Update, September 1, 2010
Humane Society International is applauding moves by politicians in Israel who have put forward proposals to ban the fur trade throughout the country. The bill, introduced by Knesset Member Ronit Tirosh, seeks to outlaw the production, processing, import, export and sale of fur from all animal species not already part of the meat industry. A ban on all fur throughout the country would be a world first—a major stand against the animal cruelty inherent in the worldwide fur trade—and it would set an example that other countries would look to and follow. It has attracted widespread support in Israel and from the public, politicians and celebrities from around the world.
Israel Fur Trade Ban Wins Support : Humane Society International
Would you support anti-fur legislation in your own country?
Would you support anti-fur legislation in your own country?
A ban on the fur trade should only apply to endangered animals,so I would not support an outright ban on the fur trade.
Israel Fur Trade Ban Wins Support : Humane Society International
Would you support anti-fur legislation in your own country?
Israel Fur Trade Ban Wins Support : Humane Society International
Would you support anti-fur legislation in your own country?
I say people can wear what they want but we should tax the hell out of luxury items.
I would be concerned about animal suffering etc. If it was done properly and humanely I wouldn't be against raising animals for fur. I hear its the case that it is not so on alot of occasions and I would support such a ban in that case.
A ban on the fur trade should only apply to endangered animals,so I would not support an outright ban on the fur trade.
do you support a ban on meat if the conditions under which meat livestock is raised is not pristine?
the problem with "animal rights" is that groups that want government control over private property as a means to an end almost always are taken over by those who see government control of private property as their ultimate goal
Since when do animal rights groups advocate communism and are you just lumping them together ideologically to make the other side easier to hate?
Since when do animal rights groups advocate communism and are you just lumping them together ideologically to make the other side easier to hate?
I don't know enough about which 'furs' would be banned. . . I have to learn more in that area.
But in general I'm like this:
I'm against Killing an animal *just* for it's fur or skin.
If any animal is to be killed it should be primarily for food / safety - and then selling of that fur/skin so that no part of the animal goes to waste.
Fur shouldn't really be glamorized - it actually serves a very practical function. I don't get the 'fashion' behind it.
Seriously, what's the difference between killing an animal for it's fur and killing it for it's skin? Are we proposing to ban all forms of leather as well? If someone wants to farm a particular species of animal humanely, go for it. I don't even care if it's endangered, so long as it's all farmed and never taken out of the wild. If you can figure out how to breed millions of whatever animal you want, more power to you. Heck, breed some extras for release back into the wild while you're at it.
Since when do animal rights groups advocate communism and are you just lumping them together ideologically to make the other side easier to hate?
This is how I see it also. Modern textile science has the ability to artificially replicate animal fur. Many modern fabrics are also excellent insulators and retain heat much better than animal fur. They are also waterproof.I see no real need anymore for animal fur. 200 years ago when it was used to keep us warm, then of course. Now a days though we have fabrics and such to keep us warm, it is only used to make a fashion statement. I would support a ban on the fur trade, I just don't think we can justify slaughtering animals for their fur.
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