PETA is Pitiful

Headed west on Atlantic Boulevard, you might have seen a billboard of PETA's latest campaign, urging people to "save the whales." It's an ad created by PETA, but it's drawing a lot of criticism because some say it's comparing overweight women to the sea mammals.

"If I were to look at it, yeah, maybe a little offensive," one local man said.

Offensive or not, PETA's campaign is attracting attention."Save the whales, lose the blubber" is pushing people to become vegetarian."I think it's kind of bad for us people," a local woman said. "I think it is bad taste. Lose the blubber. Oh my God, no."

"It's an insult," another local woman added. "People who are overweight are not whales."

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These guys...

PETA has officially jumped the shark. I have given that organization the benefit of the doubt too many times. PETA members seem to have their hearts in the right place, but some of them have gradually become extremists. Extremists get lots of attention, but their opinions are scoffed at by almost everyone who hears them. If PETA members were serious about helping animals, they wouldn't continue antagonize so many people. The billboard ads PETA posted in Florida are inaccurate and they are demeaning towards overweight women. I know for a fact that being a vegetarian will not automatically help you "lose the blubber". I know plenty of vegetarians who are overweight because they snack heavily on processed foods. The billboard is just another reason to believe that the PETA extremists care more about animals than people. I believe in the ethical treatment of animals, but I cannot respect the methodology PETA is using to reach that end.

I am sure there are a number of people within PETA who wish the organization wasn't so extreme. The acts of a few can really ruin things for everyone. The movement to protect animals will continue to take backward steps if PETA members continue to act a fool. Oh well...it's their prerogative.

Everybody's talking all this stuff about me
Why don't they just let me live
I don't need commission
Make my own decisions
That's my prerogative

Cincinnati Has A Super Hero

Cincinnati police have a new ally in their fight against crime, whether they want it or not. He calls himself Shadow Hare, and he wears a mask and a cape to conceal his true identity. "We help enforce the law by doing what we can in legal standards, so we carry handcuffs, pepper spray … all the legal weapons," said Shadow Hare. "We will do citizen's arrests. We will intervene on crimes if there is one happening in front of us." He's Cincinnati's own version of a superhero fighting crime and injustice where he finds it.

The man behind Shadow Hare's mask is 21 years old and from Milford, OH. Those are the only clues to his true identity that he will reveal. Shadow Hare said he was abused as a child and grew up in foster homes, perhaps leading him to a life helping others. Shadow Hare is not alone in his quest to fight crime. He heads up a group of men -- and one woman -- called the "Allegiance of Heroes." The members communicate with each other in online forums. Among the members are Aclyptico in Pennsylvania, Wall Creeper in Colorado and Master Legend in Florida. The authorities don't always take him seriously. In one encounter with a corrections officer, Shadow Hare was greeted with a chuckle and a look of disbelief. Shadow Hare said he and his team are not deterred by the criticism. He remains focused on trying to make Cincinnati a better place, whether it's fighting crime or feeding the homeless.

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This guy probably has the Blankman script memorized. I applaud his desire to help rid the Nasty Natti of crime, but he could get himself hurt. Cincinnati has a long and well publicized history of racial tension. Shadow Hare may run up on the wrong brother and get his pound cake turned into red velvet. He doesn't carry any weapons that could stop serious criminals. If he did, the Cincinnati police would probably consider him a vigilante and try to get him off the streets. I'm glad this dude is trying to make a positive contribution to society though. The Shadow Hare stated that he had a rough upbringing. I know a lot of people turn to drugs or become reclusive to cope with the difficulties they experienced during their childhood. Shadow Hare should be commended for his resilience and optimism. Bobby Brown recorded a song called "On Our Own" for the Ghost Busters II soundtrack. The Ghost Busters, like the Allegiance of Heroes, are comprised of average citizens would want to make the world a better place. This song is their anthem.

Now I find out that nothing is given
Don't know where the cards may fall
All I know is that we gotta get it
We've gotta make it on our own
Well I guess we're gonna have to take control
On our own
If it's up to us, we've got to take it home
On our own