PETA Recap/Summary

[garnet]

Originally Posted by wolf

Yes, eventually there was more than a kick in the head involved. However, if you have seen the WHOLE video, then you also see what Rodney King did that required the police to take him down.

If you want to discuss the Rodney King case, perhaps you should start a new thread...

[garnet]

Originally Posted by sycamore

Makes one wonder what? Wire services, newspapers and TV stations aren't necessarily good sources.

But dontcha think they're maybe just a bit more credible than websites run by lobbyists for the meat industry and hunting magazines?

What is, in your opinion, a completely credible source? Fox News?

[ladysycamore]

Originally Posted by garnet

Don't call me when you keel over from obesity, lung cancer and heart disease.

Have fun!

Hmm...explain then those who have smoked, ate meat and wasn't in the best shape possible and have lived long, happy lives. Or...better yet explain those who have done all the things they were "supposed" to do regarding health, and are dead now.

[garnet]

Originally Posted by ladysycamore

Hmm...explain then those who have smoked, ate meat and wasn't in the best shape possible and have lived long, happy lives. Or...better yet explain those who have done all the things they were "supposed" to do regarding health, and are dead now.

Because I'm not a scientist or a doctor, I can't explain those things. We all know that smoking and eating a high-fat diet are bad for you health. Do you deny that? Sure there are people who lived long lives despite their poor habits (including my grandmother). But the VAST majority of scientific evidence proves that these lifestyle choices are bad for you and will shorten you life. In many cases, they will also destroy your quality of life. My gradmother lived into her eighties even though she smoked and and had a poor diet. She was also completely miserable and was bedridden with emphysema for the last decade of her life. Hey, you can smoke and drink and eat meat all you want--it's your decision, and you might live a long life. You are putting yourself at risk, though.

[ladysycamore]

Originally Posted by garnet

Because I'm not a scientist or a doctor, I can't explain those things. We all know that smoking and eating a high-fat diet are bad for you health. Do you deny that?

Ummmmmmmmmmmmmm..no. Never said that, so why ask?

Sure there are people who lived long lives despite their poor habits (including my grandmother). But the VAST majority of scientific evidence proves that these lifestyle choices are bad for you and will shorten you life. In many cases, they will also destroy your quality of life. My gradmother lived into her eighties even though she smoked and and had a poor diet. She was also completely miserable and was bedridden with emphysema for the last decade of her life. Hey, you can smoke and drink and eat meat all you want--it's your decision, and you might live a long life. You are putting yourself at risk, though.

Just saying there is really no need to preach to the choir. Everyone has choices to make and they certainly don't need someone "at their necks" to warn them about the dangers of the choices they make.

[garnet]

Originally Posted by ladysycamore

Just saying there is really no need to preach to the choir. Everyone has choices to make and they certainly don't need someone "at their necks" to warn them about the dangers of the choices they make.

I'm not "preaching" to anyone. I personally could care less how you live your life, and I don't waste my time telling people what to do.

You asked me a question in your post about health, and I answered it with my opinion. If you don't want me to give you an honest answer, perhaps you shouldn't be asking.

[jinx]

Originally Posted by garnet

Because I'm not a scientist or a doctor, I can't explain those things. .... Hey, you can smoke and drink and eat meat all you want--it's your decision, and you might live a long life. You are putting yourself at risk, though.

Please don't equate smoking with drinking and eating meat without using the appropriate qualifiers. We've been thru this already haven't we?

[Cyber Wolf]

Originally Posted by garnet

You are putting yourself at risk, though.

You put yourself at risk for cancer merely by going out into the sunlight, and breathing the air, inside and outside. Everything carries risks, everything. Might as well enjoy your choices while you can. If you don't enjoy your choices, then make changes.

[ladysycamore]

Originally Posted by garnet

I'm not "preaching" to anyone.

Well, IMO, when one is constantly reinterating the "dangers" of certain things, it tends to come off a bit "preachy" sometimes. Just pointing that out.

[wolf]

Originally Posted by garnet

I'm not "preaching" to anyone. I personally could care less how you live your life, and I don't waste my time telling people what to do.

That's pretty much how you've spent your time since arriving, whether it's related to food, putting down a pet, or just about anything else.

'Nuff Said.

[wolf]

Originally Posted by garnet

If you want to discuss the Rodney King case, perhaps you should start a new thread...

So thread drift/hijacking is okay when you do it, and not when someone condradicts your belief.

mmmmkay.

[garnet]

Originally Posted by wolf

So thread drift/hijacking is okay when you do it, and not when someone condradicts your belief.

mmmmkay.

When did I hijack this thread? I used the Rodney King video as a an anlogy to make a point about a PETA video. You guys started analyzing the RK video for no particular reason. I think that would qualify as "thread hijacking."

[garnet]

Originally Posted by wolf

That's pretty much how you've spent your time since arriving, whether it's related to food, putting down a pet, or just about anything else.

'Nuff Said.

Like I said, I don't give a shit how you live your life--that's your problem. This is a FORUM where people post their OPINIONS. That is what I've done, and if you don't like my posts, perhaps you should not read them. That, too, is a CHOICE you can make. I obviously aggravate the hell out of you, and I've probably raised your already-too-high blood pressure. I will post as much as I feel like it--you don't intimidate me and never will.

'Nuff said.

[garnet]

Originally Posted by ladysycamore

Well, IMO, when one is constantly reinterating the "dangers" of certain things, it tends to come off a bit "preachy" sometimes. Just pointing that out.

YOU are the one who asked ME a question!!!!! see below:

"Hmm...explain then those who have smoked, ate meat and wasn't in the best shape possible and have lived long, happy lives. Or...better yet explain those who have done all the things they were "supposed" to do regarding health, and are dead now."

Why do you ask me a question if you don't want me to answer it? I gave you an answer that was my opinion, so now I'm preaching? Maybe you shouldn't me ask anymore questions, and better yet, maybe you should join Wolf and stop reading my posts if I'm aggravating you so much with my "preaching."

[ladysycamore]

Originally Posted by garnet

YOU are the one who asked ME a question!!!!!

I gave you an answer that was my opinion, so now I'm preaching? Maybe you shouldn't me ask anymore questions, and better yet, maybe you should join Wolf and stop reading my posts if I'm aggravating you so much with my "preaching."

Whoa whoa whoa...slow your roll.

First of all, no need to shout and second of all, you can't dictate what people can and can not say (which was implied by you demanding me to stop reading posts). Sounds like you are the one who is aggravated here, not I. I've been nothing but calm and otherwise polite while making my comments to you.

All I did was make an observation: sometimes, when people constantly repeat things like warnings, etc., it just comes across as being preachy...that's all. *shrugs* No big deal.

"This is a FORUM where people post their OPINIONS"..." I will post as much as I feel like it"

Precisely. Good day.