PETA Apology
May 05, 2005 | Aussie Dave | Comments 5
Ingrid Newkirk, the President of PETA, has published an apology for PETA’s tasteless “Holocaust on Your Plate” Campaign.Yes, she really has.
It should be mentioned, however, that her apology mainly consists of an explanation as to why the “Holocaust on Your Plate” Campaign seemed like a really good idea at the time.
In any event, I welcome her apology, and eagerly await her apology for this.
(Tip of the hat to reader Romy, who drew my attention to the apology)
Update: Come to think of it, will PETA view the flying pig graphic as some kind of animal exploitation, and demand an apology from me?
Update: On further reflection, this “apology”, coming out on Holocaust Remembrance Day of all days, is probably nothing more than a PR stunt.
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About the Author: An Australian immigrant to Israel, Aussie Dave has been blogging since early 2003.
A fake apology. More like a rationalization. insulting to anyone who has been a victim of genocide. And especially bad timing on her part….Yom Ha SHoah and all….
Yes, it did occur to me after my post that this was probably more of a PR ploy than anything else, given its timing.
Sorry, I disagree. I think the timing is on the mark. The apology itself, however, is indeed lame.
Dinner time – fleishigs!
Shy Guy
Nope..PETA knew of the offense their campaign caused for a very long time. A speedy apology was called for.
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