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June 26, 2007
PETA's beef with Michael Moore
PETA president Ingrid Newkirk, in a mean-spirited jab at filmmaker Michael Moore, wrote that the controversial and pleasantly plump activist should consider going vegan to cut down on his weight. Moore's new film, "Sicko," comes down hard on the U.S. healthcare system, but Newkirk says Moore needs to take responsibility for his own poor health.
No one even knows why Moore is overweight. Maybe he has a condition that is hard to control, or he eats a decent diet but has a really slow metabolsim. Who's to say he gorges himself on steak, hot dogs, or the occasional PETA protester?
The saddest part of this is that PETA needs to piggyback off another activist to gain attention for itself. Apparently the "eat-healthy-but-never-enjoy-another-meal" mantra isn't bringing in supporters like it used to.
Meat may not always be the best choice, but it is OUR choice, PETA. Michael Moore doesn't come down to your office and tell you to turn down the Joni Mitchell album, so please don't attack him for whatever personal problems he may have.
Posted by Greg Sidor at June 26, 2007 04:11 PM