Maher, Letterman, Barker
by Tao Oliveto, Carrboro, NC
What do Bill Maher, David Letterman and Bob Barker have in common besides television? When it comes to how we treat animals, they get it.
In the Ecorazzi news, Bob Barker donates 1 million dollars to his Missouri alma
mater to establish a undergraduate animal-ethics program that will teach about animal advocacy. Mr. Barker closed every telecast of his long-standing game show, The Price is Right, by urging people to spay and neuter their pets. He doesn’t feel it was enough. At age 84 and recently retired from his day job, he plans to commit even more time to his activist work for the animals.
Bill Maher, in response to criticism that PETA, People for the Ethical Treatment of Animals, sometimes “crosses the line” in their activist efforts – Says Bill, “It’s not the worst thing in the world to cross the line. To me, a much worse thing is to never even approach the line. ”
David Letterman, late night TV host, on the circus – “What is more American than eating cotton candy and watching animal abuse? Am I right?”
My closing reminders: Adopt from shelters and rescues, don’t buy from breeders. Spay and neuter. Train don’t restrain. Don’t visit the circus or urban zoos. Don’t eat animals raised in feed lots. Support animal advocacy with your words, your actions and your wallet. Animals have a lot to teach and share with us. Let’s pay attention.
Tags: activism, animals, culture, entertainment, people
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