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getting naked in downtown Dayton
Some members of People for the Ethical Treatment of Animals plan to get almost naked today in downtown Dayton.
Readers of the best selling book Skinny Bitch will understand why since they probably have a better understanding than most of the meaning of consuming a vegan diet.
For those seeking to understand the issues that inspire this baring of the flesh by PETA a new book can provide some insights. FOR THE LOVE OF ANIMALS - The Rise of the Animal Protection Movement (Henry Holt) by Kathryn Shevelow will be published on June 24.
PETA certainly knows how to attract attention. While vegetarianism may not be of interest to some getting naked certainly appeals to more than a few. I hope the Dayton Daily News plans to have photographers there to cover it. OK, a poor choice of words. To DOCUMENT it for posterity.
Over the years some very beautiful professional models have bared it all for PETA. This new book has a lovely photo of a very contented dog on the cover. The back cover has blurbs from three activists who I have met and who I respect; Jeffrey Moussaieff Masson, Temple Grandin, and Ingrid Newkirk.
So before you chomp down on that Vick Burger pause for a moment and consider…that burger was once a cow.
Vick Mickunas
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By prose
June 14, 2008 4:50 PM | Link to this
Mother Nature gets annoyed at even those living on higher ground. At least that’s my perspective. I live on the second highest plain in the Des Moines area and as for my basement,”a river runs through it”. Some people out here blame all the bad karma left by the political wind bags who traversed the state during caucus season for our 2nd 500 year flood in 15 years. Reality is it can always get worse, and usually does. At least that seems like the fate for my friends who still live in trailer parks around here… and elsewhere for that matter. After the worst winter in a loooong time, this devastating disaster of a Spring has made the misery index skyrocket. Somehow, Iowans exhibit their best neighborly kindnesses in these times. It’s a bewildering yet undeniable experience to witness. One I hope not to see for another 15 to 500 years.By victor mickunas
June 14, 2008 1:38 PM | Link to this
I moved to Ohio from Des Moines in January of 1993. That summer my mother’s house in Des Moines was flooded during that horrible wet disaster. Her car was parked in the garage and the flood ruined it. I was so grateful to be out of Iowa when I heard from my friends of the horrors that unfolded. Now, I’m reading the news about Cedar Rapids flooding and Des Moines under threat and my heart goes out to all the people who are suffering from the high water, storms, tornadoes, etc. Mother Nature seems very annoyed. I’m glad I live on higher ground.By prose
June 14, 2008 12:26 AM | Link to this
There will likely be a lot more folks eating vegetables this year. Most of the grain fields in Iowa resemble chocolate lakes, some with a current. If you like the price of gasoline, wait until you see what your steak fry will cost you later this summer. Between ethanol mandates and the liklihood of $10+ per bushel corn everyone better start planting their victory gardens.By victor mickunas
June 12, 2008 1:58 PM | Link to this
Did anybody go down for the protest??By beastmomma
June 12, 2008 12:35 PM | Link to this
Ha. Ha.By victor mickunas
June 12, 2008 12:16 PM | Link to this
Agreed, Beastmomma. I have a hard time imagining a life without cheese. Speaking of hardening, is that the cheese slicer I hear or just the sound of my arteries?By beastmomma
June 12, 2008 12:08 PM | Link to this
Becoming vegan seems to be a choice many are considering. I am a vegetarian, but I have a hard time imagining life without dairy.