic November 20th, 2006

Good on Lohan, and Paris… let their publicity from this show ppl like J-Lo and Beyonce wearing fur is good not only for the animals, but for their carerr

Melodramatic November 20th, 2006

Wow. I’m proud of her. I would never wear real fur. I love animals. It’s extremely sad that people out there are killing animals purely for their fur. How would you like to wear your beloved pet on your shoulders?

tori November 20th, 2006

hey i think it is a great thig that we are getting more clebs into all the no fur thing so maybe we will get more kids on the anti meat

Sam November 20th, 2006

Faux fur isn’t as hard to find as you might think-especially for celebs. I say fur looks good on the animals they were meant to be on. It doesn’t need to be worn by us humans. But if you absolutely have to think of alternatives. This recent change of heart, some of our favorite stars are having, is a wonderful adjustment.

Elizabeth November 20th, 2006

I would’nt ever buy/wear fur or leather, I think its disgusting and cruel, why kill an animal for their fur when you can wear fake fur (if you have to) and it is warmer!
There is NO reason or excuse for anyone to be wearing fur.

meagan November 20th, 2006

I would never wear fur. im a vegiterian and have been for several months. no animal deserves to die for human use, Remeber fur on your trim is blood on your hands. And if you want info on going vegiterian/ vegan/ anti fur visit peta2.com! thanx.

ashley November 20th, 2006

YAY!!! CREAULTY FREE IS THE WAY TO BE!!! LINDSAY HAS JUST WON MY RESPECT BACK!

Clancey November 20th, 2006

I don’t like to wear fur, I think whether it’s fake or real it just looks bad, also, I love punk rock leather jackets, but I won’t wear them or buy them.

Robert November 20th, 2006

I would never wear real fur!! Those poor animals are skinned alive a lot of the times , and anally electrocuted. Legs stuck in traps until they chew them off, and raised on farms going insane in tiny cages. Geez wear fake cause you’re not wearing a dead body and it is cheaper!

Rachel Feather November 20th, 2006

IT’s so great that Lindsey is now anti-fur. In this day and age, we no longer need fur to keep warm. The tortures that fur animals go through, such as anal electrocution and gassing, should be stood up against. There is no excuse for this. Fur is not a by-product of meat. To learn more about fur, check out furisdead.com. It’s pretty sick.

Monique November 20th, 2006

Stop being cave people.
were advanced enough to have no need to kill animals anymore at all. we can make fake meat and fake fur and so to be honest all you people that are still wearing it are just living in the past ignoring the matters around you.
Maybe someone should skin you and turn you into something stupid?
Also, ive never wore fur and i DO NOT own anything leather.

Carla November 20th, 2006

I think it’s horrible that people take the lives of beautiful living beings to wear them selfishly on their bodies. I think it is great that more and more people are seeing this and not wearing fur or leather anymore.

lindsey November 20th, 2006

i would NEVER eat animals, let alone wear their fur. just because humans are further developed and able to kill animals, doesn’t mean it’s right. if you wouldn’t kill a person, then why would you contribute in the death of any other creature with a heartbeat? and would you kill a human and wear it’s skin around you? i doubt it. so why would you even think of wearing fur? not to mention if you like the look, their is fake fur and fake versions of practically all animal products. if there is an alternative that is just as good, i don’t see why it’s necessary to kill animals for anything.

sammy November 20th, 2006

i would never wear real fur. fake fur yes. it’s horrible that animals would be killed just so you can “look good”.

Vanessa November 20th, 2006

I commend celebs that say no to fur and support the cause. Good job Lindsay!

Jordan November 20th, 2006

I personally choose not to wear fur for my own reasons…. but i have a question for those of you who have said you are totally against killing living things for any reason, well have you considered plants. Plants are a living organism , yes the my not have a face but they are living none the less. So to the radicalists out there if you do not kill any living things then you will starve to death! So remember that next time you have a salad , hypocrites.So I support the use of animals for food not for superfical means. Animals should be used for survival nothing more as it has been for centuries.

caitie November 20th, 2006

i bought snow boots that said all man made materials but

when i looked at them more closly and i asked a lot of different ppl if i looked like bunni fur and everyone said yes

when i returned them the ladie agreed that they were real and she claimed that she didnt know they had fur .

my advice:DONT TRUST THE LABEL BECAUSE BUNNIES ARENT MAN MADE!

jessica macinnis November 20th, 2006

I couldn’t wear fur or leather. I think it’d make me sick. Even though the animals are already dead, it’s so cruel to think of why they were killed, just to make clothes. There are lots of other types of clothes people can wear without fur or leather.

lindsay November 20th, 2006

there is a HUUUUUUUGE difference between wearing fur and wearing leather. for one, many animals like rabbits and foxes, which are not commonplace for people to eat, are killed STRICTLY FOR THEIR FUR. that’s a big difference between a cow whose meat is used for people to eat, THEN it’s hide used for leather shoes. i actually think it’s better to make leather shoes, handbags, etc from cow hide because you’re using the entire animal, not just eating its meat. it’s more respectable for that cow who had to die so we could eat, i guess you could say. people need to stop and think about this: fur is ENTIRELY different than leather. animals are killed just so rich people can look “stylish” (if you really want to call it that) and maintain their status.

Lidia November 20th, 2006

No, since i learned what cruelty stands behind fur i never wear it. If i wear faux fur, i make sure that it is obvious that it is faux.
Most of people would never wear fur if they saw how animals suffer on fur farms or in the traps and how horribly they die.
Anyone who saw the video would stop wearing it unless they enjoy torture and it gives them pleasure to think about suffering of others. I don’t think there are many such people, most are just protecting themselves from the truth about fur.

Melissa November 20th, 2006

I have my own skin. I do not need another animal’s skin on me to keep me warm, esp when faux fur does just as good. It’s disgusting to think a poor animal died just to make you look “good”. yeah, you look so cool. People say “theyre already dead, it doesnt matter.” If you buy fur, youre supporting the industry SIMPLE AS THAT.

tyramae November 20th, 2006

I don’t believe in wearing real fur.. it’s just not right. Plus I don’t like the feeling of it because you can feel the rawhidey stuff at the bottom.. but God did put animals on this earth for a reason. I mean, I’m not for hunting or anything, but then, if you think about it, if we didn’t kill animals, then the world would over-populate. But, as long as you don’t torture the animals. You can’t stop people from wearing or eating animals.. and plus, that’s how people survived back in the day. And, if you don’t eat meat, I hope to hell you take vitimans because how the hell are you gonna get protien or the good stuff that comes in meat? You know what I’m sayin?

Kendall November 20th, 2006

I wouldn’t wear real fur if you paied me. It’s a horrible thing, and there’s no way you could feel good about wearing it. Claps for Linsay!

Melanie November 20th, 2006

I am a vegetarian and would-be vegan, but I don’t wear fur or leather. I don’t think that animals were “put on this Earth for humans” any more than woman was put on this Earth for man. Neither one is true. Animals deserve their fur like humans deserve their skin. They feel pain – we feel pain. There is no difference.

alex November 20th, 2006

i am vegan and i have been the heathliest i have every been in my life…you fat people who say that those animals that you put on this earth to “serve” us are selfish ass holes…who the heck do you think you are…you have some nerve to say that…and i dnt have any shoes, cloths, or belts that have leather on them…the worlds has so many other ways to get around fur, leather, and meat eating…that we have no reasons to eat, wear you make products out of animals anymore. come on people get a clue about what is going on in the world today.

Alicia November 20th, 2006

I would never wear fur.

Anya November 20th, 2006

never had and never will wear fur!!!!!

Jess November 20th, 2006

Me, personally, i couldn’t wear any fur. Because i would constantly think of the way that animal died, did it have any babies? And so forth. But it’s the same reason i cannot eat meat. I lived on a farm for a few years as a child, and i could never eat meat or wear fur. Recently i’ve made the decision to not wear fake fur as well, because to me that supports the trend of wearing real fur, and i won’t support that. But to each their own, at least i believe. I”m sure people will say nasty things to my post, but i’m sure just about everyone has had a negative comment to their post. These are just my feelings. I couldn’t do it!

Linda Meacham November 20th, 2006

My friend and I were just having a discussion about fur as we walked around Union Square noticing that once again the fashion industry is trying to imply that fur is “in”.
I once wore an anti-fur button on a fake fur jacket similar to Lindsay, but even fake fur sends a confusing message, because most people will assume it’s real fur.
Wearing fur, or fake fur which looks like fur, is cruel, disgusting, un-conscious, and never in fashion. LOVE ANIMALS – DON’T WEAR THEM.

CINDY November 20th, 2006

THATS SOOOOO GOOD THAT SHE HAD A CHANGE OF HEART…. MORE PEOPLE NEED TO REALIZE THAT THEY ARE PUTTING THESE POOR ANIMALS THROUGH A LOT OF PAIN…. LITTLE BY LITTLE EVERYONE HAS TO STOP!!!!!!!!!!

HeathA November 20th, 2006

Of course I wouldn’t wear fur, and you shouldn’t either. There are just certain things you don’t do if you expect others to see you as possessing any kind of compassion… even on a lowly level. Meat is obviously something you’ll never see on my plate, but no-fur is basic. It should be outlawed. Banned. It’s rotten.

Ashley November 20th, 2006

Fur is disgusting.

People saying to “leave you alone” and “let you do what you want” regarding fur are idiotic. You’re acting as if you’re the victim here. The only fur I could ever understand would be if it had been in the family for years, and you didn’t want to get rid of it because of sentimental value.

Otherwise.

I honestly can not understand the mind set of people who wear fur.

-Fur does not come from animals who were already killed for meat. Animals are bashed to death, trapped, burned and scraped of their skin alive, and electrocuted for the sole purpose of using their fur.

-Why would you wear something that a life had to die for, when you can get the exact same look for a cheaper price made out of faux fur.

-When you buy fur you most importantly support the fur industry, guaranteeing that animals will be painfully killed for their fur in the future.

If you wear fur, the least you can do is watch the videos to see what exactly you’re supporting.

Megan November 20th, 2006

I would never ever were fur. if i ever think … even for a moment that i might be able to eat ao use animal products than i just picture the little animal in my mind.

HeathA November 20th, 2006

Of course I wouldn’t wear fur, and you shouldn’t either. There are just certain things you don’t do if you expect others to see you as possessing any kind of compassion… even on a lowly level. Meat is obviously something you’ll never see on my plate, but no-fur is basic–that goes for leather too. It should be outlawed. Banned. It’s rotten.

Kendall November 20th, 2006

i think it’s awesome that celebs aren’t wearing fur anymore. it’s disgusting that people wear it in the first place. but anyways, i would absolutely never wear fur, and i probably would never be caught dead wearing fake fur either. it’s gross either way.

Sarah November 20th, 2006

ew! I hate fur real or faux…I wouldn’t wear either!

elisa November 20th, 2006

HELLL NOOO NEVVERR animals werent put here to be worn, they were put here to be loved you fool, i’d rather go naked then wear fur =)))

Alyssea November 20th, 2006

Animals are not ours to wear.
How would you like it if your skin became the next hottest thing to wear?
Pretty gross, am I right? ^_~

Nate November 20th, 2006

Mary, you comments are ridiculous. God put us here to have dominion over animals? Are you seriously that crazy? What Bible did you read by the way, cause I’m pretty sure Adam and Eve covered up with plant life, not fur that God killed for them.

Oh and no I wouldn’t wear a fur coat.

brittney November 20th, 2006

At least this makes her a more respectable person. People who wear fur are disgusting, I mean think about it…you’re wearing an animal carcass. Gross. I never really liked her, but I respect that she is giving up fur because she realizes how cruel it is. Kudos to Lindsay and anyone else who is anti-fur…I don’t see how ANYONE could know what happens to those animals and continue to support the industry.

niki November 20th, 2006

i dont think wearing fur is a crime, i mean, some people earn there bread by making fur, but i do oppose poaching animals from the wild to make a purse or a coat. :]

jessica November 20th, 2006

well pretty much i try not to wear anything thats all fur or all leather… but its really hard to avoid. leather is used for belts, accessories, and so many little things that i do wear but its not like im going out and buying leather jackets or fur coats. thats just wrong.

tyramae November 20th, 2006

Nate | Nov 20, 2006 6:12:54 PM

Mary, you comments are ridiculous. God put us here to have dominion over animals? Are you seriously that crazy? What Bible did you read by the way, cause I’m pretty sure Adam and Eve covered up with plant life, not fur that God killed for them.

Oh and no I wouldn’t wear a fur coat.

——–

True, true. Adam and Eve DID wear plant life.. but Idk. I’m just watching this blog. Very interesting.

fknPANSY November 20th, 2006

I won’t wear fur, or fake fur.
for the most part, people can’t tell the difference,
and what’s the point.
It is stating the exact same thing.
that they like the look of dead animal hanging off their bodys.

Christine November 20th, 2006

Honestly, wearing fur is like wearing a corpse on your body. I find it really depulsive, but thats just my opinion. I know some people/celebs love their fur but i persoanlly go faux all the way. I’m sure you’d get pretty upset if someone wanted to wear your pet on their back.

Brittany November 20th, 2006

I never liked to wear fur.You can ask around my drama class and you will find that in one of our plays at the end i added and dont wear fur.
I truly think that fur is strictly for animals.

Mari Lynn November 20th, 2006

There is no way I would ever wear fur. The animals used are housed under such inhumane circumstances. Even for modeling, I have a no fur policy and I think it’s great that people are taking a stand against it. If there’s no market, there will be less fur! It’s so archaic, especially when faux fur is so readily available. But I guess everyone who supports PETA and loves animals has the same opinion.

Julia Orr November 20th, 2006

Some of these reponses are just laughable. All the people who don’t think it’s cruel have not watched any of the videos, they should before they can make such purile comments. And what is the women talking about “animals were put her for us to use”, what rock is she living under!
Wearing fur is plain and simple animal cruelty and most people who really understand this issue DO NOT wear leather as well. I applaud Lindsay Lohan and other celebs for having the guts to look beyond their vanity and take a stance against animal cruelty.

Mari Lynn November 20th, 2006

There is no way I would ever wear fur. The animals used are housed under such inhumane circumstances. Even for modeling, I have a no fur policy and I think it’s great that people are taking a stand against it. If there’s no market, there will be less fur! It’s so archaic, especially when faux fur is so readily available. But I guess everyone who supports PETA and loves animals has the same opinion.

Sarah November 20th, 2006

Well good job to the annoying actress, but she has much to prove. She just started this pledge, we’ll see where she sits a year from now. I can honestly say that wearing fur is cruel and tacky, and I wouldn’t be caught dead in it. I can’t even stand fake fur. The thought is still there.

margaret November 20th, 2006

Fur=Death
I would never wear it

melissa November 20th, 2006

This shouldn’t even be a debate….wearing an animal’s skin to look “beautiful” is the most retarted, disgusting thing ever ! It doesnt make you look pretty, or classy or sophisticated….People are born with class and elegance…I wont even waist my time trying to lecture ignorant, cold hearted, garbage people, like the ones defending fur, etc…

shelly November 20th, 2006

i agree with Kasia. pre-historic people who wore fur a long long time ago got the fur from the animals that they killed FOR FOOD. for example, the eskimos would eat the animal meat, take the animal fur for clothing, use the fat for oil lamps, and use the bones for weapons; nothing went to waste. nowadays, people skin the animal alive, then dump the carcass away just so consumers can look nice in their expensive fur coats. this is absolute animal cruelty! yes, animals were put on this earth, of course, to feed us humans, but they were not put on this earth to be tortured, skinned, then dumped away like trash all for the sake of fashion!! and please, do not use the Bible as an excuse for wearing real fur. God is merciful and loving. He would never ever want to see ANY kind of suffering from ANYONE, including animals. unecessary torture CANNOT be backed up by the Bible.

jessica November 20th, 2006

NEVER! people that do only look like horrible people. its discusting and wrong people havent seen what happens to the animals during the making, i dont think anyone would want to be SKINNED ALIVE feeling every piece of thier skin shredded off! its just plain wrong

Helene November 20th, 2006

Fur is the result of raising various animals in filth and
misery and killing them in hellish ways. FUR is totally
unnecessary. How can these people be so oblivious to the
pain???

Amanda November 20th, 2006

I will never, ever wear, but or touch fur! I think its disgusting. Its like wearing someone else’s skin! eeew!

YaY Lindsay for going anti-fur!

AKchic November 20th, 2006

i love fur and i love animals!

Zack November 20th, 2006

Fur is gross. Its animal skin… Would you go around wearing another humans skin? Its gross wrong and evil. I would never date a girl that wore fur. I dont see how its even slightly fashionable. Even fake fur… Its better than real, but its mimicing dead animal skin…. Go vegetarian damnit. Peta2.com

Becki November 20th, 2006

Ha ha – I had to laugh about Renee’ and her biblical arguments. Animals are not here to “serve” man. You are so wrong. They are God’s creatures as well and we have no right torturing them or abusing them for clothing when we can easily use cotton. Get a grip. Plus, if Adam and Eve wouldn’t have sinned, we’d all be vegetarians anyway – God only allowed them to eat meat AFTER they sinned in the garden. Before that, they were peaceful with the animals. As for me – I would never wear fur, eat meat or have anything to do with a product that uses animals. Amen to that.

Maliboo November 20th, 2006

There is nothing wrong with wearing fur…you guys should care more about the 22 million children that die each year in Asia, or the 1.3 billion people in this world that live in poverty…..are you kidding me? You want to save the trillions of animals that would flood this earth if not hunted instead of saving each other. You are all on here talking about how disqusting it is to ‘wear or eat animals’ when there are dying people who would kill for the warm coat of an animal, or ANY type of food at all. Stop paying tons of money for seaweed and rice cake dinners and go to a soup kitchen. Immediately.

Diane November 20th, 2006

I would never wear fur. My brother owns a Chinchilla…he is the cutest thing. I couldn’t imagine wearing him around my neck.

Sara November 20th, 2006

Great job Lindsey! It’s very refreshing to know that people and the bratty teen stars are thinking about what happens to the animals to become a fur coat. There are so many different mediums of fabric to wear instead of an innocent animal….and Fur coats just look ridiculous!

katie November 20th, 2006

When considering purchasing fur there are several options out there regarding the type, brand, etc. There are definitely places that are completely inhumane to the animals they raise for their fur, however, it is possible to find skin/furs from places where animals were raised humanely and killed as quickly and painlessly as possible.

Danielle November 20th, 2006

the fact that ppl r turning this into some sort of religious crusade is ridiculous. fur is fur, and those animals need it more than we do. NO I would NEVER wear fur.

Misti November 20th, 2006

I agree. While we may have dominion over animals, don’t you think God intended for us to take care of the animals? God has dominion over us. Should he kill us and wear us? No thanks. We should take care of those that we govern. Not become brutal killing machines.

Delmur November 20th, 2006

Faux fur fo sho but any real furizzle is just plain double wrongizzle!

Danielle Y. November 20th, 2006

ok well, im really glad that some celebrities have decided to stop wearing fur, but really, how long do you think its really gonna last ?
my stand on fur is, its disgusting. my mom has a fur coat and it makes me want to throw up. It feels like a dead cardass, and like my cats fur…so basically, like dead cat, in my arms

Jonah Forman November 20th, 2006

Wear fur? NO why. I’d rather freeze. I don’t even wear leather shoes nor work gloves. Sadly my Kumdo armor may have leather in the gaunlets (I really don’t know)

Kelsey November 20th, 2006

I don’t have a problem with fake fur.I think it is great that companies like baby fat,use fake fur.For you people who think fur makes you look cool,you are sadly mistaken.Fur is tacky,and plain ugly.I wouldn’t personally wear fake fur either,just because I don’t like the way it looks,but killing an animal for social status is totally pointless.

Fur was used to stay warm in the past.Now we have this little thing called heat,so we no longer need to be slefish and use animals for our own personal needs.

Farrah November 20th, 2006

I’d only wear fur if it was faux ; )

nicole November 20th, 2006

Linday Lohan just said that because one of the stores she probably goes to was against wearing fur, so she probably doesn’t realy beleive in not wearing fur and just did it because of what I said before up there^^ and for the publicity.

jasah November 20th, 2006

heck yes i would wear fur!! Animals are here to be subservant to humans… they are a lesser species and here for us to use as needed. Stay warm, wear fur!

Matt Shaw November 20th, 2006

I think fur is bad. To corect the comment below, Most anti-fur people arn’t stupid idiots and do not own leather. I’m only a kid and I know how it works. I have been a member of the PETA2 Street team for a year now and my mother has been a member of peta since the 1980’s. I have alot of friends involved with Peta like I am and do not own leather or fur. Good for you Lindsay. I got to tell ya, I really hate you, but this is a good step.
~Matt~

Carrie November 20th, 2006

I would NEVER wear fur. Like Mary below, I disagree with torturing animals. But even if God (or whoever else controls the universe) gives us dominion over animals, we have no right to torture them. And animals are ROUTINELY tortured for their fur. Anal electrocution, vaginal electrocution, live skinning, and neck breaking are some of the run-of-the-mill ways that the fur industry tortures animals. I don’t believe any God would stand for that.

Anna November 20th, 2006

I have fake fur but I would never wear real fur. that’s rude!

Marissa November 20th, 2006

Animals were not put on here to serve us. They are not food, nor clothing. If we have the ability to make fake stuff, why would we want the real? And most people don’t think that animals are tortured for the fur, well they are, so stop supporting it. Same goes for leather. Animals are tortured so that humans (and other animals) can eat them. Go to peta.com and look at the videos and read the articles for yourself. It is terrible.
I won’t even wear faux fur because i still belive that it is supporting fur.

And Amen to Becki.

And you know, most people belve that humans weren’t even designed to eat animals. We have most qualities of vegitarian mammals, not carnivores. And if you think about it, humans have to cook the meat and discusise it in various “delicious” flavors and seasonings to make it edible. Carnivores will just eat it raw and not think twice about kiling it. And I don’t think you would be able to kill your dinner yourself either. Think about it. There are peoples whose jobs are to kill animals and toture them.

QY November 20th, 2006

So I am supposed to throw away stuff that I already have?

Jeremy November 20th, 2006

NO FUR … The industry is incredibly cruel.

lucy November 20th, 2006

Fur is disgusting.

Karrie November 20th, 2006

I would never wear fur. The way they kill these animals to get their fur is extremely cruel and sadistic, and I will not support the fur industry in any way, shape, or form.

Heather November 20th, 2006

Do I wear fur. Hell yeah. And I love it!!! Everyone has the right to their own opinion, but honestly, what do I have to say to all the “Save the Animals” people out there…? Do something meaningful… How about spending the same amount of passion and effort trying to save a child who has no access to education, health care, and nourishment. To scream and cry over a stupid animal? Please…I may sound insensitive, but that’s real.

Katie November 20th, 2006

Animals were not put on earth for humans to treat inhumanely, torture, kill brutally, and parade around their skins for fashion. It is one thing for a caveman to have killed a deer, eaten its meat, used its bones for tools, and worn its hide as his only means for warmth. It is quite another however to mass produce cattle, keep them locked up, shot full of antibiotics, have their throats slit while still alive, then turned into mcdonalds hamburgers, and the fur trim on a gucci coat. It is un necessary, gluttonous, and disgusting.

Props to lindsey for realizing how cruel the fur-trade world is, and doing her part to say “no!” i DONT agree with crulety to animals!

kim November 20th, 2006

Agreed…Go Lindsay!! I wasn’t a huge fan, but now she earned a little respect from me!

Jessika November 20th, 2006

I would never wear fur. I dont believe in killing animals, especially not for TACKY jackets, coats, shoes, ect.
Also anyone who wants something fur could definitly find it in faux which looks just the same, but excludes senseless killing.
Im so excited that Lindsay went Faux. Too bad Beyonce and J.Lo havent.

erin November 20th, 2006

wearing, or even just condoning fur, is morally equivalent to child molestation. animals raised for meat and leather are also tortured beyond belief. i challenge anyone who eats meat or wears fur to go to the peta website and watch some of the footage.

Penny November 20th, 2006

Sure, I’d wear fur….if I were a Native American 500 years ago. There is simply no practical need for fur when we have wonderful syntetic alternatives for function as well as aesthetics. Fashion is an art. “Art” is from the same root as artificial. There’s no creativity in skinning an animal, and I have more respect for someone who can make a nice, silky-soft fake.

Annie November 20th, 2006

I am so impressed that Lindsey Lohan has finally agreed to give up wearing skin and hair and calling it fashion. Anyone on this website who can actually post comments saying they love fur – has obviously not seen the videos on furfree.hsus.org and seen the reality of how over 50 million animals die each year in the most horrible ways possible for nothing more than a passing trend – that number is not even counting the countless others suffering in vicious traps and miserable cages on fur factory farms right now. It is heart breaking and completely unnecessary and cruel.

Jesse November 20th, 2006

I don’t wear fur or leather. I’m a vegan and I think it’s great that one less person is wearing dead animals.

Love Monkey November 20th, 2006

I think wearing fur is sick. When our ancestors did it, it was out of necessity. We don’t need fur to keep warm. Dead animals are not fashionable.

christina November 20th, 2006

how do you recognize real fur vs. fake fur? i agree that wearing real fur when there are so many other options available and when everyone knows how painful and cruel it is for animals, well it’s just …. bad taste!? My question is, i often see people wearing fur, but how can i know if it’s fake?

Jules November 20th, 2006

I trust her saying she wont wear fur anymore as much as I trust a blind barber

Eva November 20th, 2006

I would NEVER wear real fur.

Alayna November 20th, 2006

hey, i’m a pet owner and i KNOW FOR A FACT that PETA is not diffent from the fur making people. They kill around 95% of animals going into their shelters, i i were an animal i would rather run to to thte fur making people then PETA. PETA IS FULL OF PEOPLE WHO REALLY DON’T GIVE A DAMN ABOUT ANIMALS!!

For me i wear fake fur because real fur costs a lot, and get a grip people is animals were just like us we would be talk to them and they would go to work and make money for themselves. I do love all my animals (7 by the way, 5 very very furry ones) and hug them and try to connect and all but they are not just like us!

amy November 20th, 2006

Yay for no fur !

Sadie November 20th, 2006

I would never wear fur.I think its sick.I wouldn’t be able to walk around out in public knowing i have a dead animal on my back.We have thought and created better ways to keep warm, why do you still need to kill an innocent animal for a jacket?Fur is Dead!peta rocks!

Elizabeth November 20th, 2006

Terrible comment by ‘Mary’ about only animals being put on this Earth to serve “man.” Killing animals for food or in order to stay warm when humans had no other options is very different from torturing and killing animals in the name of fashion. It makes absolutely no sense to suggest that God would approve of the unnecessary and inhumane killing of a creature that he created simply to fulfill the shallow desires of a human who feels the need to own fur.

Willow November 20th, 2006

I think it’s dopey. There are people out there, real people that actually work to save and preserve our wildlife that have never worn fur. There is nothing heroic or respectable about trend following, maybe Lindsay should start one of her own for a change.

kelsey November 20th, 2006

I would never wear fur what is the point in being a vegetarian if I where to war fur it sans a long the base of would you like to wear my skin or my hair for a cot is it so important to you to wear the hair and skin of a nether thing and if so how would you feel if we decided to star wearing your skin and hair just simply because we thought it look good if I feel wrong eating an animal I’m serenely nut going to where it but and yes there is a but if you where so one in a pace where it was freezing and you ate the animal used the fur skin and bones then you are you sing every thing and you needed it and with this I have to add that you should all so have to hut give it an equal chance to survive

ella November 20th, 2006

i would never wear real fur, maybe fake furs but not real one. When i see real fur, i think about my dog. Would I want to wear my dog? NO! I think that this is a good step for Lindsay Lohan. Good for her!

Amy November 20th, 2006

This is in response to this comment:
I definitely would wear fur. God put animals on this earth and gave us dominion over them. Genesis 1-11. After Adam sinned, God made coats of skins and clothed Adam and Eve. To do this, God must have killed at least one animal (possibly more). I don’t believe in torturing animals, but they were put here to serve man.

Renee | Nov 20, 2006 2:13:44 PM

First of all Renee, assuming that the Bible holds all truth, if God gave dominion to us over animals, that means that we have the right to govern them. It does not give us the right, or mean that it is okay to abuse them.

A King has dominion over his subjects. Do you feel that this gives him the right to abuse his subject? If you feel it does, does it make it okay? Would you be complacent with the concept of him removing his subjects skin to wear for his own pleasure even if he had other options?

dirtyjerseynick November 20th, 2006

You can get the same look with out hurting animals so why do it ? Its a no brainer just say no to fur !

risika November 20th, 2006

alayna,

the only people at peta are the ones that care about them, do you even know what peta is? obviously not if you’re saying they don’t care about animals. and you would rather be in the fur industry if you were an animal? do you know what they do to animals in the fur industry? next time before you speak maybe you should do a little research sweety. i highly suggest educating yourself into the world of today.

NO FUR! Stop the unecessary killing of animals!

Cierra November 20th, 2006

Wearing any animal skin is gross. Animals used for fur are skinned alive as they live the last moments of their life, skinless, in agony until they die from shock. We all know how bad hangnails hurt, imagine the pain from a hangnail over your whole body!

Debbie November 20th, 2006

For one WHY wear Fur when there are beautiful Faux fashions and it just looks like you are wearing a DEAD animal to me. What is beautiful about THAT?! Maybe back in the stone age when we were not educated and aware of animals pain and the alternatives but today, it is totally insensitive, ignorant and downright selfish. The question that some people might “get” the point is “Would God/Jesus wear a dead animal”? Think NOT!!!

Leigha November 20th, 2006

I would never wear fur. I think it is probably the most stupid thing a human could do. The poor helpless animal uses it’s fur for warthm. But it doesn’t matter because they’re already dead. Like, how would you like it if someone ten times bigger than you just came up and skinned you? If people REALLY want to wear and purchase fur, there should be a video attached to the item showing how they really make fur. And if they still want to wear fur, they are crazy and should be put in a mental institution.

c j orr November 20th, 2006

I love to snuggle into the warmth that only real fur can provide. When the temps are freezing a fur over the icy feet is the best. I also love alpaca throws. I think its wrong to tell others what they can or cant wear you can do what you want but damaging other peoples property is wrong extremeists justify forcing their beliefs on others through violence Thats wrong.

Donna McBride November 20th, 2006

I would wear fake fur,because I love all animals.

Debbie November 20th, 2006

For one WHY wear Fur when there are beautiful Faux fashions and it just looks like you are wearing a DEAD animal to me. What is beautiful about THAT?! Maybe back in the stone age when we were not educated and aware of animals pain and the alternatives but today, it is totally insensitive, ignorant and downright selfish. The question that some people might “get” the point is “Would God/Jesus wear a dead animal”? Think NOT!!! As for these people that say “God gave us Dominion over animals”….what that means is….We are to cherish, enjoy like a beautiful scene and CARE for and PROTECT animals. We share a planet and Life with them. A Give and Take of caring. They help us we help them. Jesus said…”what you do to the Least of Them, You do to ME!! Thou Shall Not Kill does not say except animals….Killing for Fur is even more grievious in my eyes as it is for Money and Vanity.

Trisha LaFache November 20th, 2006

An interesting debate?? Actually. I’m bored. I am more worried about how theses people treat actual PEOPLE than whether they wear fur? Would they have a conversation that is not staged or planned or would they spread love to the universe? I think NOT. By the way. I would wear fur. Circle of life baby. But I am a nice person.

monica November 20th, 2006

I would not weae fur or leather because animals have rights to and the only reason people kill animals is because they are to scared go up against someone who can defend themselves. Animals are helpless and defenseless creatures so organizations like Peta are the onces helping animals stay alive.

Mary (animal activist) November 20th, 2006

God never put animals on earth for fashion. Don’t use the lame “but the bible states….” excuse. It’s for people who can’t back up what they believe in, it’s weak. The fact that you use your Gods name to justify your materialistic ways is pretty disgusting. The only time it was acceptable was when it became a life or death situation (WAY back in the day). Plus fur and leather are really expensive compared to say, faux fur and faux leather, which serve pretty much the same purpose.

And to whoever said that “PETA shoves their beliefs down your throat” think about this… Every time you eat meat or you wear those “gorgeous” leather boots, your shoving your opinion down the throats of those who are against it. And not to mention, every time you say “but God said this…” in any conversation.

Kerry November 20th, 2006

I would never wear fur. Only monsters wear fur.

Genesiz November 20th, 2006

I Wouldnt Wear Fur Or Leather Its Just Wrong!!

ashley November 20th, 2006

okay, whoever put that bible verse down is dumb… yeah, we dominate the animals, but when living in the U.S. where LLBEAN provides us with warm and durable (c’mon you have seen the comercials with the old woman…) THERE IS NO NEED FOR FUR! if you ever find yourself in alaska and need the warmth of animal skin, go for it that’s important.. but for a fashion statment??!!! where in the bible does it say that havin a fancy trim on your jacket is our right?

DISCUSTING FACT: It takes approx. 65 minks to make one womans jacket. minks that are kept in 2ftX2ft cages, three to one cage. skinned mostly alive.

PET YOUR PETS

Scott November 20th, 2006

Ya… Mary, I seriously hope that post is a joke. If not you’ve seriously got some issues with reality. God put animals here so we could needlessly raise them in disgusting and harsh conditions just so we can skin them alive and use their fur for a ridiculous looking coat?

Honestly, what kind of God do you worship? or do you even put thought into it.. ?

Mare November 20th, 2006

Lindsey Lohan is about as fake as any fake fur lined vest I own. She only jumped on the anti-fur wagon this week, next week she’ll be sporting a leather jacket.

joanie the vegan November 20th, 2006

if everyone could just step outside of themselves for once…outside of their greedy shopping binges, gluttonous cheese cravings and supposed right to dominate and destroy everything on this earth….the world would be a better place.

I would never wear fur….everyday i try to be a good person. i dont know how people who do wear fur can look at themselves in the mirror (and those who do wear fur probably spend a lot of their time in from of one).

popo November 20th, 2006

GO LINDSAY !!!
ANIMAL ARE NOT THERE TO SERVE HUMAIN !!
HUMAN CAN LIVE WITHOUT ANIMALS !!
I REALLY HOPE THAT HUMAN BEING WILL NEVER MEET CREATURES WHO ARE MUCH INTELLIGENT… IT WILL BE OUR TURN TO BE THE VICTIMS OF THEIR CRAZYNESS !!

AS FOR LEATHER, YOU CAN EAT MEAT AND WEAR CLOTHES, IT IS NOT THE SAME BECAUSE FUR IS REALLY INHUMAN METHODS AND WE ALL NOW WHAT’ZS HAPPEN FOR THE POOR CATS AND DOG IN CHINA.
LUV YA LINDSAY !!!
PETA APPRECIATE

Caroline November 20th, 2006

I recently had to wear real fur for a drama performance. I hated it but figured it was old and it was better to use it than throw it away and disrespect the animal who sacrificed it’s life for it. I would rather go naked than buy fur because the money goes to the fur farmers who would spend it on more torture equipment. And to the ignorant, naive people who use the old argument that people have been wearing fur to keep warm for thousands of years… you’re blind. It’s natural to kill animals in the wild for survival but you think it’s natural to breed them and put them in cages where they’ll spend their whole lives? As for the religious argument… all animals were created equal and you really think god would want you torturing his creations? Jesus didn’t sacrifice himself on the cross for this. I thought being christian was about being compassionate and caring about life. Obviously it really is just a bunch of self-righteous, hypocritical, species biased idiots.
Get happy, go vegan.
Peace, love, respect.

Becky November 20th, 2006

Good for her. It’s about time more celebrities stopped wearing fur. Those poor foxes and minks etc. have their skin ripped off of their bodies, literally after being hung on a hook. They’re still alive when they are thrown onto the carcass pile and are gasping for breath, and endure a painful, slow death. I support Lindsay now; I actually like her a lot more now. WEAR YOUR OWN SKIN.

David November 20th, 2006

GOOD!
I cant imagine wearing fur..how nasty.
those animals have their genitals electrocuted….nuf said.

oh poo November 20th, 2006

oh come on people keep it real..lindsey is just another fake star acting like she really cares about animals… hey if you wanna wear fur then go right ahead!

Kendra November 20th, 2006

I would absolutely wear fur, I do not believe in torturing animals, but we were given dominion over them. I do not agree with PETA and their hypocritical views on things, their proclamation that they are against “unethical” treatment of animals, and yet in contradiction to that statement, they themselves have slaughtered over 14,400 dogs and cats, because “it is more expensive to care for animals than it is to kill them”. Any organization with a president that can in good conscience say, “rat is dog is boy”, is most definitely not one that I could ever support.

Eileen November 20th, 2006

I will never wear fur in my life. My mother plans on passing on some family pieces to me eventually and I plan on selling the furs and donating the money to PETA or the SPCA.

Mary November 20th, 2006

I respect Lindsey for her choice!

What it comes down to is this:

THERE IS NO EXCUSE FOR WEARING FUR.

We are no longer cavemen and don’t need fur to keep warm.

Why choose to support the suffering death of an animal when there are alternatives? People who choose fur are cold-hearted and vain. For shame.

Billy November 20th, 2006

Fur is not just used for fasion its been worn by humans for like thosands of years for warmth. If people don’t want to wear fur than they dont have to, but they shouldn’t try to enforce there beliefs on others. But yes i would, and do, wear fur.

Emily November 20th, 2006

there is no need to take the fur of animals. we have enough for warmth. haven’t we taken enough from them already?

AD November 20th, 2006

leather purses …. enough said …. practice what you preach intelligently girls

Kristen November 20th, 2006

People who wear fur cannot call Ed Geins crazy! Why must you fur-wearers hide behind a book to say what’s okay and what’s not okay? Can you not think for yourselves?
If you ever see me wear fur, please skin and wear me!

kerissa November 20th, 2006

if you were to wear fake fur, i think it’s stupid to wear a whole lot of it. It still looks like an animal. But at least it’s not a real animal.
I would never wear fake fur though.

Nikki November 20th, 2006

lindsey lohan is a smart girl and if i could i would thank her for being human.
Anyone who finds comfort in sporting a defencless animal around there body can only be described as sick.
there is absoloutly no need to wear fur . i am an animal LOVER and think every living thing should be able to live free and without fear . We definetly need more celebrities to show there support ..its actualy kind of sad that thats what it comes down to is celebs telling us whats right and whats ethical. its a no brainer people .. would you wear your beloved family dog or cat around your neck.?.. didnt think so ..
check out http://www.peta.com get involved and get educated

Tia November 20th, 2006

I will never wear fur!
Animals are tortured for their skin and I’m not willing to be part of that.
Would you skin your dog for their fur? or wear the flesh of a human for a outfit? Probably not so why would you wear fur?
Besides it makes you look like you live in a cave.

Noelle November 20th, 2006

Killing animals all together is just wrong. You shouldn’t kill animals just to keep yourself warm, there are so many other things you can wear.

vegan brandon November 20th, 2006

Not wearing fur is not enough, however it is a start. And for those who are talking about wearing leather I don’t wear leather or eat meat or other animal biproducts.

Billy November 20th, 2006

i would absolutlyyy wear fur, and i do

i read a quote from a peta member once that said ” i value the life of a fly as much as i value the life of my son”…thats crazy like seriously, that person is sick

so i think THAT person has no heart…not people who wear fur

I heart fur November 20th, 2006

YES!!! Of course I love real fur!!! God gave us animals for food and warmth. Fake fur is cheap and nasty!!!!!

Loveleelayde November 20th, 2006

I’m glad Lindsay is fur free although it would be best if she stopped wearing leather also. Atleast she has made an effort and mind you everything must have a begining! If only J-lo would listen!!!!

O'Wryly November 20th, 2006

Well hell … after reading only a sampling of these frighteningly ignorant rantings by the idiots advocating the wearing of fur at any cost {both monetary & animal suffering}, it just underscores WHY I tend to prefer the company of 4 legged companions over people a majority of the time.

Alexa November 20th, 2006

You people that say “whatever” are truly either very coldhearted, extremely ignorant, or most likely both! How would you like to have your skin ripped off you while you are still alive just so some selfish person could wear it. There is NO WAY to defend this! As for the pseudo-Christain daring to quote the Bible I think you need to think again. “Dominion” does not mean to use however you want and torture. We are in control and should take care of other creatures not hurt them. Do you really think God would want any of His creatures treated in such cruel and heartless ways? Stop being so selfish!! They may not be able to talk but animals feel pain just like you and I do. I can only pray you people will someday grow a heart.

Jaclyn November 20th, 2006

God didn’t put anything anywhere natural systems evolved to support life. And we as human beings are dependent on nature to support us.
I can’t believe how ignorant so many of you are. How can you say, “God put animals on this earth for us to use” etc…Unreal that in 2006 there are people like this still around. Are you complete red necks? Leather and fur are totally different. Have you seen how the animals raised for fur are treated? I can’t even watch the videos I know are out there because it is so disturbing. I eat meat, organic free range meat. And I wear leather because you are stupid to think fur and leather are the same thing. Does anybody eat the minks, rabbits, chinchillas, foxes or cats that made your new coat? Doubt it.

sarah shepard November 20th, 2006

Face it, humans are finally beginning to evolve (that’s right, evolve) into a kinder, healthier, more aware species.

Women weren’t meant to serve men,
blacks weren’t meant to serve whites,
and animals aren’t here to serve humans.

Lindsay finally got a clue. Your turn.

sarah November 20th, 2006

Alright, I just want to say that some of you are incredibly smart, and you’re representing animal activists/ vegans very well.

And second, to everyone saying we’re hypocrites for shunning fur, but carrying leather handbags– we probably don’t. I haven’t worn leather or fur, or eaten animal products since I was sixteen- 7 years ago. Don’t make assumptions, if makes you look even more like idiots, if that is at al possible.

Acukev November 20th, 2006

I think it’s okay for people to wear fur but only if they trade their own flesh in exchange….iwwwwww.

Brenna November 20th, 2006

I would never ever stoop to the level of wearing fur. I don’t see the point in making animals suffer and die simply to make a fashion statement. I personally think it looks tacky.

Way to go Lindsay!

Jenn November 20th, 2006

God also put Dogs on earth, but I doubt many of you would wear them.

I’m anti-fur, anti-meat, & Anti-cruelity.

And it takes a big person to step up & change.

Congrats

Tiffany November 20th, 2006

I am DISGUSTED by the overwhelming idiocy and sheer stupidity in probably 99% of the posts here. Where is your sense of self-esteem and respect? ANIMALS DO NOT and SHOULD NEVER be given so-called “rights.” Giving them “rights” allows them to be on the same level of human BEINGS? You consume them, yet you object to wearing them for warmth or even fashion? I don’t hear them crying out about the injustices we do them; I don’t see a Rabbit or Chinchilla posting on this forum. Before you people worry about a poor squirrel’s life, why are we not more concerned with HUMAN RIGHTS?! The fact that there are third world countries struggling to get the leftovers of America, children getting RAPED all around the world, third trimester abortions seems to PALE in comparison to all of your whining about animals!

It’s no wonder Americans care more about their dog than about themselves… a testament to why we are the most obese country. Shape up your life, do something to ease another human being’s suffering, and don’t worry about the animals. They’ll be just fine.

And I own a chinchilla. When it dies, hello! to my new mittens.

aa November 20th, 2006

It really depresses me when I see how many people on here are actually using a ridiculous fiction (THE BIBLE) as support for their selfish lifestyles. It’s one thing if you want to eat meat or wear leather or fur with some other reasoning, but saying “it’s okay because God said so!” Give me a break.

I don’t want to step on the toes of religious people who can make decisions on their own, but some of the people on here that believe that the Bible is divinely inspired and should be taken as God’s go-ahead to eat animals (and hate women, and have slaves, and kill those in the way, while we’re at it) need to get a major reality check.

Sarah November 20th, 2006

I would never wear fur. It’s cruel to wear the pelts of innocent, mistreated creatures when beautiful, fashionable and warm alternatives are available. My faux fur hat is off to Linday Lohan!

brittney November 20th, 2006

1. Just because we think that wearing fur is wrong doesn’t mean that we don’t care about starving children. Give me a break. I’m sorry, I didn’t realize the two were mutually exclusive. I know a ton of people who won’t wear fur and still care about the things that are happening in the world…Darfur…etc. Stupid argument.
2. No, there is no way to get “humane fur.” I’m sorry, but that’s a lie. How is killing an animal just for its fur humane in any way when you can just as easily wear non-animal materials? There’s no beating around the bush, it’s cruel in any form, period.
3. For some reason, all of you who support fur think the rest of us are bashing it yet running around with leather purses and shoes. THIS IS NOT ALWAYS THE CASE. Newsflash: there are people who don’t wear fur OR leather. So stop assuming something completely idiotic…it makes you look ignorant.
4. Fake fur is “cheap and nasty”? Did it ever occur to you that YOU’RE WEARING A DEAD ANIMAL? Probably not, but that’s way more disgusting than wearing a faux-fur trimmed coat.

MARIE odabas November 20th, 2006

seriously im to poor to wear fur and anyways fur is too ugly to wear and is too hot to wear

michael November 20th, 2006

i would never wear fur. its disgusting. even fake fur. thats like something out of Silence of the Lambs. i feel bad that the stripes on my a.d.i.d.a.s. are suede.
have a heart, dont steal whats covering theirs.

solange November 20th, 2006

Real fur looks best on living, warm-blooded creatures. FAUX MATERIALS ARE GETTING SO COOL over here in Japan now!!! And really, ‘God’ gave us dominion over animals??? Pull yourself together, you weird zealot… That line was probably written by a minister of agriculture in a less developed culture long ago. God also gave us opposable thumbs so we could improve life and create better things!!! (^_^)/

Gloria November 20th, 2006

Are you kidding me? Have you seen the way they kill animals for fur in countries like China and Korea? Club the animal to death, electricution or worse? No thanks I can live quite well without fur.

Marion November 20th, 2006

Wearing fake fur a whole lot better than being so mean as to let animals suffer for a stupid fashion sense.

darkandlovely November 20th, 2006

I wear FUR I respect your right not to, I ask that you respect my right to wear it. I can’t stand PETA and their NAZI attitude. I respect those celebs that have not buckled under the pressure of PETA. I think Lindsey is just trying another thing to keep her in the media’s eye. Lord that girl needs to go away and give us a break.

Deb McClure November 20th, 2006

No way would I buy or wear fur. Not only is it cruel, but fur makes you look fat. And a sure fire way to look like a hooker is to wear fur.

Rachel November 20th, 2006

Fur is horrible. Most animals are skinned while still alive and die for people to wear coats. Please be more compassionate about the choices you make!

cherrie November 20th, 2006

i think its great that lindsay is changing her mind about wearing fur.its a cruel thing what they do to those animals, and im happy to see a celebrity trying to make a change in the world.

Jodi November 20th, 2006

No fur – fake or otherwise. Well, unless I became a porn star – maybe. NOT!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

micheleeee. November 20th, 2006

When the Native Americans used to kill animals way back before we killed them and took over their country, they had respect for the animals that they killed for food and clothing. They prayed to their Gods for the soul of the animal to be at peace. The animals died with DIGNATY! Nowadays, we just kill animals like they are nothing, in slaughterhouses, with our cars, everywhere. At least if you kill an animal, have some respect. Having your neck sliced with hanging upside down is no way to die.

And that it why I do not wear animal products or eat meat.

Karen November 20th, 2006

I used to not think about it all but now if I wear it I don’t feel in sync with nature. Faux is just as good! Let the animals great and small survive!

eboni November 20th, 2006

I don’t wear fur but I would whether it was faux or real. I really don’t care as long as it looks good. Eberyone is entitled to their opinion well this is mine. I understand animals die but doesn’t everybody and everything die at point?! I feel bad about the process that the animals go through but once the product is the store its too late for the animals.

Lacey November 20th, 2006

Personally, no I would not wear fur but alsI disovered many years ago that I can’t wear fur because it makes me break out in hives and welps so I wouldnt put myself in the situation.

Veronica November 20th, 2006

It seems completely hypocritical to me that one would choose not to wear fur when they still wear LEATHER

Hayls November 20th, 2006

I think its gr8 that the celebs are not wearing fur, i think its wrong to take an animals fur to wear when there are millions of other types of clothing and materials we could wear instead…

May November 20th, 2006

Fur is disgusting. People who wear fur might as well skin their pets and wear them as ponchos!

MIchelle November 20th, 2006

we eat meat right? At least the general population does… I pesonally dont like fur, but am not going to get pissed because someone does… It is everyones choice…

Katt November 20th, 2006

GO LINDSAY – YOU ROCK!!

I would NEVER wear fur OR leather! Silk and wool have also been banned from my closet. Animals do not exist simply to provide us with food or “decorative accessories”.

There are so many alternatives that look just as good (if not better) that do not involve the suffering of a living, feeling creature.

Wear the skin you’re in and leave the animal’s on their backs!

Peace out,
~Kat

=^..^=

KHARMA November 20th, 2006

Okay, the chick named Renee who believes sadly that man was put here to have domain over the rest of the planet is why our environment is as bad as it is and there are so many animals that are endangered. I’m of the firm faith that life is life – blood is blood – we are all connected, as Chief Seattle so humbly said. What we do to the web affects everyone. You wear fur, you wear leather, you eat meat – it is murder. If you are happy eating and wearing somethign that was painfully slaughtered than, hey, go for it. But I don’t know…think about what it would feel like if someone came up and clubbed you to death, ripped your skin from your flesh and made it into a handbag. Hmmmm….kind of disturbing isn’t it? The flip side is compassion – try it on, it feels very peaceful inside.

lena November 20th, 2006

go lindsey! wearing fur is horrible. especially since there are so many faux fur options. it IS cruelty to wear fur, because most of the fur comes from china where they skin the animals when they are still alive, and they definately don’t electrecute them before they do it. I also think that wearing leather is wrong, why would you want to wear dead skin? If you believe in Dominion in the sense of using animals, you should read the book by Matthew Scully, (Dominion:The Power of Men, the Suffering of Animals, and the Call to Mercy. A moral inquiry into the treatment of animals)one of the few vegetarian Republicans. Animals were not put on this Earth for our use, I mean they were here before us, so what were they doing then? Sittin’ around, waiting for humans to evolve so we could eat and exploit them? I highly doubt it.

todd lissner November 20th, 2006

good4lindsay!celebzcare/parentzdont!

alliette November 20th, 2006

I wear faux fur. and at work i tell everyone how horrible it is to wear fur.

Vanessa November 20th, 2006

GREAT!lidsay !! i love her now and those people are idiot who keep saying fur is wrong … wear ur own damn self oh wait ill hurt ..

deb November 20th, 2006

********FUR IS DEAD************* BOTTOM LINE.

MB November 20th, 2006

I wear fur, I love my Ugg boots (even though that skin is sheared and the sheep aren’t killed for it), I do in fact have a Yorkie and I love her. But the beaver & fox coat that I wear is an heirloom and I’ll continue to wear it. I abhor those who feel as though it’s their right to shove their opinions down the throats of others. PETA sometimes has inappropriate ways of expressing their views and because they tend to disregard the respect of the human in favor of the animals, I don’t spend a lot of time listening to their opinions. Maybe if they practice some of the tolerance they preach, I’d care more about what they had to say.

John November 20th, 2006

I personally think it shows weakness to use religion as an excuse to cause suffering.

mary November 20th, 2006

Dog and Cat fur found in clothes and children’s toys falsely labeled as another kind of fur, or hidden within the product.
http://www.msnbc.msn.com/id/15816158/GT1=8717

jennyj November 20th, 2006

Fur is so unnecessary and not fashionable. As people learn about the cruelty involved in fur “production” I’m sure fewer and fewer people will want to contribute to such cruelty.

Lili November 21st, 2006

I might be more impressed by the Petards if they’d learn proper spelling and grammar. As it stands, Nothing will ever sway me to believe that anything PeTa says is true, nor will the actions of a celebrity sway my feelings about fur. I think its too expensive, but hey- to each his own.

Mandi November 21st, 2006

Faux fur is cheaper. Spend money on something that will make a difference in this world other than clothes that will stay in style for two weeks.

Tina November 21st, 2006

Lindsay, thank god she decided so! we need celebrities to increase their awareness, and consequently ours, of the cruelty and torture we have been subjecting poor animals to for years. if celebrities could push for more animal free fashion, including faux leather footwear, that would be a great place to start. thanks Lindsay. you are aware after all. and please religious persons, look at what wrongs persons have done in the name of religion. embarassingly enough, it should not be a supporting authority.

Crystal November 21st, 2006

I would and do wear fur. Not only is it warm, its comfortable. Yes its sad that you have to kill a lil bunny for it, but the bunny would die anyways. If we don’t keep the bunny population down, they would all starve, and more would die. Might as well use some of em for good and not make em suffer.

Dana Goldenberg November 21st, 2006

k , so i clicked a button and as a result, ended up on this page. I could not help reading the statement that god put animals on earth to give us dominion over them?!…something along those lines and then proceeded to give a quote from the bible- um sir/ms whatever- Are you for real?! Animals were not put on this earth for us to have power and dominion over them. It is these beliefs that have helped make the world a sad and dark place. Please dont quote the bible on a people magazine’s comment page to try to justify those who choose to wear fur. common …seriously! so funny/pathetic at the same time.

Kat November 21st, 2006

I, personally, would never wear fur.

It’s wrong, it’s cruel and there’s no reason for it.

I’ll just wear my own skin, thank you very much.

Heather November 21st, 2006

To the Heather that wears fur and thinks we should worry about children:
How many thousands did your fur costs? How many children would that money have fed through a charitable organization?

Animal populations are self-regulating, they don’t grow beyond the capacity of the environment to sustain that organization. Humans don’t seem to have that sense. Meanwhile, studies indicate that there is more than enough food to feed the world, its just not spread out appropriately. The food that belongs to the starving child in Africa is in the belly of a fat lazy American!

Lex November 21st, 2006

For those of you who support fur—I think that if you guys have actually seen the process of an animal being skinned alive simply for fur you would definitely think twice before putting on another fur coat, scarf, hat, etc. It is simply deplorable and disgusting the way animals are treated for human purposes. Can anyone really tell the difference between fake and real fur? I can’t. So why not go with the fake fur and save an animal’s life. The animals on our planet deserve respect.
The only positive aspect about leather is that the whole animal is used and not wasted. Constant slaughter for animal skins is unquestionably horrid.
Lex

Maggie G. November 21st, 2006

I would never wear fur I have never had any desire to, so why would I start now? Yes I admit I wear some leather and own some leather purses but I try to stay away from what I can.

Heather November 21st, 2006

I would never wear something that used to have a face.

Kelly November 21st, 2006

To not wear fur is to oppose the cruelty to animals that happens. One does not need to exclude leather, meat, or all other animal products in their diet to be considered compassionate for choosing not to wear fur. Not choosing to take part in any kind of animal cruelty is honorable. Everyone in the world should strive to alleviate the suffering of other beings. Being vegan, choosing to not wear fur, etc is not about personal purity but about doing as much as you can to alleviate suffering.

Iman November 21st, 2006

I wouldnt wear fake or real fur because i still think fake fur is kind of advertising the real thing. Fur looks ridicoulus, what it is is ridicouluse, i dont see the point in ever wearing fur its inhumane and disgusting.

I think people buy big fur coats to try and show off that they have money to afford one, not knowing that they look like jackasses.

Steve November 21st, 2006

Yes, God does say in the Bible that animals were created for humans to use. But God also says that women are the property of their husbands. (DT 5:21), and that if a man marries, then decides that he hates his wife, he can claim she wasn’t a virgin when they were married. If her father can’t produce the “tokens of her virginity” (bloody sheets), then the woman is to be stoned to death at her father’s doorstep. (DT 22:21)

Therefore, I do not believe the Bible is a good source upon which to base your morals on any issue, including animal rights.

Jen November 21st, 2006

So…I fell in love with a rabbet fur jacket today…it’s really sad to think of the poor little animals…but I loved it!!! And my goodness, I should hope that they can affored to at least treat them well before they die…the coat was only $2,675.

meg November 21st, 2006

do you think animals get around in human skin coats?

i dont wear leather or fur.

i find it disgusting.

Holly November 21st, 2006

Go Lindsay and anyone who doesn’t wear fur!
Anyone who wears fur is a loser. You think it looks good, well it looks like crap and should be banned. What the animals go through for their fur is just cruel! torture and cruelty.
you suck if you wear fur! Just shows how thoughtless and stupid you are.
I
peace
Holly

Melissa November 21st, 2006

Wearing fur is ignorant, tacky, classless and for the ethically and morally bankrupt. It doesn’t get any more complicated than that.

Stella November 21st, 2006

I, personally, don’t think that I could ever bring myself to wear it or even try it on. I would feel really guilty and sad for the animal that had to die for it. I also wonder how wearing dead animals became such a trendy thing to do. I wish that it weren’t, but we can’t ask them to change, because we don’t want them to ask us to change.

Katherine November 21st, 2006

NO way would i wear fur! any person with a decent heart wouldn’t. don’t try to give me that ‘that’s why animals were put on earth’ BS. the bloody fur industry brutally kills over 40 million beautiful, innocent animals every year. some are people’s pets, stolen dogs and cats! some animals are skinned alive. what the hell is this world coming to? remember: it takes 40 animals to make a fur coat, and ONE person to make a difference.

FUR WEARERS: educate your mind at http://www.furisdead.com and http://www.furkills.org

Lilah November 21st, 2006

It’s funny to see how a nation that is supposed to be the n.1 in the world is still so pre-historic in some things, is not a question of using fur, the real question is how this fur is taken!

Many animals are almost extint, but the hunting to get the skin continues and it’s barbarian!

“Eighty-five percent of the fur industry’s skins come from animals living captive on fur factory farms. These farms can hold thousands of animals, and the practices used to farm them are remarkably uniform around the globe. As with other intensive-confinement animal farms, the methods used on fur factory farms are designed to maximize profits, always at the expense of the animals.”

http://www.petatv.com/tvpopup/video.asp?video=fur_farm&Player=wm&speed=_med

How can you call a human being or a catholic after agreeing with this?
If you are a catholic or believe in God, by thinking that cruelty against animals is ok, then you are not going to paradise as you think, you are going straight to HELL!!

Elizabeth November 21st, 2006

I would never wear fur… it just looks ridiculous on humans and causes unnecesssary slaughter of some of natures most beautiful animals

SYLVIA CANTU November 21st, 2006

it’s quite disturbing how anyone can concieve the idea of wearin this non the less killin and slaughtering poor defenseless animals it disgust me totally

Christina Wilmowski November 21st, 2006

I would never wear fur.
I don’t wear fake fur purely because I don’t think it looks attractive.
Wearing fur would literally make my skin crawl, I cannot understand why anyone would want to wrap a dead animal around them, no matter how clean it was.
But then I don’t wear leather or wool either, and those would also creep me out to wear!
Good on Lindsey Lohan for making a stand; with her status hopefully more people will be aware of the horrors of fur.

laura November 21st, 2006

It’s a good thing when celebrities get involved in a good cause, because they draw the most attention. I wish more famous people would stand up for causes and their opinions. After all they can do a lot more with their fame than just look pretty!

Polly November 21st, 2006

I can’t actually believe this has turned into an arguement.
Fur belongs on animals end of story.
As for shoving tree hugging opinions down your throats, we get it every day of our lifes, have you ever walked down a highstreet its like a graveyard these days. Im sorry but sometimes you need to shout your opinion from a roof top just to be heard over the fightening sounds of murder.
I have never in my entire life eaten meat and i never have the intention of wearing the cruel left overs thank you very much.

I despair.

Lets just hope its not just a facade with Lindsay.

as for the people opposed to the unecessary slaughter of thousands of animals. I applaud you, I trually applaud all of you. Your making a difference dont ever let anybody tell you your not. A difference is a difference no matter how small

Karin November 21st, 2006

I’d never wear fur. It’s completely cruel and unnecessary.

Dutchy November 21st, 2006

I say NO to fur. There is a difference between leather –although I don’t buy leather clothing either– and fur: to create these ‘adorable’ fur coats, animals are bred or wild animals are killed in brutal ways. As far as religion is concerned: I don’t think God would have wanted us to abuse earth’s resources just to look pretty. Fur is no longer a necessity of life: not in Western society and certainly not in Hollywood!

kristin November 21st, 2006

YAY for Lindsay! She is being a GREAT role model for the little girls that look up to her!

Josh Balk November 21st, 2006

It’s hard to think of something more unattractive for a woman to wear than a fur or fur trimmed coat. Seeing a woman wear the fur of dead animals is just gross – a total turn-off to guys.

Jenna November 21st, 2006

It’s called a food chain. Animals “torture” other animals to get things they need or want to feel comfortable!!!! Whoever wants to wear fur, wear it. If you’re against it, keep it to yourself. Stop trying to force your beliefs on us.

Tess November 21st, 2006

The opening statement on this blog is … “No stranger to wearing fur, Lindsay Lohan was about to be named to PETA’s upcoming worst-dressed list.” Seems to me that Lindsay is only trying to save her name. I, personally, don’t believe she is the do-gooder some of you have made her out to be.

Would I wear fur? Nope.

Chessie November 21st, 2006

Fur is sick. If you wear fur, you might as well carry a neon sign that says “I am a cruel idiot.”

Courtney November 21st, 2006

It’s funny that we’re still even having a debate about fur. Fur is outdated, tacky and beyond the terms “cruel”. If any of the people who still wear/promote fur have seen footage on how fur is obtained, and STILL wear it…to me that speaks volumes over someones morale and selfishness. FUR IS DEAD.

Orsi November 21st, 2006

I would never wear dead animals on myself. Neither fur, nor leather!!

NK November 21st, 2006

Hell no, not ever, not real or fake.

Leigh November 21st, 2006

Everyone is so worried about the cries of the poor rabbit. Did anyone ever stop to think about the poor cries of the cotton bush as its blooms were being plucked off just to make your underwear?? Or the poor sheep who has to go around like a hairless idiot just so you can have cashmere? Why don’t we all just wear polyster all the time and look cheap. I eat eggs and drink milk and love my steak! And anyone who tells me that is wrong can get over it. Wearing fur is natural. The people out in the jungles wear fur. So can I. How about be more concerned about humanity and take up a cause like feeding the homeless or breast cancer research. An animal is just that… an animal. Worry more about people and helping each other out.

Ann Chynoweth November 21st, 2006

I would never wear fur because it causes horrible animal suffering and there is absolutely no excuse to wear the skin of tortured animals. I applaud Lindsay.

Brit November 21st, 2006

At least the girl did SOMETHING right. Yay for no fur! Fur is mean, cruel, heartless, and pointless. You want the “fur” look, wear the fake stuff. It doesn’t make you any more of a “celebrity” by killing innocent creatures.

Rebecca November 21st, 2006

Fur is disgusting- why would someone kill an animal to wear it’s skin and hair their body? Ewwww! What’s the point in killing a living being for fashion? Sorry, but fur does not even look pretty!

SHELLI November 21st, 2006

IM NOW A NEW FAN …………. ANYONE WHO WUD WEAR AN ANIMALS SKIN FOR FASHION NEEDS HEAD EXAMINED!

Saria November 21st, 2006

Come on, let’s get real here. Lindsay doesn’t care about the fur issue at all. After her train wreck stint as the host of the WMAs, she just doesn’t want any more bad press. Being named to PETA’s worst dressed list would certainly fall into that category. Her ploy obviously seemed to work since PETA dropped her from the list. Just another horribly fake and shallow examplar of fame…

Heather November 21st, 2006

Leigh:
1. Cotton bushes don’t “cry.”
2. There’s this little thing called summer. The sheep don’t want to wear wool in 80 or 90 degree weather any more than we do.

Jamie Marks November 21st, 2006

I don’t think anyone should wear real fur animals were NOT put here to serve man, not to be KILLED for there skin they were put here the same reason we were. We need to protect them not slaughter them.

Mallory November 21st, 2006

Anyone who buys fur should look up some of the videos that are on the internet (not just PETA videos) and see what really goes on in the fur industry. The animals are abused beyond anything I could have ever imagined. When watching these exposes, you are literally watching animals writhe in pain while people torture and kill them for vanity and selfishness – for things like coats, pelts, meat, and other animal products. It’s disturbing and disgusting and it makes me cry. The fact that cheap fur often comes from dogs and cats in China makes me even more depressed.

If you watch these videos and still want to wear fur, that is your choice. I don’t have to like it or respect it, butI have to live with it. However, I don’t see how anyone could view that footage and ever wear fur (or leather, for that matter) again.

Sarah November 21st, 2006

Heather:

I think you missed Leigh’s point.

Jalyon November 21st, 2006

I love fur. It is so warm and cozy. The animals are specially raised at a farm to provide us with fur. I would never hunt a baby seal or anything but if someone raised one for me to wear its fur, I’m totally cool with it.

kaytee November 21st, 2006

ok first off, I would NEVER wear leather or fur…or have anything to do with animal cruelty in any way…secondly…lindsay lohan can jump a cliff…she says no fur now, but give her a week, she’s just lame.

anna November 21st, 2006

WEARING REAL FUR IT’S CRIMINAL!!unhumaine inresponsable just ugly selfish people will wear it. Most cuality fur items come from animals which are been skined a LIVE!! even in china kill dogs, all kinds of cats wild animals ect IT’S DISGUSTING. With leather at list the animal had have a decent live and are been killed with respect also the meat is been used to feed a lots of people just with one cow.

Sara November 21st, 2006

Lindsay Lohan and others who have “had a change of heart” are really just getting publicity. You don’t wear fur for almost all your life and then decide to just stop wearing it when you see a window display of fur. I mean you never cared before when you were wearing it , so I highly doubt that seeing that made you change your mind.

Sheila Hopkins November 21st, 2006

I will and do wear fur. If you choose not too..then don’t. But don’t push your views on the rest of us.

LAURIE November 21st, 2006

I can not even imagin in this day and age people would still wear FUR. It looks like you belong back with the cavemen. If any rational person knew how the animals that provide the fur were treated they would never approve if they had a heart. They suffer being in extreme climates being kept outside in over stuffed cages. They are often kicked and beaten. Many suffer emotional stress and chew on their own bodies. Furthermore, most are still alive when skinned because of the lack of concern over making sure they are dead, still looking around as their skin has been pulled off of them. Totally disgusting and CRUEL !!! Synthetics people !!!

Shannon Rowland November 21st, 2006

You guys are living in a fantasy land if you think the way our ancestors did it is anything like what they do today! They killed because they thought they had to and then used every single piece of that creature because life is sacred. These days, the animal killing industry is run with one thing in mind: PROFIT! It doesn’t matter to the CEO’s who gets cancer (like the people who work in the leather factories) and the workers are CONDONED for treating living beings with no remorse or pity. I thought my family was dysfunctional, but at least my dad didn’t have to torture animals for a living, and then come home to punish me! Basically, if this doesn’t disgust you, you aren’t really paying attention! Don’t get pissy about something that you haven’t researched!

cocohailey November 21st, 2006

fur looks ridiculous on anybody, but I think it’s worse on a man, it’s an instant “pimp” look, we don’t need fur, it doesn’t look pretty, it looks stupid, we gotta wise up!

Dina November 21st, 2006

Fur is going to be part of fashion for ages. Nothing will ever change that. It feels so good to wear it. And for those of you who choose not to wear it, it’s your choice, it’s a free country after all. But don’t call everyone else who does not have the same poin of view names. We are all allowed to have our own opinions. As far as no fur activists go, I got ambushed by them once, while wearing a very expensive fur coat, and once I called the police on my cell, they ran, like little scared rabbits. So there. And by the way, that coat is great, warm and very pretty. It’s a bit old, so I am getting a new one this year.

Tasha Roach November 21st, 2006

I love animals,but Iam more concerned with people starving and living on the streets than animals being killed for their fur. And, who ever wants to wear one I say go for it.
Because I would.

Addie November 21st, 2006

These people who are saying whearing fur is bad. Come off of it. The aniaml has already been killed. Why not put it to good use. People are not goint to stop killing the animals no matter how hard you try to stop it. You can whine and complain all you want but it wont stop it. I would not kill the animal myself but, if I see something in the store and I like it, I don’t care if it is real or fake I will wear it. PETA get over your selfs.

Courtney November 21st, 2006

I think that if anyone thinks it is ok to wear real fur not only are you a SICK individual but it is pretty obvious that you also have NO heart. Some people are just selfish, ignorant human beings. It’s sickening!

me November 21st, 2006

YESSSSSSSSSSSSSSSSSS!!! Of course I love real fur!!! It is soft and beautiful and I have 2 lovely fur shrugs in brown and black. God gave us animals for food and warmth. Take that you Peta Dorks! Fake fur is cheap and nasty!!!!!

Supergirl November 21st, 2006

heya

no i would never wear fur, IM A VEGGIE!

yay lohan is doin summin good for a change

Heather November 21st, 2006

Sarah:
I think I got Leigh’s point (although it is also based on a logical fallacy). A basic tenet of debate is not to prop your argument upon idiocy. I can’t read about Leigh’s “crying cotton bushes” and poor “hairless sheep” in the middle of summer and then proceed to take anything she has to say seriously.

Leigh November 21st, 2006

Heather:

Did you not pick up on the sarcasam there??

And do you think its fair how PETA is such an extremist organization beating people and spray painting people wearing fur? Do you really think that gets the point across? My point is “animal-rights activists” are more concerned about an animal than they are about mankind. Take up your cause for something that will actually give back to and be productive in our society, like helping educate homeless people.

Robyn November 21st, 2006

I’m really insulted by some comments on here. First, of all animals were not put on earth to serve our purposes. Stop quoting the freaking bible to serve your purposes.! The bible also says man should respect and take care of animals!!! Moron!

Plus, the bible is not a good source to argue from because one could argue that the bible is purely based on myth. Adam and Even is just a mythological story taken from the Ancient Greeks. The same goes for Noah. The Greeks had these stories first all the church did was Christianize the stories and change the names. We can also not forget man wrote the bible! The religious issue is a whole other issue though. I do not want to insult the beliefs of some of the people here.

Back to the fur: Some of these arguments are so dumb! If you are going to argue something please make sure it is a proper argument. These are not arguments:

1. Man is superior over animals because he is dominatant, therefore, man should rule over animals. Example. Man should be able to exploit them etc.

If you believe that moronic statement then you must agree with this statement: If superiority determines the right to dominate then any superior life form should dominate over the other.

If aliens came here and were superior to man then they would have the right to dominate man and exploit him!

2. Animals do not have the mental capacity of humans, therefore, man can use animals any way they wish. example, exploit, kill etc

Mentally retarded humans do not have the same mental capacity as the average human. Does that mean we should exploit them too? Should we put them in cages?

3. The prehistoric wore fur, so we should too! One of the dumbest statements possible.

If one agrees with this statement then one must also agree that the present man should be able to do everything the prehistoric people did. Therefore, one can eat raw meet, run around naked, brutally kill others and have no system of law etc.

Sorry about my rage, but I hate stupid comments sorry if my sentences are messy. I’m so mad I cant think right! LOL!

Laura November 21st, 2006

I don’t disagree with the fact that animals are put in this earth for us to enjoy, but at the same time there is a diffrence between need and vanity. Is J-lo in serious “need” of all those multicolored fur coats she owns or is it just vanity? Making an animal suffer for necesity is one thing…but just to look good? Give me a break! It’s disgusting.

Robyn November 21st, 2006

I wear real fur. I eat meats. I wear leather. I agree, those people who are against wearing fur I can guarantee you own leather….what about those poor animals? Hypocrites. Nothing wrong with wearing fur or eating meats…cry me a river PETA. Good for J Lo.

Kasia | Nov 20, 2006 2:59:32 PM

Atleast, they are doing their part to help the situation! What are you doing nothing.

A smart man once said. How will man ever respect one another when he cannot even be kind to defenseless animals?

Natalie November 21st, 2006

I bet most people eat meat and they are not vegitarians. So why is it OK to kill some animals for food and not OK to kill other animals for fur and leather? Or, maybe now we’re all going to eat synthetic meat like we have to wear synthetic fur? Somebody wrote before that it is a food chain. Animals also eat animals. So, why if one animal eats another one it is OK, and if people eat animals or use their fur, it is not OK? I don’t see any consistancy here.

isadora November 21st, 2006

fur is pretty on the animals but not on us,i agree that killing animals to get nice clothing is a waste.

Wayyli November 21st, 2006

for the people who uses adam and eve as an excuse to wear fur, well, tahts just wrong. because some of us might not even believe in god. im not saying that we shouldn’t wear fur, im just saying that you can’t really use adam/eve as an excuse

Becki November 21st, 2006

I’ve enver worn, nor do I intend to wear fur. I’m a veggie and I I dont wear leather either. The fur trade is disgusting and pointless! Those people giving biblical quotes to justify wearing fur are pathetic! Animals aren’t alive for humans to torture and kill them, they’re alive to LIVE!

Tally November 21st, 2006

my god no its chea n nasty ud b lucky 2 evn get me 2 wear fake either!

Ralph November 21st, 2006

can you babble Mary GOD NEVER INTENDED ANIMALS TO BE RIPPED APART ALIVE.

CAVEMEN WEAR FUR NOT CIVILIZED PEOPLE!

Vickie November 21st, 2006

if people want to wear fur, it should be up to them…thats the great thing about living in a democracy and about being able to say and do WHAT PEOPLE WANT same for if people think that wearing fur is awful, but a qiuck question, anyone out there who claims that wearing fur is inhumane, do you own anything leather? like shoes or a bag? and are you completely vegan? it should be up to people to wear what they want and they shouldn’t be persecuted for wearing and item that has fur on it. wearing a pair of leather shoes can be seen to be just as bad. if you’re going to be strongly ‘anti-fur’ dont just do things by half, go the whole nine yards.

Kasia November 21st, 2006

Robyn, what am I doing? I have been a vegetarian for four years, and never wear leather or fur. The only fur that I own is a Christian Dior fur coat (which i have NEVER worn) that my grandmother gave to me before she died. What else am I doing? Speaking my mind. (Sorry Renee, I meant Mary ). And Misty if you want to wear fur, you’re right, that’s your business not mine. If I want to believe in evolution, and voice my opinion of it, that too is my business. However, this is a discussion board, a place for people to write whats on their mind.

Lorac November 21st, 2006

What it basically comes down to is freedom of choice. As long as it’s legal, everyone has the freedom to choose whatever they want to do, and no one else has any right to tell them otherwise. Pro-life people are in the wrong when they attack abortion clinics, as long as it’s legal, they have to allow the women to do what they believe is right. This is no different. As long as fur is legal, it doesn’t matter your personal feelings on the issue, you have to let everyone make up their own mind and do what they feel is right for them.

Personally, I love fur. I’ve researched it thoroughly through non-biased sources and found that, SURPRISE SURPRISE animal rights groups like PeTA are a bunch of liars! They take outdated information, flat out lie and have even paid people to commit the attrocities for videos. Fur farming is no more brutal or cruel than any other kind of farming. In fact, in Finland, one of the top 3 producers of mink (right after America and Canada) mink were award the most well taken care of ranched animal in the country by their federal humane society.

The bias against fur comes out of lies and ignorance. If anyone bothered to do actual reading on the subject instead of just listening to terrorists like ALF, they’d know that wearing a mink coat is no worse than eating a hamburger.

Lorac November 21st, 2006

Sorry for the double, but someone was right.

The only difference between fur and leather is that one is shaved and one is not. The only reason animal rights whackjobs don’t attack leather wearers is because women make easier targets than big, burly bikers. They only attack fur because they’re too cowardly to attack most leather wearers.

Jaime Couch November 21st, 2006

Thank you Lindsay Lohen. I would never wear fur. It is cruel and disgusting. People need to learn their facts and made to watch videos of fur farms!!! I hope people who wear fur will sometime in their life experience the pain the animal went through to make their ugly coat.

Ellen November 21st, 2006

It’s amazing how pro-fur people attempt to portray anti-fur,anti-cruelty people as not caring about humanity. Believe it or not, it is possible to feel compassion for all living beings. Those who care about animals are most likely to care equally about all sentient beings and regularly do their part to make this world a better place for all.

There is absolutely no need for anyone, including J-Lo or Beyonce, to wear fur. Those who choose to do so are either totally uniformed or just plain heartless.

To quote Gandhi “The greatness of a nation and its moral progress can be judged by the way its animals are treated”.

Sadly, it looks like some of us are in urgent need of enlightenment.

Nicole November 21st, 2006

Anyone who sits here and says “God put animals here on earth for this reason and we have dominion over them,” needs to go to PETA’s website and see what exactly they do to them! The fur traders treat these animals so cruel! It’s alot different then slaughtering a cow! They don’t cut the cow apart while it’s still alive!! We also eat the cow and use it for many things, not just it’s fur! I recommend you go check out their website before saying anything like that!!!!!!!!

alice November 21st, 2006

good!

Cooter Boots November 21st, 2006

Absolutely. I actually have fur that was given to me from my grandmother. They were a coat long before PETA existed. And if the beavers had lived they’d be dead by now anyway

Brooke November 21st, 2006

I think wearing fur is disquisting. Anyone who thinks it’s ok deserves to have the skin taken off of their body and placed on an animal whose fur has been taken for selfish needs. As for fake fur… it may be fake, but on a fashion sense, it looks like you are plastic gross-ness. I say NAY to it all.

ABC123 November 21st, 2006

Like someone had previously stated, some of you who swear off fur probably have leather jackets, or better yet, leather shoes/sneakers in your closets…and where do you think genuine leather comes from?

Also, most people (probably some who are pro-PETA, anti-fur) eat some form of meat, poultry, seafood, etc. everyday. It’s still killing animals. So I ask what is the difference and what makes one right over the other?

Courtney November 21st, 2006

Never would I wear real fur, it is wrong and gross! That fur looks better on the animals.

And on that note, go visit Coquette Faux Furriers, all made by the lovely Miss Bettina! Cutest stuff ever!

http://www.coquettefauxfurriers.com

Misty November 21st, 2006

Thank you Robyn for your rant….you have a right….yes, Kasia, this is a message board & you have your opinion…so do I. That is what is so great about America, FREEDOM. We are free to wear fur. Period. If people want to degrade others for wearing fur & assume they are horrible people, so be it. That is your choice to form your own opinion. I am one of those laid back people, if you are doing something I don’t agree with, so what, it is your choice. If I am wearing fur & your don’t like it, TURN YOUR HEAD. I agree 100% with Lorac.

I could care less what you do with your time…vegan great. Vegetarian, good for you. PETA supporter, wonderful!

Bryan November 21st, 2006

i wonder what prada would have to say about the new face of their miu miu brand, which prominently featured fur in their fall collection, siding with peta?

lisa November 21st, 2006

thank you lindsay for going fur free the animals need more people like you that are willing to take a stand for there safety

Heather November 21st, 2006

Leigh:
I don’t subscribe to PETA’s extremisms, I just simply believe that true compassion extends beyond caring for humans alone. I do devote my time to worthwhile causes, boy’s and girl’s club of america, big bro.s/big sis, and research to aid grassroots development in south america. While I do these activities, I choose not to wear fur for many reasons, one of which is that the thousands people spend on one fur coat represents more than a year’s wages to people in some countries. Wearing fur is an ethical dillema in more than one way.

A November 21st, 2006

The look of fur is not for me…but everyone should be able to wear whatever they want without fear of ridicule by anyone. That is the glorious goal of America (and should be the world’s): to be who you are without being ridiculed.

Nicky November 21st, 2006

I have no problem wearing fur – I actually own a few fur coats and hats and it’s uber cute! Not to mention – it’s definitely classy. I don’t like this “let’s get way sentimental” thing – it’s such a killer of good fashion and good clothing choice. Where I live, it gets cold and trust me – fur is an amazing and beautiful item that will keep you warm and make you look pretty at the same time.

And I can say that I adore animals – It’s just part of life in colder areas. I think PETA members should just accept personal choices and not be so consumed with rage. God it’s so disgraceful how PETA acts – makes me absolutely sick to the stomach and makes me feel repulsed by their behavior even more – of course turning me completely off for their efforts.

j.s November 21st, 2006

Wearing real fur is killing the animals!!!!!!!!

Ellen November 21st, 2006

Nicky: What repulses me is the lack of compassion by people like yourself who wear fur knowing how much an animal has suffered so you can have your ridiculous coat. And uber-cute and classy? Don’t kid yourself! The only one who looks good in fur is the original owner.

As for cold weather, I too live in a very cold climate and have never felt the need to wear fur.

Alison November 21st, 2006

I just watched the PETA video. I almost stared crying… I couldn’t finish it. Everyone should go watch this. educate yourself. if fake fur looks the same why do that to a poor defenseless animal? Think logically people, not bibically. we are 3000 years more advanced.

http://www.petatv.com/tvpopup/video.asp?video=fur_farm&Player=wm&speed=_med

olha November 21st, 2006

yah of course i will wear fur…ppl get a life…the animal is dead already, so wut if u wear it??? its like dont use paper cuz ur killing trees…lol.

Me November 21st, 2006

Hi “olha”, they had to either skin the animal alive, or slaughter it first to get that fur. Get real, it’s not as if these huge money hungry corporations drive along roads all day in search of road kill with decent fur in hopes they might be able to turn around and sell it. Sorry, by buying it you are supporting the unethical treatment of those animals. Proud to wear something dead? I wouldn’t be.

To whoever made the “Fur has been used for warmth for many years” comment, get a clue. Fur is only used for fashion in our time, not because it simply keeps you warm.

P.s- Don’t ever compare killing trees with the killing of animals. I don’t agree with how much paper is used in our day, I think people need to learn how to cut down on their use and recycle. But since animals can feel and become emotional… I wouldn’t ever put the two side by side.

angel November 21st, 2006

woah go lindsay. i would do the same i love animals too much

Alyssa November 21st, 2006

Wow, all I can say is I am shocked by how stupid and igorant some of you people are. You are actually making me sick. I’m sure all of you wearing fur and incredibly ugly, insecure people who need to feel special by wearing an “expensive” piece of clothing. Just pathetic..
On a positive note, I am very impressed by how many anit-fur people there are on here… we definitely beat out those ignorant fur-wearing fools! Way to go guys!

SH November 21st, 2006

WOW! I take it back, ‘olha’ has the most ignorant rant I’ve ever heard. Don’t worry Marry. You’re still a close second.

ena November 22nd, 2006

No Fur?
What is that over her shoulders?
I dunno maybe its fake… maybe…

To all the fur grubbing fools. November 22nd, 2006

I’ve read enough comments to make me literally sick to the stomach and angry with such ignorant, self-assured people. The thought of someone trying to jusify wearing Fur because they damn well please to do so is repulsive. Stop turning out whats written in the bible and grow your own two feet, I can guarantee you won’t have a stable argument. You know, ignorance in a situation regarding the cruelty towards something that feels, will obviosuly carry on into everyday interactions with people. Leading to I can’t imagine you being that great of a human being to be around, not so caring are you?

You wear fur, why? Is it because draping dead animals over your shoulders is just so appealing? Or because it comes down to your morals and well… Spending 5 grand to support the torturing of animals to continue is a good deed by you? Next time you strap your mink jacket, or carry your rabbit lined purse, imagine someone taking your pet, skinning them alive and lining their hood. Loving, huh?

Christina November 22nd, 2006

You are an idiot if you think wearing fur is the same as wearing leather. You don’t eat a mink or fox. The animal is being killed purely for fashion value and that is shallow and materialistic. A cow is not killed purely for the skin. It feeds people as well. It’s not used so some rich person can look stylish.

:: Ellie :: November 22nd, 2006

heck yeah for La Lohan!!!!!!!! thats awesome shes anti-fur

nicola November 22nd, 2006

I’ve been reading all the comments made on the subject and i wonder how any of u anti fur people expect people to pay attention to ur views when the majority of u are calling them “ignorant” stupid” and “SOULLESS” for godssake! U have no right to say these things the people. I may not agree with ur views but i respect them. And just as u seem to believe what ur saying, they also feel the same way. Its not right for u to disrespect someones religious views. And to the person that said wearing fur is the moral equivelent of molesting a child ur SOULLESS.

miss B November 22nd, 2006

i think who ever came up with the idea of not wearing fur is stupid. the next thing they should do is stop eating meat because animals are still killed in the process…or dont they know that. for christ sake this is DUMB.

LAURIE November 22nd, 2006

Here is the point that most people seem to be forgetting. It is because we have evolved and grown with more understanding as people that we should now recognize that animals are deserving of Respect. God put them here and when we first were ignorant cavemen types we knew no better and that was our only resource for clothing. We are now beyond that and have gotten more intelligent and science has come a long way. WE now have other materials to use and have a better understanding of the respect animals should get, they feel too, they are not robots without feeling. The other point that is animals raised for their skin are done so in horrific conditions, causing these poor things great agony. They are denied their natuarl behaviors. All animals have certain behaviors that are ingrained in them and need to do. When they are trapped in cageds their whole lives the mental agony for them is tremendous, the same reactions you would have should you be locked up in a small space your whole life, denied natural behaviors. They have beating hearts and breath just like we do, they have nerves and feel like we do. Leather is a little different. Man still needs meat. I personally do not eat beef, but if the aniaml has to be killed for a greater purpose such as food… you migh as well use the whole animal to the fullest, that is respectful to the animals life taken for your benefit. People who love animals are not weak. I think we are more evolved, we get life and see everything more clear. We love people and animals equally, all descerve RESPECT. I myself help all causes. Causes for people and animals. Suffering should be spared for all living things. That is the basic principal. Fur is a selfish luxury, not a necessity, not anymore… maybe 1000 years ago. In the end it can only do the world good for all people and creatures to exsist peacefully, without unjust pain or suffering.

Cally! November 22nd, 2006

Kudos! Surprising, unexpected… go her!

SH November 22nd, 2006

Well Nicole, apparently YOU paid attention. And judging from your defensiveness, I’d say we got to you .

Andrea November 22nd, 2006

I hope this anti-fur stance for Lindsey lasts. I think its so shallow when celebs flip-flop on an issue like animal cruelty. Fur is completely unnecessary when there are so many alternatives. Keeping wild animals such as fox and mink in tiny cages and then electrocuting or gassing them is cruel and unacceptable. The steel-jaw leghold trap is another way animals are caught, and these traps often catch family pets and endangered species by accident. With designers like Stella McCartney and Mark Bouwer coming up with amazing fur-free clothing, I don’t understand why some people still choose to wear it.

Vanessa November 22nd, 2006

No Fur is for the American culture.

In other countries, fur is a necessity and you must wear it or either freeze to death, and there are laws that say there must be only one piece of fur for each member of a family, not like J.Lo who has at least 12… EW

I would rather to have a nice fur coat for the cold and for life, than 20 plastic jackets. Just my opinion.

tallulah November 22nd, 2006

i would never wear it in my whole life!

Mel November 22nd, 2006

Animals were not put here to “serve” man. We simply walk on two legs and they four. Reading peoples thoughts on how animals do not have the same rights as humans makes me realize just how many ignorant people there are out the world today – as one person said – we are animals too. We have the brains (and hands) to use other materials rather than murder for “fashion” – although I hardly think someone’s skin is fashion – its discusting and just shows how unpeaceful and horrible the human race can really be. Maybe if some of the people agreeing with the fur trade actually got to know the animals, they would see people too not just animals. I for one think woman can look just as sexy and glamorous in cotton and if you think you need fur to look or feel good then you what you need is some self confidence.

sam November 22nd, 2006

People don’t realize that fur is a BYPRODUCT of the meat and leather of the animal. ALL PARTS must be used, there are very strict policies about killing animals, ALL PARTS MUST BE USED. Lindsay is desperate for attention, poor thing will do anything for it. She is just another Tara reid in the making, can’t act, just acts pathetic

Jessica November 22nd, 2006

It’s funny that someone said people have power over animals and that “God” made it that way. In that case “God” also gave some people power over other people, IE – Jefferey Dahrem, popular Serial Killer. He sometimes ate the flesh/muscle of his victims, was it okay for him to do that?
His victims were innocent creatures, just like animals. They go on about their business everyday, but because “God” made them weaker than some other human begins its okay for them to be slaughtered and used for Jeffery’s pleasure? It’s no different.
People seem to think it’s okay for humans to slaughter animals for their furr, you’re not an animal yourself so you have no need to fear it thus, you think it’s okay.

It’s one thing to slaughter animals for their meat, food chain, circle of life. Their furr however, is purely for pleasure & that is disgusting.

Andrea November 22nd, 2006

Fur is actually not a by-product of the meat industry. Hardly anybody eats mink, fox, raccoon, or chinchilla, and the carcasses are typically just dumped in landfills because there is little market for any of the other parts of the animal besides the fur. Also, there are no laws in the United States regulating the keeping and killing of fur-bearing animals. Fur farming is banned in the UK and several other European nations, but the U.S. unfortunately still allows it to happen, with no federal or state oversight.

Melissa Ross November 22nd, 2006

WOOT!!!! Thats awesome fur is discusting and i dont c how any1 could wear it

nicola November 22nd, 2006

Sh u haven’t “gotten” to me to me. I will still fur if i want to. I simply don’t agree with the way people like u go about trying to dictate to people what they can and can’t do and what they can and can’t believe.

Nina November 22nd, 2006

I personally would not wear real fur, but I do not support PETA’s aggressive way of convincing others to stop. I believe it’s an individual’s choice and throwing paint at anyone or harrassing them because of their choice is not the way to go.

elizabeth November 22nd, 2006

As we’ve seen in the past with supermodels such as Cindy and Naiomi, pledging to go anti-fur can be more of a PR stunt than a sincere commitment, so I’m not holding my breath for Miss Lindsay to stick with it. Though I don’t advocate the purchase of real fur, the vintage pieces I do have I will wear–they are beautiful and well-preserved, and they are warm (living in New England also makes them more practical). Natural fur is, in fact, natural, able to decompose much better than its synthetic counterparts, and without relying on complex polymers based from oil, which is what polyester is made of. If we as a society didn’t dispose of clothes the way we do, this would not be an issue–but the next time you consider buying that $15 top from Forever 21, stop to consider how quickly you think that might end up in a landfill, and how many years it would take to decompose…

jodi baker November 22nd, 2006

If you people took five minutes out of your day, you could educate yourselves at peta.com and watch a few videos which demonstrate how animals are anally electrocuted and have their necks snapped fully conscious so you can look fashionable. God did not put animals on earth to serve your fashion sense, and to think that animals are here to serve you is completely ignorant. read a book.

cherry lips November 22nd, 2006

WHY WOULD SHE BE PREACHING ABOUT NOT WEARING REAL FUR WHEN SHE’S WEARING FUR IN THIS SAME PICTURE!!

Teresa November 23rd, 2006

I’m completly with her on this one. I’ve never understood the concept of wearing animal’s fur. If you want the look then go for the fake fur. Can you really feel comfortable in what is essentially someone else’s skin? Just to make a fashion statement? There are tons of ways to look great without skinning an animal.

lexxi November 23rd, 2006

Umm,fake fur is okay,and she looks good in it,but gurl although you can probley afford real fur off an animal,get real and don’t go with it.

sonya November 23rd, 2006

the fur issue will never have a solid answer. the real issue is the tool named lindsay lohan-of course she’s going to support anti-fur after seeing the anti-fur demonstrations. They had pamela anderson posing naked for the demonstrations, and that of course is the only standard lindsay lohan has to live up to. Such a pretty girl..I just wish she would start thinking for herself.

noduh November 23rd, 2006

I’m so proud of lindsay!
I love her!

Denise November 23rd, 2006

I think that fur is a contreversy. Fur is for warmth, but so is a sweatshirt. Fir is for style so is an accessory. Fur is ones own opinion. If you are a veggie head they you hate fur. But the think is the fur is already there what wrong are you doing purchaseing it. You are not the cause of its death. I see both sides and i am here to say fur is fashion face it. You can make a diffrence, yes. You may persuade your friends but that is as far as you can go with this issue. Drop it fur is the fasion that never dies untill we run out of animals.

ShASHa November 23rd, 2006

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Ling November 23rd, 2006

I don’t really care to much about the fur factor. It’s fashion that really matters!

Leanne Natalia November 23rd, 2006

Wow she looks terrible! I guess it goes to show what these “hot” celebraties look like with out professional make up and touch ups. Makes me feel better…..you?
and fake fun is a iffy fashion style…some looks great others look terrible.

Alyssa November 23rd, 2006

I probably would’nt wear real fur,it makes me uncomfortable to know I’m wearing some animal,so no,I guess.

shopoholic November 23rd, 2006

OMG! u people have so many opinions DOES IT REALLY matter? some wear fur and others don’t!

linds that hat has to go you look un- classy and might i mention………………TRASHY!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

Isabel November 24th, 2006

Mariah Carey has ALWAYS been anti-fur yet when someone young n hip does it they applaud them for it and turn around and write about how MC should dress her age.
total BS.

arlene November 24th, 2006

If people were really living according to the bible then there wouldn’t be so much sin, I honestly don’t think that killing an animal so that I can have a coat is sane long ago adam and eve didn’t have synthetic fur but we do, there are alternatives.

Morena November 24th, 2006

I believe that Lindsay is taking the right step, by choosing not to wear fur. We have to keep our animals alive!!!!!!

Linda November 24th, 2006

Okay i would never wear fur ever in my life, i know it feels so soft but just remember u just killed like 6 rabbits for that stinkin’ $30,000 dollar coat. Stupid. Plus why would Lindsay Lohan wear that pin if she is wearing that coat? I highly dout she is wearing fake fur.

Leonie November 24th, 2006

Hi this is Leonie from Holland, I really hate those poeple waering fur, by now it shouldn’t be allowed anymore! Can’t they see what a horrible dead thes animals face??!! Or maybe some are to rich to care!!

love Leonie

Debby November 24th, 2006

I would never wear fur or leather…it is not fair what they do to these animals to make these garments for people to wear…the fake ones look just as nice! And just to make one thing straight I don’t eat meat either, but for those that do, animals were meant to be eaten, it’s called the circle of life…There is no room for clothing in the circle of life!!

jessica November 24th, 2006

i think it is great that she is anti fur. someone did make a great comment on leather though. i never really thought about that. i do not beleive that fur should be worn. i think it is very tacky, plus animals were not put on earth to serve us, as one idiot said above.

genevieve November 24th, 2006

Here again does Lindsay want publicity again. Her aneroxia struggles to car accidents only leads me to believe that this is just another publicity stunt.

sam November 24th, 2006

real .duh!

Ally Cat November 25th, 2006

Maybe animals weren’t put on this earth to serve us, but dog dammit they are going too!!! Just like my big fat Turkey did yesterday!!! Ummm…..

George November 25th, 2006

I love fur, I’m sorry other people have a problem with people that wear fur, but from my standpoint I’m a consumer who bought a piece of clothing that looked great, and just happens to be made of fur, but I didn’t kill the animal so that’s not an issue that animal-rights activists should be taking up with me, or any other consumer who bought fur… if you have a problem then you go to the source, not the consumer. I’ve bought fur in the past, and I’ll continue to do so (both real and faux) as long as it looks great, because as far as I’m concerned what I bought is clothing.

Christie November 25th, 2006

I would never wear fur. I think it’s terrible.

Eleanor November 25th, 2006

George – an industry wouldn’t exist without its consumers. Suggesting that you have no moral responsibility because someone else killed the animals for you and sewed their skins into a horrible item of clothing on your behalf is just ridiculous. I assume you are not as stupid as that comment makes you out to be, but you only insult your own intelligence with such an idiotic statement. If you support an industry that creates products from the torture of animals, then you support the torture itself. Don’t kid yourself that you have no responsibility for the ethical choices that you make.

Anyone who supports the fur industry (particularly those who pathetically try to use the Bible to justify it) needs to read a book called Dominion, by Matthew Scully. The most sensible, rational, common-sense support of animals that I have ever read.

katie November 25th, 2006

If fur is being used for useful purposes i.e fur jackets when working in extremely cold climates, then I have no problem with it.Those who live and work in northern places like northen Europe and northen Canada use it because they NEED to. Wearing it for fashion should be condemmed.

The person who said that animals were put here on earth to serve us is out to lunch.

Adam November 25th, 2006

there’s no beauty in kill animals and make them suffer. A dead skin on you shows your part of guilty in that act.

Trinity November 25th, 2006

I’m a vegan, and I’m also a Native American.
We have become like God deciding what lives and what dies.
The human race is a slave race. We are dumbed down by violance, sex, and other things in movies and in t.v.
We are raping the mother earth!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
Morpheus: As long as The Matrix exists, the human race will never be free.
Morpheus: What is The Matrix? Control. The Matrix is a computer generated dream world built to keep us under control in order to change a human being into this.
Neo: No. I don’t believe it. It’s not possible!
Morpheus: I didn’t say it would be easy, Neo. I just said it would be the truth.

Agent Smith: Did you know that the first Matrix was designed to be a perfect human world, where none suffered; where everyone would be happy. It was a disaster. No one would accept the program. Entire crops were lost. Some believed that we lacked the programming language to describe your perfect world, but I believe that as a species, human beings define their reality through misery and suffering. So the perfect world we dreamed, but your primitive cerebrum kept trying to wake up from. Which is why The Matrix was redesigned to this…the peak of your civilization.

Morpheus: The Matrix is everywhere. It is all around us. Even now in this very room. You can see it when you look out your window. Or when you turn on your television. You can feel it when you go to work. When you go to Church. When you pay your taxes. It is the world that has been pulled over your eyes to blind you from the truth.

andy November 25th, 2006

oh come on… wearing fur its terrible… besides it looks so bad…!

Courtney November 26th, 2006

I’m all for PETA!

Go Lindsay!! Go PETA!!

Jennifer Lopez needs to give up the fur. She wears it ALL the time! Its sickens me!!

sheabromley November 26th, 2006

Go Lindsey! I oppose using fur for coats. I believe that leather is the by-product of our meat production. I would love for eveyone to go veggieterian, but that is never going to happen. So, are the furriers eating the mink meat after they raise them for the coat? I don’t think so. Only eat free range and paster raised meats!!!!

Rhoda November 26th, 2006

I would not wear fur. I feel it is not a necessity by any means, as in this day and age, it is possible to get “fake” fur, and the look is beautiful. Why would anyone want the furt of a dead animal on their being, do people no realize how terrible and dated this is. It’s not the stone ages, we have alternatives these days, we don’t need fur.

Kitta November 26th, 2006

Personally, I don’t care, if you like fur and can actually afford to buy it, go ahead. You know that someone is being able to provide for their families by this renewable natural resource, just leave them alone if it doesn’t bother them.

Beta November 26th, 2006

um renee, they don’t electrocute animals to kill them. They trap them or shoot them, that’s just werid.

Carrie November 26th, 2006

I HATE Her! So annoying! I think fake fur is cheap and tacky!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

Melinda November 26th, 2006

I would NEVER wear fur
I have a family memeber that worked on a mink farm, and I have heard the horror stories on how they kill and skin a mink…I’m sure all the other animals that people wear died in an equally painful way the minks do.
If you wear fur…You promote MURDER!!!!

kenya November 28th, 2006

how can you wear an anti-fur sign and real fur in the same outfit?real smart! and who ever write that dumb crap about GOD KILLING ANIMALS FOR CLOTHES needs to get a different Bible!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

Jessica Lynn November 28th, 2006

only the evil people wear fur.
i love you linsay for not wearing fur anymore.

and as for you people who quote the bible
the bible is nothing more than FALSE crap someone made up.
god or jesus didn’t write or inspire one damn word of that book.

more stuff in the tabloids are true then in that damn book.

Sandra McCarthy November 29th, 2006

YOU GO GIRL!!! I love you more now that I know you’re not a cruella in the making! It’s total bull to ask what the difference is between wearing leather and real fur. Fur is the most cruel industry of all. The animals on the farms are either electrocuted in the anus (so not to harm the fur of course!) or gased or EVEN WORSE… skinned ALIVE and that’s the truth! I have a friend who watched on the peta website a video they confiscated of a fox being skinned alive and when they were done, all it had left was it’s mask on it’s face and it was wimpering and panting…. IMAGINE IT! This has given me nightmares! IT happens because they don’t care, and it saves money and spares the fur. Pleaseeeeeeeeeeeeee listen and don’t be cruel to the millions of hapless poor animals waiting in cages to die right now a horrible death.

Dude November 30th, 2006

Ok look this convo makes no sense i was reading some of your comments, and i dont understand so can someone plase clearify for me? Now most of you say it’s wrong to wear wrong to wear fur, but ok to wear leather because we eat meat and all that extra skin would go to waste. Now the other fur comes from animals such as bears, racoons, and animals of that nature. But haven’t any of you stop to think that maybe people eat those kinds of animals as well? And either way it’s not like they skin the animals, kll them, and leave the carcases there…. Someone mail me back to explain.

smooshmello November 30th, 2006

so if she’s anti-fur, i suppose she shouldnt be carrying leather bags around anymore.

Billy November 30th, 2006

you should be ok to wear fur as long as you eat the animal first.

Kara November 30th, 2006

I definately would not wear fur or leather. Neither of the two are necessary now. The problem is people care about nothing more than materialistic things. Our earth is being destroyed because of our insane love of money. And by “earth” I mean animals included. There’s no reason for fur now. Centuries we have worn fur because there was no other way for us to keep warm. Well, guess what we have heated homes and we can wear cotton. Imagine that, wearing cotton!! Terrible. Well, brava for Lohan. I just hope it’s not just a publicity stunt and she’s back to the minks in a few months. NO FUR!

Crissy November 30th, 2006

Fake or real… fur is tacky.

Funmi November 30th, 2006

Well, I don’t think I can wear fur but its not because an animal is being killed for it. Noy wearing a fur is just one way of preventing death to animals. Regardless of anyone not wearing fur, majority of people eat meat and seafood, aren’t thoughs animals being killed as well? But, like I said before, I don’t think I can wear a fur.

john November 30th, 2006

Hey, if we’re supposedly touting a free country, shouldn’t it be the choice of the WEARER? I don’t have a problem with wearing fur (not that I’d be able to pull off the Joe Namath look circa 1970)

idelle November 30th, 2006

I would definitely wear fur. I think it’s wrong to make people feel bad for what they enjoy, if they enjoy wearing fur so be it. If u are against wearing fur, don’t wear fur, leave it at that. If you think you can tell people not to wear fur you better be a vegetarian and lactose and tolerant. If you’re not, you’re a hypocrite because all these things consist of some sort of animal cruelty. It’s called survival of the fittest. Get with it. Be who are…not what others expect of you.

Kayla November 30th, 2006

I LOVE eating animals AND wearing them!

Dawn November 30th, 2006

Ranting and complaining about another persons beliefs is unproductive and unhealthy. Everyone should follow their own morals and values. To add a comment on Lindsey’s active and public acknowledgment that she doesn’t wear fur… she may have at one point and she may still in the future. I love animals and I don’t wear fur but I certainly don’t harp and complain about those who do. I would advocate protecting animals and to stop the toruring of animals especially when we just use them for our meat markets. People in this country have the option of choosing in this country whether they want to wear fur or eat and we should be happy that we can decide for ourselve and have this freedom.

Chibichibi01 November 30th, 2006

Okay people. I don’t like wearing fur, it makes me feel disgusted, I love lether though, ’cause the cows it comes from are being eaten.

PETA is a joke. They take the worst possible scenario on everything and make it out to seem that it happens all the time everywhere and it’s the only thing that happens.

A PETA person once told me, When I was asking for advice on what to do with my cat since I can’t let him run around outside and he stinks up my room, That I should euthanise him because it’s cruel to keep him inside.

Also, The spokeslady for PETA once said that thier shelters could be no kill, but they didn’t want to waste the money. PETA claims it save the lives of animals. I call BS. They Euthanise thousands of animals each month, because they shouldn’t suffer through treatments, like a cast for a broken leg, or Chemo.
PETA believes that even if the animal has a chance to recover we shouldn’t try. And if thier old? Euthanise so they won’t have to suffer through old age.

If that’s true then they won’t mind when we euthanise thier relatives in the hospital, and thier elderly relatives.

WillaDodge November 30th, 2006

I wouldn’t wear fur. Like someone said, I don’t eat chinchillas, but I will eat beef, so I will wear leather (cowhide) but I won’t ear pork, so I probably shouldn’t wear pig suede.
We do feed our dogs rabbit though, so maybe a rabbit coat wouldn’t be a bad idea? At least the fur isn’t going to waste.

Rio November 30th, 2006

I like fur! The debate is just a smoke screen for terriorist groups who just like causing trouble. I wear leather and fur. Waste not, want not. If they (the anti-fur) groups were really serious they would [put their money) into skin cloning. That technology would eliminate the the need for fur of endangered species as it could be grown in sheets perfect for clothing. Such technology would also benefit burn victims as new skin could be grafted or grown over the burn area.
I cannot condone the actions that some in the anti-fur camp have done vandalism,destruction of other’s property which puts them in the same bed as Al quaida and other terrorist groups; no matter what their words the action shout out what they are really about.

savvy the hun November 30th, 2006

i LOVE fur! it’s THE WARMEST EVER! and i live in a cold climate. and no, the leather that is used for coats, is not generally a meat by-product.

understandably, electrocution kinda sucks, however, so does having your throat slashed and then being hung upside down so the blood runs out — which one is more cruel? there are animals living incages so that they don’t run around and get too fat, yet, we still eat that meat. that’s kinda cruel too.

human beings are cruel and economically driven. so, if you don’t know how your meat is killed, get a clue.

and if you don’t wear fur, that’s fine too, however, don’t get holier than thou with people who do.

oh, and if anyone were to throw paint on me in my fur, well, they’d definitely get the beat-down.

just saying …

jessica November 30th, 2006

i love lindsay lohan..i`m not a biq fur fan myself because i happen to be allerqic to them . but if it wasn`t for that case then i would be wearinq fur all the time . qod didn`t say we couldn`t wear fur but he did say not to over do it . which has alreadyy been done . i qive lindsay props for tryinq to qive her name a qood hearsayy . she deserves it .

Janine Rectenwald November 30th, 2006

God gave us domination over animals? Ok.. aside from getting your thoughts about life from an old outdated book of stories some people told and then eventually wrote down(I was baptized Catholic and no longer belive it serves any purpose) I DO belive however that God put animals in the care of people as he put people in the care of other people. I don’t believe skinning animals (sometimes while still alive) falls into the catagory of care and protection. We have cotton, wool (that DOESNT kill an animal) and many other fibers to use to keep our sorry naked butts warm. There is no need for us to be robbing animals of their very skin because it “looks nice and feels soft.” As far as the view that animals were here to be dominated by us – that kind of thinking is what gets us puppies thrown from cars and cats set on fire. It is an unhumane, horrible practice and hopefully those offending will pay eventually.

box November 30th, 2006

I’d wear bone if it was in style.

CR November 30th, 2006

No fur for me!

dawn November 30th, 2006

Hell no! I would never wear fur! It’s a cruel and unnecessary industry that causes the needless suffering of billions of animals a year including cats, dogs, and hamsters. You cannot say you are an animal lover if you wear fur. That’s hypocritical! The problem is that people are not educated on this issue. They think that the little cute animals only get a hair cut to make fur coats and trim. That’s not the reality. These animals are usually killed by vaginal or anal electrocution (the lucky ones) but most are not dead, and they end up waking up while they’re being skinned alive. Others are poisoned with hot, unfiltered engine exhaust from a truck or poisoned with strychnine (which suffocates them by paralyzing their muscles with painful, rigid cramps). Gassing, decompression chambers, and neck-breaking are also common methods of slaughter. Add all this to the deplorable conditions in which they’re kept and the abuse they suffer during their short but miserable lives… I would never support the fur industry. If all of those things are okay with someone, just to wear a piece of clothing- they are vain and selfish, evil and soulless. We are not cave people- there is no need for fur! For more information on the fur industry and ways that you can help animals, go to : FurIsDead.com

Bobert November 30th, 2006

PETA-People Eat Tasty Animals… lol who cares whether or not people wear fur? If a celebrity swears off fur, it does not mean other people will. People have worn fur for hundreds of years and they arent about to stop because a few people felt convicted by pictures of cute little animals.

Lavatan November 30th, 2006

PETA are just a bunch of crazed sycophants looking for attention. Where were they when Canadians nearly wiped out the beaver population trapping them for their pelts, hmmm? I say with regulations on what can be trapped, why not wear fur coats, it’s no different than leather.

KTE November 30th, 2006

Your d**n right I’d wear fur and leather….. and eat meat.
I hunt and fish, which means I kill some of my own food, which is more than I can say about a bunch of city people who pay someone else to kill for them.
I KNOW where at least some of my food comes from. Do you?
One thing about animals products: they are natural and biodgradeable.
How ’bout that “pleather” and other synthetic crap thats made from OIL? Yeah, thats real good for the environment. Seen any oil spoils lately?
What a bunch of hypocrites.

Lindsay November 30th, 2006

People need to stop with there animal obsessions. They are our food, they are our clothes.. I can not afford fur but if i could i would definatly wear it and show it off! I wear leather, and i would wear Ivory…And I would wear Mink, and Rabbit, and Chinchilla! Its soft and Its warm! And It looks good!

Random bastard November 30th, 2006

I got to say…fur is wrong. Same thing with that kangaroo leather nonsense. Sure, animals are great to eat but that’s the point: when it’s for sustenance, it’s fine in my opinion….but wearing it is merely for vanity and that’s not right, it’s imperial.

Courtney November 30th, 2006

I would never wear fun! For one I think fur is tacky especially the full length coats, second it’s mean to kill animals just for their fur which is a luxury item- its not like people are living off fur like they are with meat, and lastly the idea of wearing a dead animal carcass on my body makes me want to vomit. It’s really just barbaric, I mean come on it’s 2006 we don’t need to dress like cavemen anymore!

Tristan November 30th, 2006

So let’s leave your higher power or God out of this one; you’re a human being and I hope that you have some reasoning ability. The supermajority say no fur, so my question for those in fur, is it an economical thing? Do you not want to be seen infront of other well-to-do people in faux?
I am a country boy, always have and always will be; leather is a part of daily life, there are humane ways to get it; it’s just that everyone always focuses on the negative instead of the many companies who do get hides that are biproduct of the food industry. Sheep, cattle, horse, goat, rabbit, bear, elk, deer,(the list goes on about animals that were bred in capivity for food).
Then the comment from who ever about the Eskimos (Native Alaskans or Inuit), talk about uneducated, have you ever lived in an area where you have to kill most everything you eat? If you haven’t, then you have no right nor reason to critique them on thier society.

Nick November 30th, 2006

Tammy how many animals do you think are killed by the waste the petroleum plants put out producing that fake fur? Just something to think about before you make a comment like that

Bob November 30th, 2006

Its just fur. Animals die anyway, what difference does it make if we kill them and take their fur? GO FUR!

Bob November 30th, 2006

As a guy, I would not wear fur. But I wear leather jackets and shoes and sneakers made from leather. I don’t think it’s a big deal unless the animal is being slaughtered specifically for it’s fur. Before we colonized this great country American Indians used animal skin to make their tee-pees – did someone come and throw paint on their tents?

Juli November 30th, 2006

Anyone who eats meat, wears wool or leather has NO SPACE to be “anti-fur”. Do you think Babe felt pain when he was turned into your breakfast sandwhich? HELL YES! Personally, I enjoy a medium well steak and my 2 mink jackets. I’ve never seen anything wrong with keeping warm in a nice fur coat.

holla November 30th, 2006

yea i’ll wear fur no biggie

Tristan November 30th, 2006

The leather industry is completely differant than the fur industry. A vast majority of our leather comes from the million or so head of cattle that we (Americans) slaughter dailyfor food purposes. So unless you’re going to stop eatting meat, stop your complaining. Several of my family friends are vegan, and have no problem with the way that I and my family slaughter the livestock, its humane and quick; and just about everthing is used in some way or another.

John Harvey November 30th, 2006

For every animal you don’t wear, Im gonna wear 3!

karla November 30th, 2006

I would wear real fur every day of the week if possible I mean come on I wouldn’t be proud to wear sterling silver while trying to convince everyone its white gold
Fur is beautiful
And yes annimals have to be killed for it but dying from a quick slit throat or however the companies do it is better that dying slowly of starvation due to over population.

But come on Fur is BEAUTIFUL

bob November 30th, 2006

SCREW PETA WEAR FUR

TLC November 30th, 2006

I did not have the patience to read everybody’s comments. Most of them say the same thing one way or the other. Society as a whole is split into two camps, fur or no fur, and always will be. No matter how hard PETA or any other organization out there tries, there will always be someone who will wear fur. I think people forget this fact. You can’t force someone to believe as you, whether you think fur is fine or not.

I won’t lie, in my personal opinion it is okay to wear fur. And yes, I am one of those educated people who has seen all the videos and websites. No, I am not going to run out and buy a mink coat, but if presented with one I wouldn’t shun it. I happily wear my leather jacket and wouldn’t trade it for the world. The cow would be slaughtered one way or the other. If it was slaughtered for it’s coat, the meat would still be processed because from a business standpoint it doesn’t make sense to waste it. I had a rabbit fur coat growing up that I was in love with. People do eat rabbit, or at least where I live they do. So I see nothing wrong with using the fur.

It is all personal preference and there is no reason to condemn another person because they believe differently than you.

notamajorthreat November 30th, 2006

I personally dont care about wearing fur or not, but I would never wear it cause it’s too expensive.

Russ November 30th, 2006

I personally trap and know that animal’s that are killed for fur never suffer, and no one uses electracution to kill animals anymore, PETA is a group of ignorant, radical idiots and anything you hear from them is most likely a lie or misleading

Gloria November 30th, 2006

Definitely no fur. Killing any living-being in cruel ways for their fur is unnecessary.
It’s 2006 – we are smarter and have more options, better technology and fashion taste than those that MUST rely on furs thousands of years ago.
Shame on Mary for her belief that God put animals on this earth and gave us dominion over them. I’ve been around very smart animals, and from Mary’s comment, I can bet 11-1 most animals are smarter than her!

Gloria November 30th, 2006

You can eat the cow…but do you eat the fox, cat, dog, mink, bears, tigers, wolves, seals, and other endangered animals?

Craig November 30th, 2006

The goal is to make sure all animals are treated with respect and kindness. It is merely not just a fur debate. We like to point out specific atrocities done to animals much in the same way we do with humans. We can only do our best by saving them one at a time and spreading awareness of the fact that all creatures of this world should be treated with kindness.
Who ever gave us the notion and right to think that killing animals was perfectly just? IT’S NOT!
A wise man once told me that it does not matter what religion you are and who you pray to. What is important is living your life Godly. If we could all just try a little harder to do that, all creatures (including the human race)would be in a much better place.

RdA November 30th, 2006

People won’t wear fur but they wear giant leather shoes. Eat at Mcdonalds. Do they think these animals die of natural causes? At least on our ranch we shoot our own animals for instead of let a death camp factory kill it for us

Buzz Busby November 30th, 2006

Look, each person has their right to wear what they want. With that said, if you are wearing something that was tortured to obtain, then that is on your consious. It is illegal to treat animals inhumanely. So if your clothing was obtained by inhumanely treating animals, then you are guilty for contributing to the crime. It is a crime to treat animals in a torturous manner. So I would consider, and research the manufacturer of the garmet which you are interested in. If you knew the manner in which your garmet was obtained and did nothing about it, then you are guilty as the people who did mistreat the animals that you are now wearing for some vein purpose.

Andrea November 30th, 2006

If you kill an animal, it should only be for food. God meant it that way and meant their fur to be used for warmth. How do you think people survived the winters before there was clothing? So yes, I would wear it. But I wouldn’t kill an animal JUST for the fur.

Nate November 30th, 2006

I think it is totally relative to where you live. Maybe all you can eat is Rabbits, or baby Seals. If thats the case then by all means make yourself a Rabbit/Baby seal Hat out of the Fur that is left form the meal you used.

But to say that ALL people who wear fur are disgusting, is closed minded.

If you have to eat little cute fuzzy animals to survive, there is nothing wrong with making use of its skins as well.

I also think its okay to wear a Mink Coat, as long as you purchase the coat from Kentucky Fried Mink, and you actually eat the meat, and the fur is taken from the animal in a humane fashion – then go ahead.

But if you are wearing a Mink Coat only for fashion – and the animal mistreated in getting it, then yeah – I go against it.

However, I never think it is right for someone to mistreat a person because they choose to wear a mink coat. You don’t know where they got the coat – maybe they do eat at KFM and get the coat from them as well.

Personally, I don’t own any animal byproducts except for a Leather Jacket.

There are many other types of fabric that to me are more appealing, keep me warm, and cost far less than Fur.

lyssa November 30th, 2006

mary- giving us dominion over the animals does not mean torture and abuse them. at that time, there were no other materials with which to make warm, protective clothing. now, i dont know about you, but i think weve come a long way since the days of adam and eve. IF an animal was killed (because i fully believe god is capable of anything, even making real fur clothing from nothing) it was out of necessity, not fashion.

mikey November 30th, 2006

hey renee that same bible says women should obey there husbands, that homosexuals are evil, thats its ok to sell your daughter off. where as i am a god fearing christian i understand we cant take the bible literaly. women have equal rights, that god created people in his image. and science is proving homosexuality is a gentic issue. that no human should be sold off, again we are equal. i also understand that god did put animals on earth for our use. but tell me this… does god support the abuse these animals endure? have you ever watched a video of what these helpless souls go through? or are you one of the millions who turns your shoulder at such cruelty. i dont blame you if you do turn your shoulder, what i have seen on videos is terrible but i realize i had to open my eyes to the real world. its just wrong and i know my god doesnt want any parts of it… i am sure he doesnt even want his name used to defend such abuse. god bless and have a great day!

Ashley B November 30th, 2006

Honestly who cares? This fur comes from the same animals people kill daily just from going to work. Whats the difference from wearing fur and eating a cow? Besides, meat is good for you. Peta annoys the crap out of me, with their little books that show how they kill animals for meat and whatnot. If you dont wanna eat meat thats your thing, I dont believe you should push it on others. And as for clebs go, they are gonna do what ever is in style.

Mimi November 30th, 2006

I would never wear fur!!! im a member of PETA and I think its great that stars care about animals also!!!!!!

kayce November 30th, 2006

I think that killing animals for food is abdsolutely fine. They were put here for that reason. If fur and leather were bi products of animals that were killed only for food that would also be ok, but most animals that are killed for fur arent really the kind of animals you eat anyways, and that is wrong. Using all parts of the cow is ok because cows have no other earthly use but for food and nourishment so making leather bi products out of them seems more economic than throwing it all away. But an animal like a leopard is not typical for eating and should be left alone as a beautiful creature to look at, not killed to make a fur coat out of. Bottom line, animals that arent used for meat should not be hunted for any reason. THese days, fake fur can look just as real, so leave the unedable animals alone!

Amanda November 30th, 2006

I wouldn’t wear fur if it was given to me. I think of fur and I think of a poor animal locked up in a cage all its life and then tortured just to get its coat. Most of the time the animals are still alive while they are being skinned. God may have clothed us in animal skins in the beginning but we have come a long way from wearing a furry loincloth. With all the artifical fabrics and fibers out there there is no need for another animal to suffer for fashion.
Yay for Lindsey Lohan and all the other celebs that have taken the stand against not wearing fur!!!!

Andrea November 30th, 2006

This is laughable. Half of you are probably wearing leather shoes, makeup that was tested on animals, food that may have been fried in lard, and sitting on a peice of furniture made from animal hyde. Examine your own lives before pointing the finger at others. Also, PETA members : Stop shoving your opinions down other peoples throats. You are not going to change the world. Get over it! People are going to eat meat b/c guess what, it tastes freakin good. People are going to wear leather, fur, etc., so get over it. You’re not going to win people over by protesting everywhere you can (including a church YOU mistook for having a live nativity scene and ended up looking like a bunch of idiots because you had misinformation). I think your lack of nutrition due to not eating meat is starting to get to you all. Sorry, but I choose to be healthy, as well as enjoy my life. Also, do you know that while animals may be suffering, so are innocent babies who are brutally mutated and murdered before they even get a chance to take their first breath. Think about that for a minute.

Goatse November 30th, 2006

Heck yeah Linday Lohan she’s anti good acting!!!!! wait wait wait I mean fur……..yea I meant fur……………

haley November 30th, 2006

i would never wear real fur because i would never have an animal killed an animal to wear it….thats just wrong

Nisa November 30th, 2006

I think thats its good that she decided not to wear fur but come on is it that big of a deal.

John November 30th, 2006

If fur were the only way for humans to keep warm, then Id wear it, but with faux fur, and other materials to keep warm, theres no reason to wear fur. Go Linds

tracey November 30th, 2006

First of all, there is a difference between wearing the hide of an animal you eat (leather), and wearing the flesh of an animal who’s carcass you simply throw away (mink). I’m all about freedom of choice, but what about the animal’s choice. If you think that we should interpret, “God gave us domain over the earth’s animals (Mary)” as locking them up in tiny cages for the sole purpose of skinning them, and tossing away the left-overs, then perhaps you are reading too much into it. I do believe that the bible also says to respect all God’s creatures- I don’t think torture falls under the definition of respect. Not trying to turn this into a religious debate, and really not a fanatic…but that comment annoyed me!

jeni November 30th, 2006

When the entire animal is used i don’t see a problem with wearing fur. But the fact is most of the time the animals are just killed and skinned… meaning the rest of the animal is wasted. I think fur is beautiful but it’s not for me.. fake is the only kind i’ll wear. I can’t even kill an animal let alone wear one that’s been tortured so that I could look “pretty”.

Mike November 30th, 2006

Funny…how people care more about the animals….then other human life….for all of those who act like this…plz..just kill yourself and leave us the hell alone

Christine November 30th, 2006

Despite if its wrong or right, personally wearing dead animals creep me out, I think fur is actually kind of dumb looking. So save an animal, and keep yourself from look stupid!

Dennis November 30th, 2006

PETA put thousands of animals to sleep every year becuase they have nowhere they can keep them and no one adopts them , they say they are doin the humane thing by putting them to sleep, the whole group is hypocritical

Virgil November 30th, 2006

Who gives a flying f***

Jessica November 30th, 2006

I think the whole debate is trivial. It’s for people that have nothing better to do with their lives than think about what they wear. The average person just doesn’t have that kind of time to really care about it. Personally I don’t find anything wrong with wearing fur. I definitely don’t think it’s anyone’s job to make people change their mind about their decision if they choose to wear fur. And a lot of those people ARE contradictory. You won’t wear an animal but you choose to eat one?? Who’s to say which sin is greater than the other?

kliz November 30th, 2006

COME ON!!! people, animals aren’t supposed to be worn! They are supposed to be loved and if neccesary, eaten. But if you want to parade around like a freak draped in fur, go ahead……. I will be laughing on the sidelines.

John Shepherd November 30th, 2006

I dont know if any of you have considered the people who make a living from fur. I am a trapper and if it wasnt for trapping foxes, otters, beavers, coyotes, and raccoons i wouldnt be able to buy anyone christmas presents this year. People that are anti trapping and anti fur are ignorant. PETA puts a bunch of pictures of animals in big steel toothed traps that arent even used anymore and everybody thinks that is what fur and trapping is about. I am a major in wildlife science and since all the large predators such as wolves and mountain loins have been eradicated trapping not only provides useful fur but helps the whole ecosystem.

Brett November 30th, 2006

Yes I would wear fur. Cave men wore fur. Animals have rights, but they’re not humans. Honestly, it’s rediculous to get mad at a celebrity for wearing fur…. ‘Adam and Eve’ clothed themselves with fur, people!

Mandi November 30th, 2006

Ok..first of all I believe that everyone is entitled to their own opinion. So I’m not gonna bash on anyone for saying they do or do not wear fur. I will however say that animals that are skinned for the purpose of fur are sedated or dead because when you skin an animal for fur you tend to break bones and the body up in little bits while doing it. This comes from haveing uncles who hunt. second…if the animal is going to die neways why are you worried about it. Also, if your a PETA fan and you wear make-up, it may not be tested on animals but I do know from a aunt that chicken blood is in lip-sticks, and other animals products go into the make-up.

So get a grip and one comment on this blog was “what animals would kill another animal to make a coat or purse” I don’t know about purses but i do know that most of the animals you eat do eat meats themselves so all your doing by not eating meat is delaying the inevidable food cycle.

Amantha November 30th, 2006

i think u shouldnt kill animals just for the fur they could become ixtinct

cmat November 30th, 2006

Maybe God put us here to use the animals however other synthetics were not invented at that time, knowing what we have of resources today there is no reason to where fur, but we also were leather so where do you stop.

Megan November 30th, 2006

ohh bible verses… come on now.

KJ November 30th, 2006

Ok truthfully heres a very non-popular way to look at it but i dont care. I think certin furs are ok. I mean truthfully if we can kill it to eat it shouldnt we also wear it? I mean Im not saying we run out and just randomaly start killing animals, but rabbit cows, what ever. Why should we limit use to just one thing. I would rather see an animal killed for more than one use. But in the end dont we kill more animals for sport or on accident and not use anything than these animals being killed for fur?

jewel November 30th, 2006

are these people vegeterians too,because it all comes from animals……..not just fur or leather,but food and alot of people love steak…………

Lizzy B November 30th, 2006

wow…. i think your all retarded
i would wear real fur anyday
or fake fur, i just cant afford real fur and if you can
why not buy it and wear it??

Brandon November 30th, 2006

forget that, ill wear some fur. its wasting whats left of the animal after you kill it, and we dont want to waste, do we?

Nikki November 30th, 2006

I personally dont like fur, or leather. I have fake leather.

Caitlyn November 30th, 2006

the difference between god killing the animal to clothe Adam, and the indians hunting and killing an animal is way different than the use people today do. The entire animal used to be used, the meat for food, the bones for tools, the skin for NECESSARY clothing. We as a society have become materialistic. Animals were not put on this earth to fuel our materialism.

I would never wear real fur. But i’m one of the PETA junkies either. Their organization is a joke and they don’t stand for all that they say they do.

megan November 30th, 2006

ive worn a rabbit fur jacket when i was younger, but now that i understand the procedures of making that jacket i refuse to wear any type of real fur

john mayer November 30th, 2006

i dont understand. why is wearing fur or leather such a big deal? i mean, yeah, they’re animals and all, but i mean COME ON! we already eat millions of animals, but dont want to put the part thats not meat…skin, fur, etc. back into our overflowing landfills. everyone and everything on this earth eventually dies. ITS A LIFE CYCLE. DEAL WITH IT!!!!!!!!!!!

kaci November 30th, 2006

Well – I eat meat… why not wear it?

Hello November 30th, 2006

NO FUR! Fur is murder to harmless innocent animals, and theres NO reason for it. Go faux :]

Emily November 30th, 2006

It’s good to see that she’s getting involved in a campaign like this. I personally don’t wear fur, but I think it’s ok to. BUT I think that the fur trade should be monitored because I would not want illegal hunting of endangered species going on.

jeff November 30th, 2006

i think lindsay shuould keep wearing the fur and not go anti-fur because it looks great

heather November 30th, 2006

yeah…i think I am going to start wearing newspaper clothes only. Oh wait, that is cruel to trees…

TiFFANY November 30th, 2006

i wear fur. but only rabit. its the same exact thing as eating meat.i dont go out and kill like hundreds of animals i have two things and im not planning on anymore.

skitts November 30th, 2006

ok first off..whoever gave the comment bout God clothed adam and eve with animal skin is WRONG..u gave the wrong verse and chapter to where it even talks bout them…and it dosent say wat he clothed them wit THANK YOU!! lets talk fur..if u eat animals u can wear furr..if u dont eat dem then dont wear them either…but personaly i would go for fake furr.

holla!

Lindsey November 30th, 2006

No fur. Gosh people its the 21st century you have actual clothes now and you dont need fur to keep warm. Skinning animals are cruel and im happy that Lindsay Lohan took that stand and hope a lot of others do animals deserve to live and if ur job is to trap them then find a new job sumthin that involves you not killing poor helpless animals. God didnt make them so we could kill them… think about it.

tiffany November 30th, 2006

if you eat meat its not wrong to wear fur. its the same exact thing.

toby November 30th, 2006

wear fur… animals are here for our benefit… dont believe it read the bible… peta are crazy, they cant honestly say that theyve never in their entire life craved a steak… yay for fur coats, hats , gloves, i love moccasins… they are leather and fur…

jen November 30th, 2006

for those of you who said they wouldn’t wear fur…..Do you eat meat? Do you wear leather shoes?

jen November 30th, 2006

for those of you who said they wouldn’t wear fur…..Do you eat meat? Do you wear leather shoes?

Sky Stanley November 30th, 2006

It’s Not Really That Big Of A Deal! It’s Just Like Wearing Any Other Clothing.

Maddie November 30th, 2006

I would never wear real fur!! Fake fur looks just as hott and you don’t have to kill anything for it!! Why be part of a killing if you don’t have to? Unless you just want to be cruel!! uggh

Bryan November 30th, 2006

Haven’t you people heard of the food chain. Everything points to us. We can eat and kill whatever we want. Its basic science. So wear and eat your animals. Be proud if you can afford it.

Maddie November 30th, 2006

I would never wear real fur!! Fake fur looks just as hott and you don’t have to kill anything for it!! Why be part of a killing if you don’t have to? Unless you just want to be cruel!! uggh

Gina November 30th, 2006

I think wearing fur is a selfish idea. Yes, fur used to be necessary back in the days of the cave man as a source of warmth; however, the hides they were using were from animals that they killed in order to eat. Another thing is any argument based on religious stories defending an issue such as this or any current issue under consideration is weak because 1)our country is NOT A THEOCRACY. 2) biblical stories are allegorical (as noted by many theologians)

Holly Little November 30th, 2006

Animals were put on earth for man to have dominion over them. I don’t own any fur, and don’t strive to. But to see it on others isn’t personally offensive.
Honestly everyone, animals don’t know the difference after it’s done. And they have no souls as we do, so there is no real loss, if one were to die of distress. But I do thank the animals, for they feel great.
xoxo
H. Little

irene November 30th, 2006

i dont care

woohookittys November 30th, 2006

I’m a furry, and even I don’t see an issue with real fur clothing. It’s too expensive to be mainstream and most of the animals are farm raised anyway so we’re not depleting the world’s population. Btw I’d love to see how long it takes faux fur to biodegrade

Sara November 30th, 2006

To each our own, I’m con for animal cruelty, but ok to fur if the animal died of natural causes. But its an extremely rare, or non-existant occasion that a fur coat is made of an animal that wasnt killed by human hands. So I just don’t wear fur.

amy November 30th, 2006

I love fur. Don’t eat meat if u don’t wear fur.

nicole November 30th, 2006

i would NEVER wear fur or leather. i am a member of peta, and a a vegitarian. maybe if they didnt torture the animals to make to fur(and your food) it wouldnt be so bad, but have you ever seen how they get fur? they dont put the animals to sleep or use already dead ones, the take the animal(well and alive) hit it over the head a few times so it does fight back, (but hardly ever hard enough to kill it), and then they put a slit in their skin as they hang upside down.next they pull and rip the skin off. when they are done, they throw the alive and suffering muscle exposed bodys in a pile and let them slowly die.
um, im sorry, id rather not wear a dead animal, i prefer not to smell like a wet dog, and look like furry creature.
XOnicoleXO

Katie November 30th, 2006

The main reason I’m against fur is that it usually is not collected humanely from the animals. In some countries (and unfortunately I’ve seen video of this) they don’t even kill the animals before they start peeling away their skin. The animal writhes in indescribable pain and torment until it finally passes out when about half of it’s skin is hanging off. Just think of that the next time you want to buy fur.
Using animals products is fine as long as the animal is killed quickly to minimize the suffering. Quote the Bible about animals being here for your use, but don’t pretend it says anything about stomping up and down on them or throwing them or keeping them in horribly confined spaces until their muscles atrophy or flaying them alive, because no one’s God(s) OK that kind of behavior.

Jason November 30th, 2006

It is a waste of an animal’s part’s to be anti-fur…

Katie November 30th, 2006

The main reason I’m against fur is that it usually is not collected humanely from the animals. In some countries (and unfortunately I’ve seen video of this) they don’t even kill the animals before they start peeling away their skin. The animal writhes in indescribable pain and torment until it finally passes out when about half of it’s skin is hanging off. Just think of that the next time you want to buy fur.
Using animals products is fine as long as the animal is killed quickly to minimize the suffering. Quote the Bible about animals being here for your use, but don’t pretend it says anything about stomping up and down on them or throwing them or keeping them in horribly confined spaces until their muscles atrophy or flaying them alive, because no one’s God(s) OK that kind of behavior.

Christine November 30th, 2006

I would never wear fur! Imagine all the animals that are killed for these accessories. It is insane to kill anything for vanity.

Meria November 30th, 2006

In the first place, i wouldn’t wear fur cause it’s a evil thing todo. especially the animals who suffer and give their lives away.

tbgifted November 30th, 2006

This one is funny. I grew up on a farm and as a teenager, I paid for all my dates and other extra stuf like that by running trap lines during the winter months. Growing up on a farm, I know first hand what impact coyotes can have on livestock production as well as the dammage the raccoons and bobcats can have on chickens as well as what bobcats can do to quail populations that you, as a hunter and conservationist, built shelters for and feed during the year. As a conservationist, you strive to create the strongest, healthiest birds, and as a hunter, you want strong populations so they withstand hunting preasure year after year. Every thing is well and good until bobcats move into the area and destroy the quail population.

Anyway, I say wear fur, wear a lot of fur so that teenagers growing up like I did can make extra money on the side. I am not a big advocate of farm raised fur but in places where wild fur bearers are a problem, trap all the fur you want so that rich people can wear your products. Preditors like coyotes and bobcats are extremely prolific and will not be wiped out by hunting and trapping preasure. Keep wearing fur!

cecelia November 30th, 2006

People who wear fur have obviously never seen the process that it takes to make their clothing. Its disturbing…. sometimes they don’t even sedate or kill the animal before they skin it. That’s an excruciating amount of pain the animals have to endure just so they can look “good.” Eating meat is also horrible but I can understand people who do eat meat…. it is a good source of protein… but couldn’t you all just eat nuts instead? The only reason people wear fur or eat meat is if they are uneducated about the actual processes involved in making those things.

rylie November 30th, 2006

i think that wearing fur is horrible…I mean how would you feel if you were the animal??? Fur belongs to animals end of story….there is fake fur that you can wear that looks the exact same….so whats the point of killing animals??? Its great how celebrities are getting involved and setting an example! Everyone should go vegetarian!!! Yeaaaa!!!!

bob November 30th, 2006

who cares its just fur from an animal

cathy November 30th, 2006

MY GOD PEOPLE!!!!! There is no reason why people should wear fur!! Leather is from cows, cows give us food. It’s a totally different story. Ok, not that i agree with it, but if you do like fur, buy faux fur, it looks the same, but you don’t have to kill an animal to get it. It’s unbelievable how selfish you fur wearing people are. Yeah, sure, god killed animals, but whatever. This is the 21st century and we don’t need to rely on animals for fur and warmth. Animals were put on the earth for the same reason that we were, TO LIVE and LOVE. Right on animal lovers, but you fur lovers, you’re cruel and self centered, and HORRIBLE!! xoxox

Katie November 30th, 2006

The main reason I’m against fur is that it usually is not collected humanely from the animals. In some countries (and unfortunately I’ve seen video of this) they don’t even kill the animals before they start peeling away their skin. The animal writhes in indescribable pain and torment until it finally passes out when about half of it’s skin is hanging off. Just think of that the next time you want to buy fur.
Using animals products is fine as long as the animal is killed quickly to minimize the suffering. Quote the Bible about animals being here for your use, but don’t pretend it says anything about stomping up and down on them or throwing them or keeping them in horribly confined spaces until their muscles atrophy or flaying them alive, because no one’s God(s) OK that kind of behavior.

NIkki November 30th, 2006

WHO CARES

Tanya November 30th, 2006

I love animals
they taste delicious!

Brittany November 30th, 2006

yes I would wear fur! The animal is most likely going to die anyway for food or other sorts…using the skin is one way of using every part of the animal…it’s not like the animals they are taking the fur from are going extinct any time soon.

Britt November 30th, 2006

I don’t believe in fur but i do own two leather jackest and there’s a reason for that. Cows,unlike foxes beavers and rabbits, are used and killed for thier milk, meat and hide, therefore I’m not wasting the rest of the animal if I buy a leather coat. Also for all of you that like the fur on your coat that sticks up,they stick an electrified rod up the animal(while its still alive) to get that reaction. Enjoy that on you conscious

jenna November 30th, 2006

Actually leather isn’t from animals that are killed for leather. Most leathers are from butcheries which they would throw away if the companies didn’t buy them.. so either way the animals are getting killed, wear the leather or not, its not gonna change if the animal is gonna get killed. Fur, now that some of it is from sheep which the sheep need to get their fur cut anyways so.

woohookittys November 30th, 2006

;_; so many bleeding hearts, if only we could focus this energy and passion towards something useful, but I fear the redundency of the claims here proves that’ll never happen.

Tyler November 30th, 2006

Mel, you can’t say that we’re animals and then argue that we’re not peaceful. Humans are animals, omnivores no less. Animals don’t treat each other kindly. Animals kill each other, without even using any of the ones they kill. Don’t act like we’re the only animals that kill other animals for seemingly no reason. Why think about an animal’s pain when you wear its fur? You didn’t skin it. Don’t burden everyone else with your conscience.

Mish November 30th, 2006

Okay everyone is taking this way too far…it is your RIGHT to do what you want: fur or no fur it doesn’t make you any less of a person…people who wear fur dont go around chiding people who do, so some people should just mind their own business. I AM NOT PRO-FUR but i am not anti-fur either. I wear uggs! Those are from sheep! I think that all of the hypocrits out there have atleast one fur item…I beleive in a few products made from animals (i.e. leather shoes, uggs, maybe some fur trimmed gloves or whatever) but i do think that being swathered in fur is wrong…but hey i’m not imposing my beliefs on anyone!

Harley November 30th, 2006

Why wear dead things to keep warm or something, when you already have many other ways to be cozy and “trendy”. I dont know about anyone else but I personally get creeped out whenever dead animal skin rubs up against me

Natalie November 30th, 2006

Wendy0-
I have to admit she was asking for backlash when she quoted the Bible, even though I think every part of the Bible is valid. But if we are animals too, why is it socially acceptable to eat animals and not humans?
Just a thought. Because the theory we are machines or animals doesn’t seem to work for me.
As for the fur debate, I don’t think cruelly killing animals and wearing their fur is very humane or kind, but people have the right to make their own decision.
I haven’t thought about it much because I don’t think fur looks good most of the time.

cari November 30th, 2006

i like to eat meat but to kill animals to wear fur is pretty ridiculous & selfish. therefore, props to lindsay(:

jerm November 30th, 2006

When animals can display rationality, as man does, then they can become creatures with rights.

Amna November 30th, 2006

I would never wear real fur. Its just too cruel

Jon November 30th, 2006

This is kinda weird. i mean, didn’t i just see a commercial with paris hilton on a LEATHER swim suit. Seems rather stupid there’s even a debate about this. Every celebrity i’ve ever seen has at least one picture of them with some type of fur, leather or a skin of some type on themselves.

Marie November 30th, 2006

i agree with those who said before we have been wearing furs for a long time but now a days it is more sensible to wear the fake it keeps you just as warm and for those who say killing a cow is less cruel do you realize they stun then then hang them up side down slit there throats so they bleed out yea thats very uncruel….

Countessxchocula November 30th, 2006

I do wear real fur and fake but its my grandmothers foc fur coat. no point in throwing red paint on a fur coat though, the animal died for this, and if the coat is ruined the animal died for nothing. I think if you buy used fur coats or get them thats fine, as long as you aren’t helping the fur industry, or encouraging them to make more coats (and other garments).

Ciara November 30th, 2006

i would never wear real fur… we eat kill them for food.. isnt killing them for their fur over doing it much?

Anna November 30th, 2006

ironically her leather boots she had on with the anti fur thing is ok…

Countessxchocula November 30th, 2006

a pack of wolves would not bat an eyelash if they found a savory human. same with most meat eating animals. I have no problems wearing fur, and would not mind if someday I was skinned and worn…. population control is necesscary…. on both animals and humans

CR November 30th, 2006

Why would u want to wear real fur its so cruel sure it looks good but it looks better on animals i have a coat that looks like real fur but it isnt does wearing fur really make u feal special????????? i have 2 chinchillas and i dont uder stand how u could kill such a cute animal all i can say is have a heart!!!!!!!

kris November 30th, 2006

we slaughter animals everday for food, who gives a crap if its a coat….really…and if you do your just dumb

Lane November 30th, 2006

I’ve read many of the comments, both pro- and anti- fur. It makes me sad that animals in this country have more protectors than PEOPLE or CHILDREN. Wearing fur in a city like Miami makes no sense. Wearing fur in Michigan (especially the Upper Pennisula) makes more sense. I respect anyone’s choice in what they choose to wear. Calling people names and insulting their intelligence shows you to be as barbaric as those you wish to condemn.

Is fur a luxury? Of course it is these days. Being an American means I have a choice in how to spend my money. Many people who are anti-fur are also pro-choice. How do you justify not giving a woman a choice of what to wear, but a choice in whether or not to kill a CHILD?

Those same people who denounce the wearing of fur probably have at least all sorts of trinkets in their homes that say “Made in Taiwan”. Do you know the conditions of foreign workers that produce the goods we consume? It ain’t pretty, I assure you. Even PETA in all of its wisdom doesn’t know what to do with stray dogs and cats that overrun communities (see http://www.thisistrue.com/peta.html)!

In closing, the fur industry (both in the US and abroad) employ many people. Do you have a job for these people to feed their families after you shut down the fur trade? Are you going to welcome these people in your home when their home is foreclosed?…

…Didn’t think so.

Countessxchocula November 30th, 2006

persona;lly I dont believe people are better than animals, but the fur industry will keep killing animals, regardless. Only rich people have any influence over fur sales because furs are expensive, one coat wont help the industry its the wealthy who buy a couple a year that keep these companies going. If you buy one fur coat, go ahead. If you buy dozens then you are creating and continuing the problem.

elizabeth November 30th, 2006

I wouldn’t wear fur. I don’t like the idea that something was killed so I can wear it. I’m proud of people taking a stand against it. fake fur is one thing but I don’t think it’s right to quote the bible to justify the merciless and painful killing of animals. I think Jesus would have wanted us to be kind and gentle, not wasteful and thoughtless. Nobody really cares, however, and that’s unfortunate.

Jane November 30th, 2006

Why the hell not? Fur looks good. It’s beautiful & expensive. If I could afford it, I would definately wear it.

alex November 30th, 2006

I wear fur when it is really cold. It is the best warmpth you can get over wool. I have never had a coat that was warmer, but I DO NOT agree with torturing the little minks up their littel butts although. Something should be done about that for sure. Minks are nasty animals, nonetheless, slaughter houses should surely figure out a different way to kill them. Has anyone been in a meat slaughterhouse? PETA should be after them as well. That is cruelty, shoul dwe stop eating meat? Anti fur folks, tehn dont’ eat meat, or wear leather. Your feet will suffer as synthetics are really bad for your feet. My point? I strongly believe it is so wrong to judge people who wear fur. It IS in the bible that animals are here for us to utilize, no, it does not state torture should play a part, but the way they are killed is what the hysteria is all about. There is an overabundance of animals in the world who would dstarve to death with overpopulating. Deer hunting is wrong too? I think so, but!Since cavemen were around fur has been worn for needed shelter and warmpth. Alaskan Eskimos need to wear fur. What do these fervant judgementalists expect?

Jessi November 30th, 2006

OH MY GOSH KILLING ANIMALS IS WAY WAY WAY CRULE! I WISH EVERYONE WOULD JUST WEAR CLOTH CLOTHEST LIKE ME OR JEANS! I MEAN REALLY INSTEAD OF A LEATHER SKIRT YOU COULD WEAR A JEAN SKIRT LIKE I AM….. COME ON ITS SO CRULE!

Marissa November 30th, 2006

Animals were not put here to serve us, I believe that they must be killed and consumed and used for the survival of our species, but is unecessary and brutal killing of exotic species really necessary, just so Mrs. Socialite can wear a mink coat out on the town? I would say no. Using the book of Genesis is just an excuse for humans to take advantage of and exploit natural resources that NATURE made, not God.

Jenna November 30th, 2006

I don’t even really like fake fur. HEyy GOOD FOR YOU LINDSEY FOR CARING ABOUT THE ANIMALS. it took u a while but u did it better later than never right?

Kristen November 30th, 2006

If only those fur wearers knew how pathetically haggish most of us think they look. There is nothing sadder than people walking down the street, imitating J-Lo and Beyonce, and trying to look rich and cool. It’s like an automatic way to know when someone is a complete poser.

rich November 30th, 2006

Oh grow up – all of you anti-fur people. Tell me. What is the difference between killing animals for their meat, versus killing them for their fur. “Well, at least for the meat that’s food, and leather is a by-product.” Do you think that makes the animal feel any better? It’s still one dead animal, right? Whether you killed it to eat it, and then used its skin to make your shoes, or whether you killed 30 little cute minks so you could have a cool looking and comfortable fur jacket – THE ANIMAL IS STONE COLD DEAD NO MATTER HOW YOU CUT IT, RIGHT? The entire country of India is mostly vegetarian, and does not believe in killing animals. So what? They believe in killing each other over religious differences, Muslim vs Hindu.

Killing people is wrong, clearly. We couldn’t really have civilized societies if we didn’t have laws against that. Killing animals? Well, there is no reason to be cruel to any living creature. But killing it – I don’t know if that’s cruel or not. If you believe in stopping at MacDonald’s for your hamburger, then don’t give me this anti-fur crap.

On the other hand, if you believe that killing any animal at all is a sin, for whatever reason, then okay, I can accept that you’d be anti-fur. At least you’re consistent. But don’t come spray paint my fur coat, or I’ll justifiably punch your animal loving head off. Don’t invade my property rights to push your viewpoint on me.

I am not so sure that animals were put here to serve mankind – but anyway, obviously we humans kill them and eat them all the time (except for India.) So what is the problem with using their fur? There is no moral consistency to believing it is okay to eat meat, but wrong to use fur. “Eating meat is necessary, using their fur is just plain mean.” How so? The animal is dead right?

So the animal is past caring about whether you took its body and placed it in your broiler, or sliced off its skin, and made it your belt, or scraped off its fur, and made a coat. The animal couldn’t give a good goddamn – it’s dead. You anti-fur people just have too much time on your hands, that’s all. Which is also all right. We all have to waste time somehow, by playing video games, by chasing women, or by protesting about the use of fur.

GROW UP!!! Meet me in Counterstrike and we’ll duke it out!

BB November 30th, 2006

Ok so i dont really care what LL does.woot for her! but on the fur issue,i think its wrong.i dont buy leather,furs,or eat meat.it’s gross and completely wrong in my opinion.And btw if your even going to use the bible excuse for hurting animals,look it up. the bible says not to hurt the beast(animals).maybe jesus did eat meat,but one thing is they didnt have cruel factors when he was around.peace!

Brian November 30th, 2006

I hate liberals, especially liberals in PETA.

wow November 30th, 2006

well, after reading a lot of the comments I realize that people need to step up to the times and get rid of their fur, and that education is needed about the matter, because some people have made very ignorant comments, I myself support the animal liberation front, and hope they take down every fur farm they can!!!!

marykate November 30th, 2006

I probably wouldnt wear real fur

StaZia November 30th, 2006

I love fur. I have a red rabbit’s fur coat. REAL rabbit’s fur. I don’t care if you think I look haggish (especially since I’m a 19 year old kid) and I don’t care if you think I’m a spawn of The Devil. I’ll wear what I want, eat what I want, and to be honest, a lot of the PETA propaganda isn’t true. Remember, ladies and gentlemen, these are men and women who throw paint on fur-wearers minding their own business, who hand out pamphlets saying “Your Mommy Kills Animals”, and who are intolerant of the idea that people have their own preferances.

So, like…I won’t criticize you for disliking fur, so don’t criticize me for wearing it.

Naomy. November 30th, 2006

You people are so incredibly ignorant. first off. people wore fur to keep warm, yes. but they used every single part of the animal. it was their only resource. butyes we have evolved so much! we have factories and whatever article of clothing that we could ever desire! how stupid are you to misinterpret the bible you ignorant hick! you think about it animals are so much more smarter than us. look at us killing eachother and them. what have they ever done to eachother. try to survive? why make them suffer. and you might not know it but just like them we are just another species of animal.
i am proud to say i own absolutely no fur, no leather, and i dont eat any type of meat.

bob November 30th, 2006

I don’t think anything should suffer, but I’ll eat a steak, wear leather gloves, and fur trimmed winter wear.

Lindsay is entitled to her opinions, but that doesn’t mean I have to care about what she thinks just because she happens to have been on TV.

Laurel Robinson November 30th, 2006

YAY LINDSAY!
It’s one thing if you don’t have clothes to wear or you don’t have something to eat, and maybe if the animals were treated better in the process, or maybe if it was even healthy for us,
but other than that.. it’s terrible. And you should actually know what goes in to the processes until you decide where your opinion stands.
check out peta2.com or peta.com for all the information on animals.

Anyways ..
Fur is cruel. So is meat, and all the other stupid animal products out there. hunting, fishing, disection, animal testing.. ect.
You shouldn’t kill animals for a sport.
Disecting and testing on animals for another hairspray or to find out what happens when they inhale something we know is dangerous to humans is wrong.
Everyone knows that, i don’t care who you are.

to:diana November 30th, 2006

i dont think that people that have enough money to afford mink and fur coats are gonna be worrying about money any time soon. everyone has something they want, just because you dont like it and are against it doesnt mean everyone else has to be against it. An animal is a animal for a reason, for us to use it for whatever we want. You think that a hamster wants to be locked up in a cage all its life? No, but since thats the use it was put on this earth for it just goes with it. doesnt mean it likes it. no matter what an animal is an animal and meant for us to use it, bottom line.

samantha November 30th, 2006

who cares if she wears fake fur….as long as its not real and shes the supporting the program…honestly who cares?!!

Sam November 30th, 2006

nothing wrong with wearing fur. its not like the animal has any use other than food and clothing.

Justin November 30th, 2006

Animals were put on this Earth to serve? That’s the most ridiculous thing I’ve ever heard. And this has nothing to do with whether or not people wear fur, I could care less, since it’s all about survival of the fittest, but to use that as an example of why not to wear fur is ridiculous.
If all animals were put on this Earth to serve, then why are their lions? How are they going to serve us, by eating us? Or how about the three-toed sloth? What are those guys gonna do to serve mankind? Come on, now. Animals and all other lifeforms were put on this Earth for the same exact reason as humans: to live, nothing more.

Dishoom_Daddy November 30th, 2006

If your going to kill an animal, please make good use of it. If i were to die, i would at least like to be useful in my death.

Sonya Patschke November 30th, 2006

Well I dont have a problem with wearing real fur. I personally dont because im too poor but if i was rich i might wear some. But i hate it when people go overboard and thats all they wear.

Kate November 30th, 2006

uhh what do u think people did 200,000 years ago do!? they killed animals to stay warm and it probley was confortable for them so now its the same thing so who cares there animals they evan understand what death is !

elva November 30th, 2006

i support lindsay she can do wat she wants.killing animals just for their fur is bad,but killin animals for fur and meat is fine.

chucktastic November 30th, 2006

I think that it is wrong to kill animals just for their fur, because it’s unnecessary.
However, I don’t think that it’s okay to say the same thing about meat. COME ON people…humans were meant to be omnivorous meaning that they eat both meat and plants…the only reason why other predators don’t cook their meat is b/c they don’t have the mental capacity for doing so, but they still kill it.
And I’m sorry, but I do think that SOME of the people from PETA have some moral issues when they would treat an animal BETTER than they would treat a human…how’s that for moral relativism

Kate November 30th, 2006

uhh what do u think people did 200,000 years ago do!? they killed animals to stay warm and it probley was confortable for them so now its the same thing so who cares there animals they evan understand what death is !

liz November 30th, 2006

UM rich, most of the animals that are used to make fur are not animals we eat ie. mink etc.. and its the WAY they kill them that makes it cruel. you should read up on that before you go on a rant. AND…one doesn’t make a fur coat out of cow, or a feathered frock from chickens, turkeys w/e… AND the animals used to make meat and fur or leather are of different grades, meaning that the cow we ate yesterday for lunch did not give its lovely skin to make a coach bag. those animals are treated to eventually produce a nice soft silky bag, but the meat is useless to us. so please, SHUT UP!

Andrea November 30th, 2006

Rich, you own this conversation. I totally agree with you. Very well put!

lurrkerliz November 30th, 2006

yeah, second response RENEE.. i disagree with what you said. sometimes we use what was put on this earth for the wrong reasons. just because animals were put on this earth it doesnt mean we should kill them, and just because it was in the bible doesnt mean it’s the truth and that we should follow it, remember people in the past wrote that, and not god.

hotboy2k4us November 30th, 2006

everything i wear is fur.
hell im in the fur coat business
we kill em process and wear them
we kill approximately 25 to 30 minks a week to meet our demands.
Thats nothing demad is on the rise

Ralph

sean November 30th, 2006

wow…. she.. has a soul. even if its just for her image, good. whatever works.

Lenora November 30th, 2006

I would never wear fear because the way the animals are hunted and killed is completely inhumane. Unlike most animals which are killed for food, animals killed for fur are usually killed specifically for their fur. Trappers often leave traps in the wild and the law says that traps only need to be checked once a week so the animals often lay sufferring for days. Also because it is important that the fur stay unharmed most of the animals are killed by GENITAL ELECTRICUTION. The fur is taken and the carcass is dumped.

After hearing that, who would wear real fur… especially with so many alternatives available.

diana November 30th, 2006

to those of you who deem humans better than animals–
humans are the most destructive. only humans are greedy, wasteful and harm/torment/kill others for no reason. some of us believe in moderation. some of us believe that caring a little is better than not caring at all. the way that humans treat animals reflects the way they treat those of their own kind. if less animals suffered, then less of our kind would suffer.

mary November 30th, 2006

if we can eat their meet we can wear their fur!

Rattail1492 November 30th, 2006

Rich: GROW UP!!! Meet me in Counterstrike and we’ll duke it out!
Good lord that is FUNNY. Look, I would wear fur and all, despite the fact that the animals are skinned alive. But, that’s the way it’s done over there; no changing that any time soon. It’s their country, they can kill and export however they want to.

You anti-fur people, really, really need to just get over it. It’s not going to stop, and if you’re going to kill an animal for MEAT anyway, who’s to say we shouldn’t make use of what remains? Sure, they go to extremely petty and downright irritating ‘popular!’ posessions, all worth hundreds of dollars and being of absolutely no true use, but then, you ‘anti-fur’ people don’t abhor killing an animal for meat, do you? Perhaps some of you do, but that’s beside the point.

You see, we don’t kill people. Why not? It’s against common morals, of course. However, we kill animals- all in necessity to survive. Now, if we didn’t kill animals, but instead killed people for their pelts, which loss is greater? Niether, if you ask me. Hell, they’d probably be made from death-row convicts. See, they’re just gutter slime. To hell with a burial; use ‘em for SKIN SHOES. No, because that’s not how things happen.

Either way you look at it, no matter just WHAT is killed, it’s going to die off anyway, no? It’s going to die at some point, and there’s no changing that. If you really felt that badly for the animals, you’d actually DO something, rather than making posts on some damned tabloid site. I mean, COME ON. Are people really this shallow, that they have to post their ‘anti-fur’ opinions in a tabloid site’s response form, let alone only after a celebrity does the same thing? You people are shallow sheeps, following the latest celebrity trends. Grow up, develop your own style, and stop, for the love of all that is sane in this world, stop reading tabloid magazines, trying to stop what you haven’t started, trying to find out the latest celebrity scandal, marriage, or any other publicity stunt. Hell, Hollywood marriages are all just publicity stunts, never lasting more than a month or so. Some do, but those are the few genuine ones.

Whatever, I’m done here. My rant is long enough. I will leave you with this: If there’s anything so shallow and idiotic in this world as celebrities and their materialistic trends, it’s the people that follow them; the people that agree with their positions only because they think it makes them special, or wanted. It doesn’t. Grow up, and get off the celebrity’s back.

Eliza November 30th, 2006

fur is a disturbing thing it takes an adorable rabbit or other beautiful creature and skins them alive!! i mean they put them on enough sleeping medicine that the animals are knocked out then SKINED ALIVE a cute harmless animal dead because some person (another living creature) thinks its cool to wear fur. would you like it if they skined you then had an animal wear it?? Oh and rich i understand what you mean but im talking about the way they kill them not why they kill them.

Ashley November 30th, 2006

Wow. For people who have the money to buy and wear fur should really look at yourself. More then half of you can’t even write in correct grammer! So maybe you can help the problem by spending the money to get yourself a decent education before you go and buy fur. Spend money wisely at least.

Kelley November 30th, 2006

I would never ever wear real fur. You are taking a poor animal’s skin which I find really mean. I like how real fur of an animal makes you feel richer and more important but I think you have to take the animal’s side on this.They really don’t want to risk their life for yours. Wear faux fur. It’s like the same thing except you don’t harm animals in any way, shape, or form. I say great job Lindsey, you will be best dressed even if you’re not wearing real fur.

Nadya Remy November 30th, 2006

OH PLEASE IF YOU EAT MEAT AND ARE PART OF PETA THEN YOU’RE A HIPPOCRITE…
WITH THAT ASIDE I SAY FUR ROCKS…FUR IS COOL..

whatever November 30th, 2006

you know…this whole debate is stupid. yeah, killing animals for fur may be wrong. eating them may be wrong. i eat them, but i won’t wear them. but i don’t NOT wear them because i feel it’s wrong. i just don’t care. like i don’t raelly think about eating them…oh well. i just think that people should just do what they want to do, and keep their opinions to themselves. you all babble about what you feel, getting mad when people don’t agree with you, and you will never all agree…so why bother having fights about it?

Cassie November 30th, 2006

This is stupid. I would wear fur. I would eat meat. I would use leather products. Animals weren’t “put on this earth to serve man” but they are here (and if there are enough of them and we aren’t yet endangering them towards extinction) screw it. We should really start making more deer products in overpopulated areas…

Jen November 30th, 2006

So called “God” arguments concerning Adam And Eve are perfectly acceptable as long as they’re based entirely in context; it ties in well with ancient man’s need to be clothed. You don’t have to be Christian to understand that. Treating someone as if they’re sub-human for wearing the pelt of an animal that’s as far from extinction as a rabbit’s is ludicrous. However, chinchillas fringing upon complete disappearance is an entirely different scenario altogether, and deserves some careful contemplation.

Andrea November 30th, 2006

I agree with the post above me. People have been wearing fur for awhile now. I just so happen to love having a furry winter coat. It’s soft, cuddly, and warm. And so what if you buy it? The product is already on the market and the animal is already dead. Nobody feels bad when a hunter kills a deer or other game. They do it for fun, and it’s still widely accepted, although they still do get a few wild, middle- aged hippies running around half naked. I see no point of this discussion. Wearing fur is a personel choice which I intend to take. Fake fur feels prickly and uncomfortable. And I hear all of you talking about all those cute furry little bunnies being slaughtered? Well my family uses them for pasta sauce so beat that you hippies!

Doug November 30th, 2006

wearing fur is fine, there are plenty of animals out there and it certainly isnt inhumane. people will always wear fur so get over it, the animals are not tortured, and they do not skin them alive, fur should be seen as clothing not as a dead animal, so stop complaining about wearing animals, its fine to do.

RJ November 30th, 2006

If you are going to freak out about wearing fur – you might as well not eat any meat either. You can’t be so passionate about skinning animals while you enjoy your juicy burger.

Wear it if you like, don’t wear it if you don’t. Don’t judge.

Jen November 30th, 2006

I wear FAUX fur…but real fur is just about the most cruel thing someone can support. Animals, including cats and dogs, are tortured, beaten (often their heads are repeatedly smashed against the floor) and skinned alive, then their bodies are tossed aside, and they are left to slowly die. Just because you have the right to abuse and horribly torture a helpless creature does NOT mean that it is the moral or ethical choice. People once had rights to own slaves, beat companion animals, and put children to work in dangerous factories, and women were once viewed as property and inferior to men. Does that mean that these things were “true” or “right?” They were accepted by the vast majority of people, and today we know that they inhumane and wrong. As humans, we are long past having to murder dogs, cats, chinchillas, foxes, whatever for fur (or even leather and food-consider going vegetarian, it’s great). (By the way, Jill, I’m pretty sure I’ve read that PETA recognizes that some indigenous peoples of the world still depend on fur for survival.) PLEASE show the minimum of compassion, and say no to fur and fur trim! See http://infurmation.com/investdogcat3.html and http://www.furisdead.com/feat/ChineseFurFarms/ for more information.
“When the fur is finally peeled off over the animals’ heads, their naked, bloody bodies are thrown onto a pile of those who have gone before them. Some are still alive, breathing in ragged gasps and blinking slowly. Some of the animals’ hearts are still beating five to 10 minutes after they are skinned. One investigator recorded a skinned raccoon dog on the heap of carcasses who had enough strength to lift his bloodied head and stare into the camera.”

annamrie November 30th, 2006

If you want to ware fur then its ur CHOICE an its not being a cold person doesn’t mean you don’t have a heart . Its A free place so wear what u want an Who cars what people wear.

Jeordie November 30th, 2006

I think wearing fur is absolutely horrible.. we’re not animals like they are, it looks terrible and gross on us. Leather is also dead skin.. so don’t ask what the difference is! They’re BOTH gross to wear.. just think about it.. you’re wearing an animal’s skin! What if I were to shave off a human’s skin and wear it?!
You’d call me sick, and sentence me to death.
It’s not fair.

Xiao November 30th, 2006

I totally with this!! Anti-fur is better!! For every fur coat you look at, think about it!! One little animal killed to make a fur coat ?! What is the difference between fake and real!! They look the same!! WAY TO GO LINDSEY!!

Vanessa November 30th, 2006

Wow, Mary…I hope you don’t wonder why more people aren’t good Christian folks like yourself because your sermon is exactly why people aren’t. Your little Bible verse didn’t persuade me that God created for the purpose of skinning and wearing animals. If you believe God clothed Adam and Eve with animals because he wanted to give them dominion over animals, you can’t believe that with all the magnificent alternatives to SKIN OF ANIMALS to cloth ourselves with in this country, that we STILL need to do it.

huda November 30th, 2006

i wouldnt wear real fur….i honestly see no point in it

jeff425345 November 30th, 2006

who cares?

cool November 30th, 2006

I think that it is wrong for people to wear real fur!! We need to eat meat but fur is just cruel.

alex November 30th, 2006

uh she looks ugly in that fake fur jacket!

wakeboarderj150 November 30th, 2006

I would wear fur, such as mink and small rodents. But no tiger or big game.

I love my mink jacket.
P.s. Its vintage from the 40’s that mink is long gone.

wakeboarderj150 November 30th, 2006

I don’t mind PETA they are doing a good thing but the ALF is a bit wack. Those animals are treated with care and are often rescue animals…most are, they help us and give us new research about medications and stem cell research. This information may save your life.
I am not for inhumane treatment of animals.

Jenna November 30th, 2006

PETA is a bit of and EXTREME…So is ALF, they are breaking the law.

’nuff said.

john November 30th, 2006

lindsay lohan is hot no matter what.

Alex November 30th, 2006

No fur, no leather here…ever…

Anonymous November 30th, 2006

I definately think that fur should not be worn. There is a difference though for using animals for food, because we need the nutrients and things from animal meat to be healthy. We have other alternatives for clothing. Plus, it’s not even like animals are just killed. They are tortured. They are killed in completely inhumane ways.

aj28450 November 30th, 2006

Using dominion as an argument is pitiful. God also expected good stewardship which means not using it all up until it’s gone forever!

ticked off November 30th, 2006

Why do you people care, if any of you people read any history, we killed animals a long time ago for food like some people already said. If people want to wear fur let them, why dont you peoplke get off their back and get a life.

p.s. for whoever lurrkerliz is, what is said in the bible is truth, and whoever thinks otherwise is a fool. What is said in the bible is the Word of God through people, he wrote the bible through the people. So get your info checked pal. Some animals were put here for pets and all, but the rest for food. Now either im totally right, or totally wrong. Who cares, i have other things to do and so should all you other people. Get a hobby or something instead of cracking on people for what they wear. PEACEOUT.

Ashley November 30th, 2006

I think that fake fur is okay, but real fur is mean.Some poor animal had to suffer so someone could wear a fashionable fur coat. Think of fox hunting where the hunter would simply shoot the fox for sport, that’s downright mean and so is killing an animal just to make a fur coat.

Alexandra November 30th, 2006

okay basically wearing fur in inhumane! i am a PETA member myself, we do dominate animals but it doesnt mean we should wear them. it is DEAD skin. it is disgusting. i dont thing YOU would want someonee wearing your skin around would you now? i didnt think so. its not fair to animals for us to kill them just so we can look “Good”

shahin November 30th, 2006

you bleeding heart tree huggin hippies need a life. Of you are that fine, and that rich u should be able to kill and wear whatever kind of animal you want , i would choke out a panda and make a fur bikini for lindsay if she told me too.

John Smith November 30th, 2006

All of you grow up. Wear Fur. Save a cow.

jackie November 30th, 2006

who cares??

Ashley November 30th, 2006

I would Never wear real fur, but maybe fake.

Anton November 30th, 2006

Personally, I couldn’t care less if the animals are killed humanely and then skinned. However, since this is not always the case, I find fur atrocious. For the guy using the bible to defend fur- it is seriously offensive to me that you would use the good book to defend such a vile practice. Although I do admit that I eat the meat of animals treated similarly, I try to find humanely raised and killed meat and hope that I can eventually become fully vegetarian.
On a different note, people who are talking about caring whether my pet cat, or I get turned into fur- the truth is that if I’m dead, I probably won’t care, will I? I know that other animals would be happy to make a meal of me if it was necessary, the only difference is they kill quickly. People all around the world are killed reasons just as rediculous as fur on a daily basis, and yet I haven’t seen too many forums talking about that subject. People have odd priorities…

~Erin~ November 30th, 2006

I really think wearing fur is wrong. how would you feel if a creepy being came up to you and killed you, just because your skin is beautiful? we take pride in the fact that we are beautiful and i think animals should take that pride too. we shouldnt be able to take that away from them. wearing fur is wrong.

Sarah November 30th, 2006

If you are aginst wearing fur, you should also be a vegetarian.

bob November 30th, 2006

I think that you all are very sad. If you have nothing else to do than bite at eachother about something that has nothing to do with you then you would be better off joining some over-the-top activist group. Get a life!!!!!

mariel November 30th, 2006

I think that fur is unnecesary, there are other ways to stay warm. Also those bible crazy people…if your going to make a reference to the bible get it right? Adam and Eve were naked, they didn’t eat meat, or wear clothing until they ate the fruit. Now I’m not saying go run around naked or anything, but at least get it right. Anyways if your wearing fur, fine whatever your choice. But to me it’s kinda nasty to have a dead animal on wrapped around me.

sakjczfnm November 30th, 2006

i think she did a good job… killing animals for ur fashion is just cruel and selfish

Natasha November 30th, 2006

The problem is the way these animals are treated before they are killed for fur. All animals except plants kill other living things to survive. Its just a fact of life. However, in taking the lives of animals, you can still respect them by only killing when necessary.

The Native Americans used to kill animals for meat, but they would also try to make use of every part of the animals body, as to get the most out of killing. If people from the companies that produce meat and leather were to do this, and also allow the animals to live healthy lives before their slaughter, it would be more humane, but the reality is that those companies don’t give a d@mn about respecting the rights of animals or treating them humanely. They just want to make money.

It goes back to the consumers as well. Think about it: Company A spends a little more money to let their animals have space to breath and be properly fed. Company B keeps cows in small cages feeding them only enough so they can survive, reproduce and then die. The result is that Company A’s leather jacket costs 300 dollars and Company B’s jacket costs 200 dollars. You make the choice. Which do you want?

I definitely believe it is wrong to kill animals for a purpose other than meat. If you killed a cow to eat it, I would use the skin to make a jacket as an added bonus. Hunting animals for fun is a cruel practice that should be banned or heavily discouraged.

My point is that you can’t really give up eating beef for the sympathy you feel for the cows without giving up that makeup made with the oil of some dying-out species. I believe that many of us, especially americans, can do alot other than just refusing to wear fur. Why not stop littering on the beach so that sealife doesn’t have to suffocate on your garbage?

Bora November 30th, 2006

although my mother wears and loves fur, I absolutely hate the idea of having some poor dead animals skin on me. It’s every person’s opinion, if you don’t like wearing fur good for you. If you do I’m okay with it, just don’t shove it in my face.

le destruktorr November 30th, 2006

killing animals for clothes is what humans are good at, and what people should do.

I don’t understand buying pre-killed animal fur though, when you can go out and kill a leopard or tiger for yourself.

Samantha November 30th, 2006

i dont get why everyone is making susch a big deal its just an animal and it’s not like we’re running out of those any day soon. i dont agree with wearing fur coats that are compltely fur but fir trimmed i think is fine and yes i would wear one.

Jacob H. November 30th, 2006

I think that wearing fur looks stupid, but PETA is about the saddest most pathetic excuse for a rights movement I’ve ever seen. Animals don’t need rights! They are lower than humans, just accept the FACTS! We as humans, are better, and higher up on the food chain, and can do as we please with animals. It’s a totally different story, however, if the animals are only being slaughtered for the fur, that’s wrong. I believe that all parts of the animal should be used productively. Seriously, at LEAST eat the thing if you’re gonna kill it! Genesis by the way says that God made the animals for food aaannd companionship. If you’re a christian, that’s a good reason to not support PETA’s more radical works. PETA has been known for some pretty radical stuff, such as writing to complain about the usage of a donkey to carry a bomb that killed something like 12 people. That’s right, PETA had the nerve to write to a city in the middle east to complain about the way that they kill PEOPLE, but instead they were worried about the donkey?!? Hmmmm…. Long answer short, no, I don’t support fur because fur traders kill God’s creation even when it’s endangered and don’t even use the rest of the animal.

-(JaK)-

jennifer November 30th, 2006

i would’nt wear real fur! it’s just cruel to that a poor animal died just so we could look good!

Patrick November 30th, 2006

haha, she’s against the cruel treatment of animals, yet all her fashion has probably come as a result of thousands of hours of inhumane foreign labor. ^^

jess November 30th, 2006

I would never wear fur! Those poor little animals…and to think that they even kill dogs and cats for fur! so sad…

Johanna November 30th, 2006

I am fed up with hearing these little starlets verbally vomit their opinions upon us. Do I really care what these ” have too much money and dont know what to do with it” stars have to say? No not really.
I think before we worry about animals we should worry about people. What about the people going hungry, homeless? jobless? the children being molested and murdered? The women being abused? The millions dying of aids? Where are all the movie star concerns on those things? Instead of worrying about what too skinny and too rich starlets are touting as their latest thing. Worry about your fellow man and women! We live in a country where we have the right to choose what we want for ourselves. So to wear fur or not to wear fur is a personal choice and personal RIGHT! Get over it and find something important to wave the flag about

Ryan November 30th, 2006

I have been a vegetarian for, lets see, for 13 years. I do not eat any kind of meat or poultry or seafood. I do not wear fur, real or faux, and I don’t wear leather. I think animal cruelty is very wrong, and inhumane.

Dan McGuigan November 30th, 2006

i only wear fur. Animals are idiots, you have to take advantage of them or they will start a revolution. they would wear all of you anti-fur hippies skins if they could. but they cant so we should all celebrate by wearing fur. God didnt make us with fur but he did give us the ability to skin animals and use their skins for warmth and if we didnt take advantage it would be blaspheme in the least. animals plants and all other natural resources were made for humans by the creator(god in heaven) so we should exploit all of them until each human reaches unending happiness through consumption.

John November 30th, 2006

What do you do with the rest of the animal after you eat meat. Native Americans were praised for being able to use every part of the buffalo from the meat to the fur to even the bones. Fur is cool as long as it is recycled i guess i would say

Jacob November 30th, 2006

To all of the vegetarian, vegan, animal lovers, and PETA people out there, please try not to be so hateful of the Christian faith, no matter how other Christians treat you, we as Christians all agree (at least if you believe in the Bible at all), it’s a sin to be mean and hateful (though it most certainly is not a sin to be angry and show it, as long as it’s supporting God, such as went Jesus kicked the salesmen out of the temple and threw their tables over), so I’m sorry that we’ve had so many PETA hating Christians leave negative comments, you don’t deserve the hatefulness. We are loving, caring people, or at least we should be! I personally love Jesus, and animals, as I know He did, but there comes a time when you need to know how to differentiate between friend, food, and natural beauty. I’m sure God didn’t put Manatees here for us to eat, but they are beautiful. Game animals however, such as deer, exist in abundance and the Lord blessed us with it so that we may hunt and eat and provide for our families. Farming is not an option in many parts of the world because of infertile soil, so many have to eat meat. More to the issue, fur is not necessary, the PETA supporters are right. We have cotton and polyester now, clothing is taken care of. HOWEVER, I do also believe that all animals hunted should be taken to a central animal processing plant where all of the usable parts of the dead animals can be salvaged and used appropriately, including the meat AND the fur, because that would be the most humane and logical, and least wasteful, (AND most respectful for the animal) thing to do. God bless all!

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Venom November 30th, 2006

here’s what i think, and what i’ve been thinking all along.
why are we even worried about what celebrities are doing? they’re gonna do whatever they want to, whether we like it or not. yes, i do agree that fur should not be used to make any sort of thing such as coats or purses or the like. i will admit, i do have a keepsake of my grandmother’s that was made of real fur, but i wouldn’t dare wear it, and if it hadn’t been her’s i would have already sold it on eBay. i just think the world’s obsession with celebrities lives is a bit pointless. they can’t even live their own life without having millions of people judge them for it. if she wants to wear fur, then that’s her choice. i could personally care less.

American Guy November 30th, 2006

I will support your right to not wear fur the day you support my right to wear fur. Incidentally I do not own any fur but I do own two leather jackets both almost ten years old and between the both get worn probably 90 days out of the year. My riding jacket has met the road a few times and even had to be repaired once. I value my jacket highly and would fight anyone who tried to take it from me just like you PETA people would if someone tried to take your faux purse from you. I suppose it is libertarian sentiment I support in this case. Protect my right to choose and I will protect yours. I hate that PETA stands for legislating morality. If everyone wants to be secular in this country and not have religion in any form promoted (or more to the point specifically christianity in this country), why the heck do I want some radical obsessive organization telling me what to believe and what I should or should not wear?
- End Rant

Laura November 30th, 2006

Ummm…. Commeting on the Genis thing. Domain means we are here to take care of the animals. Including not killing them just for some fur. I don’t think you should wear fur or leather.

Maddy November 30th, 2006

I would never waer real fur, but i do wear leather. People eat cows, i use their skin. But I thin wearing fur is just not right

Sam November 30th, 2006

Whats the difference to all those anti-fur commentors who dont wear fur or leather but still eat meat? You are still killing animals! Period. By wearing a fur or leather coat, you kill 1-2 animals and that coat lasts you the a few yrs. However, eating meat kills so many more animals each yr. SO to make a REAL difference, stop eating meat AND wearing fur/leather (AND educate others to do the same). There are sooo many other food choices besides meat.

ashley December 1st, 2006

this stuff about the bible is ridiculous. these animals on earth weren’t created by a phallus that said you’re the supreme beings, do what you will. harmony with the animals and protecting them from being subjected to cruel deaths in order to make a socialite look dazzling is the only way to live. jus because you are more powerful than something doesn’t mean you take advantage of it, but i guess many people wouldn’t understand that while living in the united states. wear fur, real or fake? no i would not.

Susan December 1st, 2006

I have no qualms about humane treatment of animals, but PETA and ALF are so extreme that its ridiculous. I wear fur, leather, and I eat meat. Zealots bother me.

Rachel December 1st, 2006

this is so trivial? who cares THAT much about fur? We just want to make sure she looks good!

Kate December 1st, 2006

Thousands of years ago people did kill the animals, but heres the clincer, they had to. There is nothing wrong with that. As humans are omnivorious creature, they had to do kill. They also used the whole animal, intestines, meat, teeth, and yes, fur. The fur was used as clothing because they couldn’t make clothes out of cotton never mind polyester or silk. The difference is that now-a-days we don’t have to do that. It is not nessesary to kill an animal simply for the sake of style. We don’t need the fur to keep warm. A life is taken for the sake of fashion. And thats the part thats wrong.

Just 2 Cents December 1st, 2006

Hey, people posting about animals such as dogs and cats in China being skinned for leather, don’t forget that they eat the meat of those animals too.

I have seen information that states that PETA euthanizes the majority of the animals that it rescues. I think that death, any way it is issued, is rather final isn’t it?

Is leather more ethical than fur? Well, they’re both coming off an animal. But then again should that mean that we don’t wear silk or wool?

As yourself these questions and decide what works best for YOU. The point where the debate becomes wrong is when people are assaulted for their choices.

As to stance on the fur issue, I’ll keep my opinion to myself.

lydia December 1st, 2006

omg killing animals for ur clothes is wrong but it is hypocritecal of those who own things made of animals to say it is wrong… and here are examples of how they kill the animals: drowning, electricution and sometimes clubbing i don’t know about you folks but that is just wrong please be considerate the next time you reach for those leather boots

and plz whoever used the bible to support there comment look it is true God put animals for us to eat NOT to KILL INHUMANLEY

Dehydrated Manatee December 1st, 2006

Those people using the classic childish argument of “uhh people have been wearing fur for thousands of years, it helped us to survive in the old days” are to stupid to realize that this is an invalid argument. Are we in the stone age now? I don’t think so. So what the hell is your point? We have plenty of other ways to clothe ourselves now. Using your logic I, just like in the old days, could easily accuse someone of witchcraft and go burn them at the stake because they turned on a light with the flick of a switch. This argument is appropriate for all those people using bible verses to justify this fur thing to. The bible also talks about a talking bush,says that people could live to 200, says that god has emotions (which is impossible since he is suppose to be omniponent and omniscient) and it says to stone women to death when they cheat, so why would you pick and choose some really verse in the bible and ignore all these other ridiculous traits of the bible, just to justify fur wearing? You people using these childish arguments sound like a bunch of bratty 6th graders. I believe that humans are superior to animals, but that doesn’t give us the right to skin them alive or put them trough the hell that is factory farming. Until factory farming becomes more humane and less profit driven, then I wont contribute to it. Also, making arbitrary assessments about someone ones life style and beliefs, by saying “I could guarantee that those people who are anti fur in here are hypocrites wear leather and eat meat” makes you sound stupid…VERY stupid. How the hell would you know this is true? Idiots. Also attacking someone with low brow insults like “haha go euthanize some animals and eat a steak you dumb PETA people” doesn’t help your argument at all.

Enyal December 1st, 2006

yes, good for lindsay to go anti-fur,
BUT LINDSAY….STAY AWAY FROM THE SELF TANNER!!!! YOU LOOK LIKE AN OOMPA LOOMPA!!!!!!

allie December 1st, 2006

never ever ever would i wear fur. faux fur i can do, but real? not a chance. the way fur animals are treated is downright evil.

Whitney December 1st, 2006

how they treat the animals before they skin them is truely horrible. iam sure if some of the people that like to wear fur saw how it is done iam sure they would have a different opinion on wearing fur. Its contributing to the deaths of many innocent animals.

Edward December 1st, 2006

I do not care, fur or no fur. It does not change her chances with me either way.

fur_lover December 1st, 2006

I love fur!

urmom December 1st, 2006

while it is true that it is inhumane to kill the animals for their fur, you also have to think about how inhumane the use of animals are else where.. lets see we eat them, we use them in labs for research (which by the way i’m used to being a bio major, the animals sure come in handy with genetic labs and disecting.)and they provide us with fur and leather. In the end although it’s bad, atleast they serve a purpose. it’s not like they’re killing them just for fun. And as for the whole lets bring god into this, i’m sorry but some of us don’t believe in that sort of thing. If ur against it so bad, don’t support it, that’s it, but don’t criticize everyone else. same thing goes with everyother controversial issue like abortion, stem cell research, marijuana legalization..oh and the immigrants.. don’t like it, don’t do, mind your own business.

nox doctor December 1st, 2006

We eat animals all the time…….

Shannon December 1st, 2006

I don’t like fur. I think it looks disgusting…not classy at all. My best comparison goes as such: When you wear leather tennis shoes, they don’t look at all like the cow they came from. It’s the same reason we eat burgers and steak, they look nothing like the animal they came from. But fur resembles the animals we always see, such as dogs, cats, and bunnies… all of which have been used for trim might I add. We wouldn’t eat a burger if it still looked like the leg of a cow. So for me, fur is a no-go!
Fur isn’t a nessesity… like meat is. There is no way we could get the bitamins and protien provided in meat without taking insane amounts of vitamins and suppliments. However, the purpose of fur (heat) has better alternatives.
Hurray for logic.

Whitney December 1st, 2006

Nadya Remy:i agree with u if ur part of PETA u shouldnt eat meat! people who torture and kill the poor animals will pay for their sins, that sounded kinda dumb but u know what i mean!! if i chose not be eat meat or not wear fur thats my opinion. i personally believe that to me wearing fur is wrong especially how they torture them first no living creature no matter how you look at it should endure that kind of pain, but as much as i want to try to force my opions about fur and torture on someone is wrong too, maybe if they saw for them selves how the aniamls are treated i hope if they had a heart they would feel differently, or at least feel bad about wearing fur! and for teh people who do wear fur or think that its ok to wear fur u have ur opinions but that dont make them right, and i hope that noone tortures u and takes ur skin.

GabbyGoop! December 1st, 2006

NO FUR! No WAY!
Faux fur= the only furr!

Erica December 1st, 2006

I think its rediculous that she isnt wearing fur, cuz its not like they KILLED the effing animal.. it was already dead! or it was bred to be turned into a nice jacket. haha ohh well suck to be THAT animal.

biff10426 December 1st, 2006

If animals don’t want us to skin them alive for their furs maybe they should:
A. Not grow such a wonderful product for me to wear
B. Get smarter and not get caught by trappers
C. Get violent and at least to kill their captors
D. Curse god for their lot in life

As a human being, it is my right to kill, eat, and wear the fur of any animal I want. Thats why we have thumbs and they don’t.
p.s. Just got a seal fur coat the other day, rain proof and warm. This coat is the best coat ever. And yes, I have been to PETA’s site and seen all the videos and such, doesn’t affect me, now I just know where my food and clothing comes from

Vicky December 1st, 2006

I won’t wear fur or leather in my life. Never have, never will. Maybe fake fur, but wearing real would never cross my mind.

Rocky December 1st, 2006

I don’t know which is greater, your greed… or your stupidity. Animals are not here to serve man. First of all saying that is morally wrong. Second of all, animals were around before man, so how could their purpose be to serve man? You’ve wasted your life, and your ideology threatens the very future of man kind. Right now we are having little trouble with out domestication of animals for food, but that will likely change. Famine and a downspike in population will occur for humans, or, if this some how doesn’t even out the already warped relative population equilibrium, the animals will simply evolve ways of “resisting” us.

jordan December 1st, 2006

There is actually a HUGE difference between leather and fur. Leather is a by product of a food industry, the leather is actually left over after the meat is extracted and then utilized to make goods. Fur, on the other hand, typically comes from animals that are raised not for food, but rather for clothing/fashion. Rabbits are typically held under water and drowned, or sometimes electrocuted as not to damage the fur. Animals like chinchillas are killed in much the same way. Another common proactice is to stick a rod up the anus and electrocute the animal from the inside out with voltage so high people cannot hold on to the animal while this is happening. Raccoons are often skinned alive, as are beavers. So to those of you out there that wear fur, please consider where it comes from. I know its easier for us not to think about things, but that one fur lined coat you have, or that one parka with the fur hood cost some poor living thing its life, and it probably died in a horrific manner. We as human beings are capable of more… just say no.

Sophia December 1st, 2006

Well, it really depends on the type of fur. Obviously, the fur of an endangered species is unacceptable,whereas there are populations of animals that have become dependent on hunting for number control because we’ve been using them for fur for ages (mink, rabbit, fox, chinchilla, beaver). I think it’s alright as long as the animals are killed as quickly as possible, to eliminate suffering, and we don’t over hunt them. Besides, fur is expensive, which means that the demand for fur isn’t very high. And stop throwing paint on peoples fur, if you don’t like it, fine, you’re entitled to that, but those people pay good money for their coats and trim and they’re entitled to their property.

dirge December 1st, 2006

I am a 100% vegetarian and have been one of 12 years. I am a on and off again vegan. SOmetimes I eat bread and other things that may contain eggs. I wear leather occasionally and have a mink coat my dad bought for me when I was 8 and I can still wear it (he had extra fur inside the lining). I picked the colors and they were pieced together I even picked the gender of the minks. It ahs a hood and a muff and my name embroidered inside with my mothers hand writing. If you count all the leather in my closet and this coat it would account to maybe 25 animals at most. The cosat has been mine for 20 years and my only leather jacket has been with me for 10 years. Now how many animals does the average american consume a year? I heard over 2000 chickens and pigs alone go down your gullet in a lifetime. So, if in my lifetime I wear 30-40 animals (most of that is a high estimate for that mink coat I actually wear a lot of vegan leather) I am way ahead of the game. Oh and I wouldn’t think twice about buying antique furs or preserving old ivory or scrimshaw. I think the main issue with fur is that only wealthy people can afford it. Electiricution isn’t such a bad way to die, truct me at least 1/3-1/2 of us on this site will die in a much more horrible way. Injuries, painful old age, alzheimers, cancer, and more. A new mink coat can cost 10’s of thousands of dollars. this inspires jealousy. Why not try to save the dogs being killed in CHina or Korea. They just clubbed to death 50,000 dogs. If one of you PETA people dare spray paint my mother’s or my coat I will be force to buy an exact replica of new fur. PETA is composed of terrorists who don’t even want people to keep pets.

Toni December 1st, 2006

A couple people said that leather is a biproduct from meat that is sold to be consumed. That is not at all true…no one wants to wear the fur or leather of an animal that has been in captivity. The quality of the fur or leather is useless when for those that are used for our consumption. I say do what you do. We’re makin a fuss over animals when we have people in Africa being killed off from drug test for research purposes to find a cure for aids.

Vickie December 1st, 2006

I TOTALLY agree wih the others who said the difference with fur and leather is the way they are killed and we eat meat. Besides, some faux fur looks just as real and is very warm. I know I own a faux fur. The only time I would wear real fur is if I had no other choice for survival. The way these poor animals are killed would never justify it in my mind. Animals were put here to help us in various ways, but not to be tortured by us. I follow my heart.

lilygibbs December 1st, 2006

i doubt lindsay is a vegetarian. i’m not saying she has to be, but i think being super anti-fur is dumb unless you are a vegetarian.

lilygibbs December 1st, 2006

p.s. it’s also really really funny that Ashley took issue with pro fur people’s incorrect “grammer”…. it’s spelled grammar.

nofur December 1st, 2006

i think wearing fur or leather is wrong. its just a way of showing you have money i wish rich people would spend their money on better things then a fur or leather coats which is something that not only looks tacky is really cruel because think of all the animals that had to die for that i am not a vegetarian but have thought about it numerous but just am too lazy too switch my whole life around but i barely eat meat anyway i only like two kinds chicken and hamburgers but at my house we eat those like once a month

Seriously December 1st, 2006

I can’t believe how many people think someone’s “stand against fur” makes them a superior human being. It’s nice that Lindsay wants to go public with how much she hates fur. But does it really mean that much when someone is bullied and threatened into making this “life saving and life changing” decision. I respect people’s anti-fur views, but I also respect the opposite. To threaten and perform criminal acts against people to get your point across makes PETA lose all credibility with me. No point has to be made at any cost.

You true animalrights activists should be more upset with PETA for making you all look like crackpots.

Nooneyouknow December 1st, 2006

I will support your right to not wear fur the day you support my right to wear fur. Incidentally I do not own any fur but I do own two leather jackets both almost ten years old and between the both get worn probably 90 days out of the year. My riding jacket has met the road a few times and even had to be repaired once. I value my jacket highly and would fight anyone who tried to take it from me just like you PETA people would if someone tried to take your faux purse from you. I suppose it is libertarian sentiment I support in this case. Protect my right to choose and I will protect yours. I hate that PETA stands for legislating morality. If everyone wants to be secular in this country and not have religion in any form promoted (or more to the point specifically christianity in this country), why the heck do I want some radical obsessive organization telling me what to believe and what to wear?
- End Rant

MARK December 1st, 2006

FAKE FUR…SURE, REAL FUR …THAT JACKET IS NOT MINE

pooryou December 1st, 2006

vanessa:

26 Then God said, “Let Us make man in Our image, according to Our likeness. They will rule the fish of the sea, the birds of the sky, the livestock, all the earth,and over every animal of the land and the creatures that crawl.”

27 So God created man in His own image;

He created him in the image of God;

He created them male and female.

28 God blessed them, and God said to them, “Be fruitful, multiply, fill the earth, and subdue it. Rule the fish of the sea, the birds of the sky, and every creature that crawls.”
29 God also said, “Look, I have given you every seed-bearing plant on the surface of the entire earth, and every tree whose fruit contains seed. This food will be for you,
30 for all the wildlife of the earth, for every bird of the sky, and for every creature that crawls on the earth—everything having the breath of life in it. [I have given]every green plant for food.” And it was so.
31 God saw all that He had made, and it was very good. Evening came, and then morning: the sixth day.

Gen 1:26-31 HCSB

Andrea December 1st, 2006

I still don’t understand how PETA can fight for the rights of animals, yet be in total support of abortion. They will throw things at people that wear fur and such, and say that people are inhumane for wearing fur b/c of the animals being skinned alive, but what about the poor innocent and defenseless babies that you support being viciously mutilated and murdered before they can even enter this world? They haven’t even had a chance to experience everything this world has to offer b/c they were murdered so savagely.. and PETA thinks this is okay, yet wearing fur isn’t? They need their heads examined. PETA is just full of a bunch of confused feminists who have nothing worth while to do, but protest and yell at people for eating meat or owning a pet or having a live nativity scene. Ridiculous. Why don’t you PETA members do something better with your time, and something that actually MATTERS. For example : Find a RockForLife chapter in your area and fight for the life of a human instead of an animal.

Trina December 1st, 2006

ok first of all Mary dnt use the bible to make ur point valid……yes we have dominions over the animals…but that doesnt mean we should use them 2 make skin…..did u kno that most of the skins and furs ppl where are from endangered species…..there is nothing wrong with wearing fake fur…..i mean its cute…but i would not wear it knowing that an animal ( and endangered on at that) is being killed for my pleasure…If u want to quote scripture, with having power over the animal comes responsibility…. and that means we should make sure that they survive just as long as we do….thats my viewpoint…and i would never where a fur coat..neither leather coat…i’d wear the fake one n e day

Nooneyouknow December 1st, 2006

Trina I understand that you don’t take the Bible to be a credible source and that is your prerogative, but you and those that agree with your point of view are fighting an up hill battle because you have over 2000 years of the history of man kind to debate on that subject and more to the point most of your morals and ethics are based on a Judeo-Christian understanding of the world like it or not. I am sure this subject of morality on killing animals is a moot point for most other cultures/religions/belief systems be it followers of Islam to esoteric spirituality of the tribes in Africa, Native American, Inuit, Viking, Druid, etc; in fact unless you are Buddhist I don’t think there is a major culture or religion that would agree with you, and then even Buddhist would disagree with the antics perpetrated by organizations like PETA. Perhaps you respect science to the exclusion of religion, ok, consider this; extinction is a natural part of evolution and over population of one species leads to the inevitable destruction of itself or another; the levy is bound to break one way or the other if left unchecked. Perhaps everyone is looking at the problem too much on the micro and not the macro level. The theory of economics has proven in Africa that by giving the citizens (tribes in their case) ownership of the herds, numbers of their endangered wildlife have actually increased in number in their territory. The truth is diametrically so for the neighboring countries where there is no African tribal ‘ownership’ assigned to the land or inhabitants. The land has been poached in these areas to the brink of extinction. Now this may come off as gruff and I do not mean to insult with this pithy comment I am about to end with but I like to be blunt, honest, and to the point. With knowledge comes power, Then, with power comes responsibility. Educate yourself, then when you are armed with more than with a few blase catch phrases from a hokey source like PETA and a can of red paint for my leather jacket please come back and we can discuss the subject more fully on equal ground.
~ End Rant

urmom December 1st, 2006

Oh u silly ppl who waste ur lives over stupid issues. Your not the one who’s skin is being ripped off, so don’t worry about it. live ur lives, drink, party smoke a lil here and there, geesh. You spend too much time looking up to “god” and following what society says is acceptable. Who the hell put society in charge? You want to abort? go ahead, it don’t matter if some white lady thinks its wrong, shes not gonna take care of ur baby… You want to wear some fur?? heck, go ahead!! wear as much fur as u want. You’ll die eventually and that’s the end of it.

Andrea December 2nd, 2006

“yourmom”– Why don’t you think your argument out before posting and actually make a valid statement. You have the mentality of “Life’s a B**** then you die”. How depressing. Do you even know what it means to be responsible? Geesh. Besides that, I can’t even really understand what you are trying to say. It makes no sense. What the heck does a white lady have to do with anything also? lol. Please, come back with a more intelligent comment.

Nooneyouknow– You are so right on. I’m glad to see someone on here who actually KNOWS what they’re talking about instead of going on some rant that wasn’t even thought out. I’m in total agreement with what you have to say and I commend you for it.

pooryou December 4th, 2006

Over 2 million babies are killed each year through abortion. I don’t hear anybody complaining about that. It is so sad that we now live in a society that says it is okay to kill a baby, but will criticize if you wear real fur. Maybe everyone that supports PETA should take their effort and apply it PRO-LIFE. Humans are much more important than animals.

andrea December 4th, 2006

pooryou: Thank you!!! These are my views exactly. I think it’s astonishing that PETA can fight for the life of an animal, yet MOST of them support a womans right to choose. First of all, it is not ANYONES right to choose. That’s a whole other topic though. Humans are much more important than animals. It just baffles me that PETA can fight so hard for animals and think it’s okay to brutally end a human life. It’s sick and it nauseates me. Please PETA members, fight for something more important. Why don’t you coordinate some PROLIFE protests as well.

ur mom December 4th, 2006

HAHAHA!! Andrea, u obviously don’t have the mentality to understand english… my argument doesn’t make sense??? maybe u should read it a couple of times so u get it. But that’s besides the point, i’m not trying to convince u or anyone else to change their ideas, thats just what I think whether u like it or not.. and pooryou, why do u care if ppl kill their babies. are u going to support the babies when they’re born into this world unwanted by their mothers? or better yet, why don’t the ppl who are pro-life adopt allllll the babies who no one wanted from the adoption agencies. They take the time to protest and tell ppl what’s right and wrong, maybe they should do what they preach and adopt some babies, then ppl wouldn’t have to kill them!!! As for this fur thing…an animal is an animal.. i saw that video of the racoon type animal who got skinned and it regained consciousness while they were skinning it, and it was kinda disturbing. honestly all i realized from that video was that those china fur trade farms are no joke. those asians were mean. I’ll still wear fur, cause it isn’t going to make a difference if i don’t. those asians and others are still going to skin the animals, might aswell wear the fur so it wasn’t killed for no use.

andrea December 4th, 2006

urmom: you’re ridiculous and have absolutely no valid argument and quite frankly a waste of my time. i can argue with the best of them, but honestly would rather not spend my time on you. you nave zero sense, and you make my stomach churn. you are one of the very few on this board who actually has nothing intelligent to say. at least some of the others make valid points and at least TRY to sound smart. to answer your question : if i could save all the babies from dying a very painful, morbid, inhumane death, i would do it in a heartbeat. my husband and i are actually planning to adopt. it’s not a discussion of adoption. it’s a matter of saving their lives. if you knew anything about RockForLife or any other prolife organization, you would know that is what we are all trying to do. events are organized. funds are raised. women are talked to in a very respectful way (instead of being badgered which is what PETA has been known to do). we don’t shove it down their throats. however, we do talk to them as a person who cares for them and their unborn child. there are other options besides killing that child. everyone deserves a chance at life. in my humble opinion, animals should be the least of our concerns in this day and age. there are people starving, dying, being murdered, etc. animals are inferior to humans. i’m sorry that they are suffering and it is not my wish that this happens. it saddens me very much, but it also saddens me to see what some HUMANS are going through in this world. i’m sorry that you can’t see that.

this comment that you made: “They take the time to protest and tell ppl what’s right and wrong, maybe they should do what they preach and adopt some babies, then ppl wouldn’t have to kill them!!!”

—-that is extremely thoughtless, and not to mention ignorant. please come back with a comment that you have actually thought out. you have made no argument. who are you to say they have not adopted any children? you are also saying because children aren’t adopted, they are aborted? WHAT?? lol. again, not understanding you. again, there are other options out there folks besides abortion. i know it’s sad, but at least the children that are waiting to be adopted are alive and breathing. my husband was one of them. he has an amazing life now thanks to his mom making the decision to have him.

p.s. if you think it was so bad watching an animal be skinned, why don’t you watch a video of a baby being aborted?

Juno60 December 4th, 2006

urmom:

I think there are way too many personal attacks going on her, to state the obvious. I think people would experience way more pleasure by being constructive with their passion and avoid unnecessary conflict. I understand that this is People.com and intelligence is scarce. Although Andrea was a bit brutal, I believe she has some great points.

urmom:
Because of the fact that your comments are dripping with sarcasm, its hard to follow your points. Some are points and some are “just for the heck of it” comments. “Do what you preach?” – have you not heard the stories of families adopting unwanted children before? Whole television series are dedicated towards the efforts organizations and individuals make towards helping unwanted children.

A personal friend of mine was not able to take care of her child and understood this before his birth. She contacted a prolife organization and they were able to locate a family to raise her child and she gets updates on his progress and even pictures. This isnt a “fluke”, people have resources to turn to in the event that they cannot take care of their child.

I was apart of a prolife organization for quite some time and we werent preaching what we couldnt live in our daily lifes. We were able to actually turn desparate expecting mothers to resources that allowed them to carry their child full term and then place up for adoption or even better, keep and raise!

I am not targeting you for the motive of “attack”, but to inform you of your assumptions. I have unfortunately watched videos of abortions and cannot even venture to explain the brutality of the procedure. I am a grown man and it almost brings me to tears briefly thinking of it. You find a woman that is going to abort her child and I will adopt it.

I have even discussed this with my wife before. If I knew someone was going to abort their child and the only way I could prevent it was by adopting it, I would do it. I could only imaging that God would provide the means for me to support the child.

I guess I would like to leave on the note that not ALL christians are white woman and not all asians skin animals.

I hope you can walk away with a different point of view. Life is precious and sometimes it requires every day people to protect it whether its an animal or a child.

I wish you the best.

urmom December 5th, 2006

Andrea; i’m sorry u can’t understand my thoughts, thats too bad for you. I’ve seen all those abortion videos and pics, they weren;t as gruesome as the animal videos though. My best friend had an abortion, she’s doing just fine. And honestly, i think that’s the best decission she could’ve made considering her situation. She was raped, and if i was her, i wouldn’t want to have that child either. As for adopting, good for u!! you helped out one kid, how bout the rest of them? just like the animals, if you don’t buy any fur coats.. ok, thats great, people are still going to kill them regardless.I’m not trying to tell u to stop supporting ur cause, it’s good u have something to do. I just think it’s a waste of time, people should be able to do what they want with their lives. That includes choosing to abort and to wear fur, without someone criticizing them and pressuring them to change their views. Like i said, if u don’t think wearing fur or aborting is moral, THEN DON;T DO IT!!!! It’s like that with everything. People constantly need to express their views to some one with an opossing one. All these groups out there trying to change the thoughts of others! if it doesn’t involve you, there’s no reason for u to become involved. and if u think that makes no sense, or it’s heartless or it offends u?? guess what, i don’t care cause ur opinion isn’t going to change the way i think no matter how many videos u make, or speeches u give. ALL i know is i’m going to graduate next year and become a VET. yea ironic how i’m to help the animals, and still wear a fur coat. the difference is, im going to help the LIVE pets that ppl care about, not the ones in the wild ppl skin.. i could care less about those. I’m making money and that’s alllll that matters.

andrea December 5th, 2006

Your pointless and irrelevant rants are no longer worth my time. Good for you for making money (whatever that has to do with fur and prolife I HAVE NO IDEA! lol) Have a wonderful life being a vet saving animals lives because you obviously think they’re more important than a human life, so yay, continue making a difference in the world (obvious sarcasm, if you didn’t notice). I’m done.

End of conversation.

melanie December 5th, 2006

I’ve read some of these comments and the general idea I got was that everyone feels really strong about what they support. It’s great that everyone has his or her own opinion on the subject because that’s the point of life; To have your own voice and not to let anyone else deter you from it. My opinion on this issue is that if you wear fur or not, it’s fine. Those who choose not to wear fur probably do it because that’s what is important to them, and they follow his ir her own ideas of morality and beliefs. The ones who choose to wear fur, whether they know the method it was derived from, aren’t vicious, heartless individuals. They probably like the idea of self expression. What ever the reason, no one has the right to criticize any body for their beliefs. Urmom and Andrea, you both need to relax, and just respect each other’s views. The words you guys exchange aren’t going to make each other change each of you feel so why waste your time. Andrea, you keep supporting your cause in your own way. Adopt all the babies you want, because in the end it makes you happy. Urmom, I admire your views just because you’re brave enough to stand by them, and not care what people think of you. I know it’s tough standing up for what you believe in. I was raised in a catholic home, but unlike my family I don’t believe in god. I’ve been able to tell my loved ones, and they respect what i feel. I seriously think there’s no one out there, and I live my life just fine. I don’t criticize everyone who does have a religion. In the end, the moral is live life to the fullest!

pooryou December 6th, 2006

Unfortunately Melanie, not believing that “there is anything out there” will one day lead to your judgement when Christ will look you in the face and say “I know you not, depart from me.” I will pray that the blinders be lifted from you eyes and you realize that God is real and all will one day be judged.

andrea December 6th, 2006

pooryou: thank you for saying that. it is the truth. we will always be persecuted by people for speaking the truth, but it’s our job to let people know. some people, all we can do is pray for, ya know? i’ve seen amazing things happen.

melanie December 9th, 2006

Pooryou, please don’t “pray for me”, it is an insult that you should bestow such words on me. I don’t believe in God and I plan to keep it that way, so please don’t waste your good “prayers” to “God” on me. I’m not trying to be rude, but there’s always someone trying to “pray” that i see the truth. There’s no one out there judging me, except myself, because it is i who have to provide and live life, not “God”. Goodluck with everything, with so many religions out there, I hope maybe yours is the right one. Who knows????

darkestapathy December 12th, 2006

I think PETA is kinda extremist, but I wouldn’t wear fur, because we really don’t need it! The cavemen of course needed it, but we don’t! So I don’t think an animal has to suffer unnecessarily… I do agree with some things PETA promotes, but I’m against others… Like, for example… We all need milk, and I don’t think looking for substitutes is healthy, another thing is about giving rats rights? Like humans… Uuhhhh, that’d be like giving cockroaches and flies rights like humans, when we ALL know that having rats in your house is not healthy and that they can cause TONS of deadly deseases… So uh, we need to use common sense instead of letting PETA tell us what is right or wrong in life. A nice balance would be just fine.

Dipi Dragon December 12th, 2006

We all have our rights. Slowly our government takes those rights away from us. We are each entitled to our opinions. I do not believe in juding others on their opinions. If you think back to early man, they had nothing but animal skins and furs to wear, they did not have the knowledge of cloth and if it had not been for our forefathers wearing or making clothing that would protect them and keep them warm, how long would it have been before the human race would have become extinct… Chew on that… Have a great day.

alvin December 12th, 2006

fur sucks! why should an animal die to keep you warm when their are hundreds of other apparel to wear! how would you like it if you were killed for your skin? i bet you wouldn’t agree with wearing fur if YOU were the one being anally electrocuted, stomped on, and skinned alive.

tmsal December 13th, 2006

This whole pro/anti-fur debate is just driven by the overly politically-correct times we live in. Most animal rights activists are young people who have lived in urban areas all of their lives and have some Walt Disney-ish view of life in the wild. The truth is that animal populations do grow out of control if left unchecked; this results in starvation, disease and even more of them being smashed on highways. The fur industry actually helps maintain healthy population levels while creating a beautiful and warm product, which is biodegradeable and does not rely on oil or other harmful materials to produce (as fake fur does). If you take a realistic look at life in the wild, you will see that animals are far more vicious to each other than humans are to them. And, in fact, if these animals have the ability and the opportunity to kill humans, they will take it. That’s part of the cycle of life.

Learn to think logically instead of with pure emotion. Emotional thinking leads to bad decisions. The problem is that groups like PETA depend upon emotional thinking to raise money and advance their agenda. They don’t want you thinking through an issue; they’d rather have you simply reacting to some pictures or a video–and then send in the check.

Kath December 13th, 2006

Ok fur is totally discusting to wear but leather is needed. I am sorry but shoes, belts and purses in fake man made material just dont last.

Kath December 13th, 2006

That is why i eat Hallal meat, the animal is killed in a way that he is not tortured. His throat is slit in a manner that the animal doesnt feel any pain nor sees the blade coming. It is sad but true, there are animals that have been put on this earth to be eaten. Back in teh days our ancestors use to wear fur because man made material didnt exist, but now that it is around…i rather leave the cute little furry creatures live than have them killed just because of their coat…all i see is the poor creature…and they dnt even get treated properly, they are caged and tortured…it breaks me to think about it

Nia Huws December 15th, 2006

any one who wears fur is sick!

jwbball2003 December 18th, 2006

I would never wear fur and never have. Statistics show that many animals at fur factories are skinned while they are still alive because they don’t have proper ways of euthanization. God never put animals on earth so that we could use them as a means to our end- that’s unethical. Those of you who are okay with wearing fur should consider the fact that they are killing a cute animal that could possibly be someone’s pet because you have bad taste in fashion. It’s sad to think that a person can have a dog, but also be okay with wearing someone else’s dog…it doesn’t make sense. Just think about if you were an animal…imagine being pulled out of the wild, stuck in a small cage, and then electrocuted, beaten, etc in order to save your fur, but not to save you from a painful death. After a terrible life, these animals aren’t even give the dignity of having a painless death- they sometimes are alive and squirming when the people start skinning them and sometimes “wake up” while being skinned. And these people have no remourse in causing another living creature torture- God did not mean that to happen. I’m sure that everytime he sees it happen, he realizes that people like that are growing further away from Him. People who work at fur factories or support fur obviously do not have compassion for other living things- it’s called human egocentrism, and it’s obviously a very unhealthy state of being.

bayou31 December 18th, 2006

Lindsey just follows the crowd. She always seems to go with whatever is the latest trend.

rebecca December 27th, 2006

I have very mixed feelings about this issue. I agree and dissagree with many coments made.
My first instinct was to say of course one can wear fur, it’s only human nature to protect and keep one’s self warm. It’s been done for years, whats the difference between now and then.
well apparently there is a huge difference!
the difference in how. and why.
years ago people needed fur to keep warm. why would we need it now considering we have shelter, heating and a billion different types of material that you can layer on to keep warm, that doesnt involve taking the life of an innocent animal!
Also, years ago, people understood that we too are animals, and we wouldnt’t like to be clocked in the head only to awaken later to find yourself being skinned alive! so they killed their food and clothing all at once with a clean shot the the heart, followed by instant death – (no or very little pain, espeshially when comparing to what is being done today)

Animals (DOGS AND CATS) are being stuffed into TINY cages, piled, not strapped down, ontop of open back trucks, where they can easily fall off! loaded into warehouses where their skulls are crushed, strangled, electricuted or even just knocked out. when moving the cages from place to place they are thrown and dropped at times from hights higher then 10 feet! only to land with a tumbling thump on the ground! http://www.furisdead.com/ ITS DIGUSTING!!! HORRIBLE, AND SAD!!!

if you are going to be unsing the animals meat as food, then of course, why not use its fur for something too. as long as the way its LIFE IS TAKEN is done with no pain and suffering!!!

and yes i have heard about the chinchilla’s of course it would take 100’s to make one coat! do you eat chinchilla??? i dont think so, so why use its fur then???? do you look soooooo bad that you honestly think a fur coat is going to better yourself? i honestly dont even think a fake fur coat looks all that fashionable, i mean there are soooo many different options these days…. whyyyyy???? how can it be legal???? to torture innocent helpless animals!!!

in conclusion:
it’s where it came from, how it came, and why its being worn at all that matters to me. if its leather from a cow, that will later be also used as food for a family, then fine. if its leather from a horse, for the apparent reason of leather alone – disgusting – if its fur from a deer that will later be food for a family, fine!! but if its 100 chinchilla’s or rabits that are slaughterd for the reason of a fur coat alone – get a life, grow a brain, and learn that your point of “looking good”, for the 2 out of 5 people you see walking down the street… is well, pointless.

thank you for posting on this issue, its is an issue that is not adressed enough.

Reba December 27th, 2006

I have very mixed feelings about this issue. I agree and dissagree with many coments made.
My first instinct was to say of course one can wear fur, it’s only human nature to protect and keep one’s self warm. It’s been done for years, whats the difference between now and then.
well apparently there is a huge difference!
the difference in how. and why.
years ago people needed fur to keep warm. why would we need it now considering we have shelter, heating and a billion different types of material that you can layer on to keep warm, that doesnt involve taking the life of an innocent animal!
Also, years ago, people understood that we too are animals, and we wouldnt’t like to be clocked in the head only to awaken later to find yourself being skinned alive! so they killed their food and clothing all at once with a clean shot the the heart, followed by instant death – (no or very little pain, espeshially when comparing to what is being done today)

Animals (DOGS AND CATS) are being stuffed into TINY cages, piled, not strapped down, ontop of open back trucks, where they can easily fall off! loaded into warehouses where their skulls are crushed, strangled, electricuted or even just knocked out. when moving the cages from place to place they are thrown and dropped at times from hights higher then 10 feet! only to land with a tumbling thump on the ground! http://www.furisdead.com/ ITS DIGUSTING!!! HORRIBLE, AND SAD!!!

if you are going to be unsing the animals meat as food, then of course, why not use its fur for something too. as long as the way its LIFE IS TAKEN is done with no pain and suffering!!!

and yes i have heard about the chinchilla’s of course it would take 100’s to make one coat! do you eat chinchilla??? i dont think so, so why use its fur then???? do you look soooooo bad that you honestly think a fur coat is going to better yourself? i honestly dont even think a fake fur coat looks all that fashionable, i mean there are soooo many different options these days…. whyyyyy???? how can it be legal???? to torture innocent helpless animals!!!

in conclusion:
it’s where it came from, how it came, and why its being worn at all that matters to me. if its leather from a cow, that will later be also used as food for a family, then fine. if its leather from a horse, for the apparent reason of leather alone – disgusting – if its fur from a deer that will later be food for a family, fine!! but if its 100 chinchilla’s or rabits that are slaughterd for the reason of a fur coat alone – get a life, grow a brain, and learn that your point of “looking good”, for the 2 out of 5 people you see walking down the street… is well, pointless.

thank you for posting on this issue, its is an issue that is not adressed enough.

paula December 29th, 2006

Even that faux fur you think is not real can be that of a dog or cat. If some of you can watch video of cats and dogs being skinned alive and still thinks it’s okay to wear this “faux fur” I can’t believe how you can live with yourself.

SA January 3rd, 2007

Um people, leather is used because we kill the animal ANYWAY…. because we take its meat….WHY the hell would we throw away its skin. With fur, you peel their skin OFF just to wear it around yourself. It’s the most disgusting
thing in the world, I rarely despise anybody, but I despise the act of wearing fur. it’s like taking human skin and like making a scarf out of it…AHHHH … how can you sleep at night.

May January 14th, 2007

I have no problem with wearing fur. I personally think it looks very classy and sophisticated. I have a fur coat myself. It’s very practical–it’s incredibly warm.

Regardless of any one person’s personal beliefs, animals will always be killed for consumption as food. We might as well use them for leather and fur, too. Why let other parts of the animal go to waste?

Spiff January 15th, 2007

Oh please, she’s probably wearing fur again. She just wanted PETA to leave her alone, so she made a big production about it. PETA= Hollywod’s worst enemy. Why? Because PETA people actually care.

vikki January 29th, 2007

lindsay anti fur? funny,I saw a new photo of her in the star yesterday wearing a mink coat while sitting on her bed
in pajamas.anyone who thinks man has dominion over animaks,yes its true.but how far? take a gander at a video called “animal fur” on youtube.see if you can watch all the way through.ever see an animal try and get up and walk after his hind quarters have been severed,and his fur pulled off from tail to nose? still blinking his eyes and breathing? people laughing at his last attempt to escape?
I dare you wearers to go look,then get back to me.its the horrible inhumanity and torture we are against.

reality January 29th, 2007

The reason that cows are not on the endangered species list is because humans have found a use for them. The best way to ensure the survival of a species is to make them useful to humans. That may sound harsh, but its the truth. Its the same reason crocodiles are not endangered – people raise them for the specific purpose of making purses and boots. PETA followers are unwittingly hurting animals by judging those who wear fur. If no one wears fur, the fur-making industry will quit raising minks and before you know it, minks will be on the endangered species list. I don’t wear fur, but its certainly not because PETA has made me feel guilty – its because I can’t afford it! By the way, you guys should really lighten up a little!

madelyn February 1st, 2007

I don’t wear fur and I don’t support organizations that fight violence with violence. I don’t believe that “ends justify the means.” Creating new laws, modifying others, and enforcing both are the best ways to make a real difference.

Sanna February 4th, 2007

I have heard alot of arguments from my friends that they wear fur to keep away from the cold. but I think that in the 21st century, fur is only a luxury product, and that it is not a necessarity to wear in order to not to get cold. Today, we have a lot of other products which is both animal-friendly and capable of keeping people warm.. So to me there are no sane arguments to kill the beatiful animals just for their fur, and even worse : to kill them with the painful methods that is used in the fur-industry.

sitan February 4th, 2007

but then
if we dont hav fur for fashion
then thousands of ppl are goning to get laid off in the fashion industries.
they will hav no jobs and die!!

night February 4th, 2007

Everyone who is so worried about wearing fur and then going out and eating a burger had better look into how those poor cows are slaughtered. Everyone who utters one word about being anti fur and then goes and drinks some milk had better find out what happens to the cows when the stop giving milk. For that matter , how do you all think those cuted little chickens are existing that make your yummy omllets. While you sit on your leather car seats, and wear your leather shoes, and comsume flesh and animal fluids think about all the pain and suffering that went into those products too…and NO to all of you who think these animals are killed humanely…they are NOT. The live horrible lives and suffer so the humans can have their shoes, belts and big fat steaks.

Gabriela February 7th, 2007

I WOULD NEVER WEAR FUR
ANIMALS FEEL PAINS JUST AS WE DO !!!
STOP SPEAKING ON BEHALHF OF GOD!!!
WEARING ANIMALS IS IMMORAL !

axel clare February 21st, 2007

If we have faux fur now, why do we need the real deal; it’s so mean! I’m an ANIMAL LOVER!!!

Emma February 24th, 2007

I have no problem with wearing fur, I own a few including a sheared mink jacket which I”ve had for about 4 years now and it is still my favourate item of clothing!

Nooneyouknow February 28th, 2007

What is your take on rodents and pests? Even you vegans need to controll populations of field mice and other such pests for your food and clothing, even if it is supposedly made from all natural hypocritical smelly hippy hemp. I doubt any of you on here are buhddist monks who wouldn’t hurt an earthworm for your own benifit. You are just as cruel and malicious to creatures like rats, spiders, bats, or whatever it is that gives you the heebie jeebies. So a baby seal looks cute, or a chinchilla is furry with big eyes and is on the bottom of the food chain… poor things… sucks to be them, but I doubt that if the latest craze was Prada cockroach skin purses, or Louis Vitton mosquito leg braclets you wouldn’t care how cruel people were when killing them. Oh, and something for all you vegans, how do you think they keep the grain and legumes you eat pest free? With friendly signs suggesting that rats, chinchillas, and other furry foragers dine elsewhere? You are just as guilty of “animal genicide” you just hide behind the false front of eating rabbit food. Get down off your high horse and join the rest of us here on planet earth you self-rightous fops.

Ally Cat March 2nd, 2007

Nooneyouknow….You hit the nail on the head! These morons have no clue as to what they are using everyday! Cars, bikes, planes and I sure as hell know that they are even bigger hypocrites by using any type of medical intervention for ANY REASON because if it wasn’t for animal testing on rabbits, cats, etc. there wouldn’t be antibiotics and insulin for diabetics and much much more! If these idiots want to be a guinea pig so be it, step up PETA, SAVE A HUMAN LIFE!!

Chieftain March 6th, 2007

I see no problem with wearing fur. There’s no difference between wearing fur and leather. I also eat meat and have had my life extended and saved by medical procedures and drugs developed through research using animals, as have all the members of my family. Whether or not a person wishes to wear fur is up to the individual as the decision to eat meat or butter or eggs or celery for that matter.

@bby March 9th, 2007

go lidsay you know tat persons like ??? they sothen live ok maybe yhea but ou person dont think about wat animals are ther just murders tat thei dont care o yea i suport 100% so dont gib up (in the photo is in it fur that u are wearing ou is fals fur)

christopher charles March 17th, 2007

I wouldnt wear fur and espeically just for the sake of fashion they should round up the people who run these fur farms and give them a taste of their own medicine.

Louise March 20th, 2007

I am agaisnt wearing fur, i am a vegetarian and agaisnt all animal cruelty. A dead animal around anyones neck is not fashionable. Vegetarians rock & so does Lindsay Lohan

Courtney April 10th, 2007

hey guys,

im soo against fur!.. like its nice and all, but the things that go on behind the scenes are unbelievable. at the moment im doing my HSC for Society and Culture on FUR and why people wear it. it would really help if people could tell me there oppinions on the matter, with regards to ‘fur in the fashion industry’. so just send me and email on firey_chillie_chick@hotmail.com and i will get in touch with you.

Thanx guys! much appreciated.

miizz-meh-miizz-zoe April 18th, 2007

i think its gd that lindsey has done whoooo go lindsey

sindy May 11th, 2007