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Of all the creatures, man is the most detestable. Of the entire brood, he's the one that possesses malice. He is the only creature that inflicts pain for sport, knowing it to be pain. The fact that man knows right from wrong proves his intellectual superiority to the other creatures; but the fact that he can do wrong proves his moral inferiority to any creature that cannot.
Mark Twain
Rina aka "Brooklyn" (third from left)
The human species is in its larval stage of development. We have a lot of evolving to do. I believe there are positive and creative ways to satisfy our bloodlust without hurting anyone. I am a vegetarian /(spiritual) atheist / artist/ healer. I satiate my craving for the macabre by dressing up like a vampire/nurse on Halloween. Let us nurture the compassion in our fellow humans and realize our connection with other creatures. We can help each other find healthy outlets for our frustrations and rage through art, music, fantasy. I would like to think there is hope for us to metamorphosize into spiritually mature creatures.
Me and the Love of my life, Sobe!
10/11/03
As a registered nurse, environmentalist, and humanitarian, I am concerned about the alarming rate at which global warming has been progressing.Each one of us must do our part to minimize pollution. That includes using environmentally friendly hybrid cars, conserving energy and water, recycling, and, maybe MOST importantly, switching to a plant-based diet. A recent 400-page UN report entitled "Livestock's Long Shadow" [ summarized here: http://www.wellfedworld.org/globalwarming.htm ] cited animal agriculture as a major contributor to pollution (and, subsequently, global warming).Please read this excellent article by Dan Brook and Richard Schwartz:
Let's take some responsibility as individuals and stop expecting someone else to do something about the problem.
Vegetarian/Vegan diets are better for human health, the planet, and, certainly, for the animals... Rina Deych,RN
New web site "Let's Act Now"
Please see new video short about why it is so important to Go Veg, and sign petition: http://fleischverbot.info/petition/
6/21/09
Tony Avella For Mayor of NYC!
I am collecting signatures to get Tony Avella on the ballot for mayor. Please contact the Campaign Headquarters to get information about helping us to get the 7500 signatures and funding we need to make this happen: Get Involved
4/18/09
Come to the Veggie Pride Parade 2009
Sunday, May 17th
3/20/09
Israel may BAN fur!
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Israel creates a precedent by submitting the world’s first nationwide bill “Prohibiting the Industry of Fur”. Knesset member Nitzan Horowitz proposed on March, 18th 2009 a bill to prohibit the fur industry in its entirety, including all importation, production and all sales in Israel; illuminating that his intention is "not to lend a hand to this cruelty towards animals.”
In light of this bill, Israel takes a giant leap forward; from having no existing law concerning fur; to becoming the first nation on the planet to completely protect all fur bearing animals from the suffering and death inflicted upon millions of animals at the hands of the fur industry the world over.
"The International Anti-Fur Coalition’ thanks MK Nitzan Horowitz for his proposal and we call all MKs to support this bill," said Jane Halevy, Director of the ’International Anti-Fur Coalition’. "We hope that Israel will inspire other countries and they too will propose comparable bills throughout the world".
Last month, a report on Israel’s channel 10, led by SPCA Israel and International Anti-Fur Coalition, had revealed that items from the top fashion chain stores to cheap toys in bazaars, that what was being sold as fake fur was indeed real fur. Lab tests had shown that several articles taken from leading Israeli brands and sold as fake fur were made of dog and rabbit fur!
Each year millions of animals are brutally killed for their fur throughout the world. Animals live in tiny cages made only of wire, before being gassed, electrocuted or even skinned alive! Footage shows that some of them fight against death for up to 10 minutes in total anguish after being skinned alive!
Groundbreaking Documentary
by Lionel Friedberg and Richard Schwartz
Read a synopsis here: asacredduty.com
Watch the film on YouTube or on Blip.tv
Laura Pontini - Helping dogs in Romania
Stray dogs suffer horribly in Romania. A one-woman army named Laura Pontini has been rescuing and sheltering them.
My friend Pam and I created a MySpace page for her:
Her official Web site is: http://www.lamentorumeno.org
S
8/22/06
The Plight of Seals in Namibia
An Exposé by Seal Alert - SA : Facts about Namibian Seal Hunt
Sign On-line petition: Stop the African Seal Hunt
Sadly, Seal Alert SA's web site is down. Francois Hugo will build a new web site soon. Right now, he is too busy helping seals and trying to push for legislation to stop this brutal massacre.
8/8/06
Year of the Dog (Massacre) in China
In a disproportionate and horrifyingly brutal response to three human deaths from rabies, Yunnan officials have massacred 54,000 dogs and plan to kill another 500,000. All of this could have been avoided had China taken part in cost-effective and humane trap/neuter/release, spay/neuter, animal birth control, mandatory vaccination and public education programs. The unimaginable cruelty and brutality involved in killing these animals seems even more vile in light of recent celebrations of the Year of the Dog, in which pampered canine companions were glorified. This gruesome massacre, in which China has shown a blatant disregard for animals and the people who love them, has been drawing international outrage. In case their skinning of cats, dogs, and other animals alive for fur (as evidenced in undercover videos circulated last year) was not enough, this latest abomination screams out for a worldwide boycott of China.
Article
What you can do:
Sign online petition at Care2 web site: Say no to dog massacre in China
Email the Chinese Ambassador Zhou Wenzhong: CHINAEMBASSY_US@FMPRC.GOV.CN
Go to Congress.org, click on Media Guide, write to all national Media, demanding that they publicize this horrific situation.
Compassion Over Killing MTV Ad:
5/3/06 (updated 12/7/08)
Please - sign every petition to demand our leaders intervene and stop the genocide in Darfur.
Become educated and active: Darfur Action Campaign
Some more background and petitions: AJWS, 24 Hours For Darfur, Save Darfur.
3/8/06
Time is SHORT. We must put pressure on the Canadian Government to end this horrific massacre!
In-Vitro Meat
I don't think, in a climate of paranoia about Mad Cow and Avian Flu, it's any accident that in-vitro meat has been in the news recently.
Using this technology, a pure product minus hormones, steroids, antibiotics, and pesticide residues would be created. In addition, since it would be produced in a completely controlled environment, there would be no Mad Cow, Avian Flu, Salmonella, E-Coli, and other flesh-borne diseases in the meat.
Read my essay describing the technology and why we should support it:
How One Vegan Views In-Vitro Meat
(With links to latest articles on the subject, updated 3/1/09)
1/27/06
NYC Carriage Horses Need YOUR Help!
Click here for alert: NYC Carriage Horses
10/7/05
Reflections on Rosh Hashana : Click Here
Foie Gras PSA by Sir John Gielgud: Click Here
8/1/05
PETA's Animal Liberation Exhibit
(no longer available for viewing)
7/24/05
(free, downloadable book)
