Sir Paul On Larry King Live

winston · Post by **winston** » Sat Mar 04, 2006 8:32 pm

I am not a fan of the seal hunt. In fact you might say that I am quietly opposed to it.

I have also very recently discovered that I am not a fan of Heathers. She has a strange way of bringing attention to her interests... The message is drowned out by the "noise" she creates.

simer4001 · Post by **simer4001** » Sat Mar 04, 2006 8:47 pm

Thank you Brian. I think you summed up my feelings as well.

alanz · Post by **alanz** » Sun Mar 05, 2006 6:08 am

Hot chicks get what they want, don't you guys know that?

lowendbob · Post by **lowendbob** » Sun Mar 05, 2006 6:23 am

She doesn't do a thing for me.

rickfan63 · Post by **rickfan63** » Sun Mar 05, 2006 8:31 am

I agree with her to a point. I couldn't kill a seal for it's fur at all. It's inhumane IMHO. I'd be crying like a baby, and enraged to see someone else do it. If I had to, I would kill for food or for protection. But that's all it would be for. And even then I'd have to be desperate. Even though I'm not a vegetarian, I still love animals, especially dogs and cats. The way some are killed in animal shelters in this country is awful. I'd like to see this country be more humane to our companion animals, and start executing a lot more criminals in the overcrowed prisions here! That would be a start in the right direction! I'm starting to get get political here, so I'll get off my soap box.

revolver323 · Post by **revolver323** » Sun Mar 05, 2006 8:40 am

I have Nothing against animal rights activists, but I wish we could see the same amount of rabidness directed toward human rights. I understand completely how they feel, but that energy seems somehow misdirected. Land mines activism makes more sense to me, but there are a whole lot more pressing human issues than wearing fur, etc. Even though how we treat animals carries over to how we treat human beings. Again, I don't know what the McCartneys do on human rights issues, but I think given their accessibility to the media, they could find a better cause to hawk on Larry King's show. As for Hot chicks, I liked Linda better. And in some cultures, Yoko would be considered hot ...

simer4001 · Post by **simer4001** » Sun Mar 05, 2006 8:47 am

Bob, I agree. She's striking. That's the word I'd use to describe her looks. But whatever she looks like her attitude turns me off.

I am not an animal rights activist. I don't want to start a controversy, but I personally don't believe animals have rights. I do, however, believe they should be afforded protection. In this case I think it is horrible that seals are killed this way. Not only because it seems undignified, but IMO it seems to prove in some cases we have lost our humanity.

Again. not trying to offend anyone, that is my take. OK Randy, you can shove me off of your soap box too.

harley · Post by **harley** » Sun Mar 05, 2006 2:15 pm

I've been involved in running an "at work" campaign for charitable payroll deductions. The agencies that are available to receive funds run the gamut from purely local to completely international in focus.

In the Denver, Colorado area, the Humane Society is always among the top agencies selected to receive donations. I'm slightly surprised by that, especially when you consider Tsunami relief and Hurricane victims.

Still, I think the way you treat the weakest of the species says quite a bit about the strongest of the species (assuming humans can be counted among the strongest, and I think we can).

Anyway, it's a fun fact to relish, remember and repeat. In Denver, the Humane Society is drawing big charitable dollars.

As for Heather, I haven't seen enough of or about her to draw an opinion on her "public self", but I do admire the stance she and Paul have taken on land mines. If you're going to use the clout of an ex-Beatle for something, that's as good a cause as any I can think of.

rickfan63 · Post by **rickfan63** » Sun Mar 05, 2006 3:30 pm

Maybe animals don't have rights as we know them Brian. But I know you can understand my belief that we humans don't have the right to abuse them for our own selfish purposes either. God gave man dominion over all the earth's creatures. That dosen't mean needlessly kill and abuse. When my sister passed away two years ago, my fanily asked that donations be made to the Humane Society where I live, as well as our church. I think it is a worthwhile cause.

I'm not trying to offend anyone either, it's just part of what I believe. For the second time, I'll get off my soap box.

chingnchime · Post by **chingnchime** » Mon Mar 06, 2006 7:40 am

Of course animals have rights. They inhabit the frigging planet, don't they? It's just like mankind to put himself at the top of the list and decide how everyone else should live or die.
Perhaps someone should come into your life and club your pets in the head. See how you feel then...After all, animals don't have rights, do they?????? This is why the world is like it is, folks...

winston · Post by **winston** » Mon Mar 06, 2006 8:06 am

All animals have at least some rights, mankind has rights and we have applicable laws for those who think that they don't.

I for one cannot stand those who gain fame and fortune only to suddenly adopt a do good, works based theology.

I am off the soap box now. Someone else can use it.

chingnchime · Post by **chingnchime** » Mon Mar 06, 2006 9:19 am

Yeah, me too. I hate people who try to do good things and improve the world w/ money they worked hard for. How dare they, bast*rds. (???)

wayang · Post by **wayang** » Mon Mar 06, 2006 10:08 am

Take it easy, now, fellers...and let me have a turn with that soapbox...

I just saw an edition of the Deutsche Welle news...the German news show that's made for English-speaking audiences. They profiled a special unit being trained to dismantle and dispose of unexploded ordinance left all over their country from both world wars. Whatever your opinions concerning the causes for these horrid chapters in human history, I think it's important to realize that Germany is the place on our planet that contains more of this man-made death than anywhere else...a lot of it contains Sarin, mustard gas, etc., most of it made in Britain and the good ol' USA. The Germans are left to deal with it all on their own (no help from any British 'Knights'), and isn't it interesting to find now that the Germans are among the most vocally anti-war societies on Earth.

My only point here is this: it's fine to call attention to cleaning up all the landmines and unexploded bombs that have been sprinkled all over the world...but it's just as important to oppose the filthy bastards who continue to get rich manufacturing more and more of it every day, no matter what 'side' they claim to be on. And just one more thing while I'm at it: killing baby seals with clubs is horribly nasty business and worth opposing...but at least the guys doing it have to go out in the cold and get dirty doing it. How much nastier it is to deal death on human babies...and to do it from 30,000 feet up with a hot cup of coffee in the other hand.

Okay, the soap box is up for grabs again...

winston · Post by **winston** » Mon Mar 06, 2006 10:10 am

Don't get me wrong, I am not against rich and famous people attempting to make a difference or doing good charitable works for all the right reasons. Oprah and Bill Gates do very admirable work. So do many others who do not seek the limelight at all.

Staying on topic, when I get the feeling that someone is abusing their association with a famous personality and are using it as an opportunity for free press or a photo opportunity that rubs me the wrong way.

Yes I know Paul is a big boy but he deserves better IMO.

shamustwin · Post by **shamustwin** » Mon Mar 06, 2006 10:18 am

Here in L.A. your pets do not have the right to breed freely, you will end up being cited for your animal's animalistic behavior. All those poor cats and dogs who will never experience the joys of parenthood.

If a man walks into a forest and tracks down a deer and kills it with his bare hands, that's fair. If he sits a half mile off with a rifle, well, he has a bit of an advantage over an already dumber animal.

Cow flatulence is having a big effect on global warming. Seriously. Give them Bean-o or something.

If animals are bred in artificial conditions purely for use by humans, is that wrong? I'm not talking clubbing cute little seals here, which would probably bite your finger off. Who's wearing these furs, anyway?

Would you agree to have your pet Hyacinth macaw ($$$) euthanized if it were a carrier, but not ill with, HPAI H5N1, the bird flu?

The first charity I could see giving my reasonably easily earned money to is Planned Parenthood. But I don't like to give away money. Human overpopulation seems to be the cause of many problems (the need to destroy rain forests, killing of lots of animals for food and clothing, etc.). On the plus size, human over population causes the equity in your home to go up faster.