A plea to the citizenry
Walking around today, I saw another example of the shameful behavior of the fashion industry. A young woman was strolling along in a pair of Converse high-tops, sadly made of the fine shaggy pelt of a black muppet.
The average consumer is unaware of this tragedy, so that even a careful shopper can be taken in. To avoid comment, many manufacturers label their products as "faux fur", rather than honestly describe their colorful furry creations as genuine muppet.
So cheerful, so full of life, I cannot imagine what would cause an otherwise rational human being to choose to wear the skins of these happy little creatures. Does a muppet really look better as a boot than as the care-free sprite that it was meant to be?
It is true that not all of them are small and cute. But they are trusting and innocent creatures, ekeing a living out of entertaining humans. Should we repay their gift of themselves by stealing the fur coats off their backs to cover our own?
Dear friends, only through education will the average citizen come to recognize the true nature of the colorful fur products that have been purchased under the guise of "faux fur". I implore you to protest this senseless slaughter in letters to your editor, to your congressperson, and to your local representative. Demand that the trade of such articles be stopped. Raise funds to set aside nature preserves, so that this delightful creatures can live out their lives as intended by their Creator. You *can* make a difference!
Would you be able to look into this creature's face if you had not at least tried?
The average consumer is unaware of this tragedy, so that even a careful shopper can be taken in. To avoid comment, many manufacturers label their products as "faux fur", rather than honestly describe their colorful furry creations as genuine muppet.
So cheerful, so full of life, I cannot imagine what would cause an otherwise rational human being to choose to wear the skins of these happy little creatures. Does a muppet really look better as a boot than as the care-free sprite that it was meant to be?
It is true that not all of them are small and cute. But they are trusting and innocent creatures, ekeing a living out of entertaining humans. Should we repay their gift of themselves by stealing the fur coats off their backs to cover our own?
Dear friends, only through education will the average citizen come to recognize the true nature of the colorful fur products that have been purchased under the guise of "faux fur". I implore you to protest this senseless slaughter in letters to your editor, to your congressperson, and to your local representative. Demand that the trade of such articles be stopped. Raise funds to set aside nature preserves, so that this delightful creatures can live out their lives as intended by their Creator. You *can* make a difference!
Would you be able to look into this creature's face if you had not at least tried?