www.topix.com/forum/city/norwood-young-america-mn/TP74KFPAGE0AO0D8R This was on PETA’s site--until they removed it--and some other websites. A PETA administrator actually supported this until learning where the banner was going to be placed. It appears some demonstrations are too radical for even PETA. There's a, ahem, rumour that some Discordian high school and middle school students in Minnesota were involved in putting up the banner, and that it was more a prank or Jake than anything serious. Spring break is traditionally a time for high school, middle school and college students to celebrate a week away from classes. Many “hang” with friends, visit Minneapolis or even spend time at Lake Superior. But it can be a time for getting into trouble. Some Norwood Young America students put up a banner proclaiming “Go Topless for PETA on Spring Break.” That message in support of the animal rights organization was seen Monday by students and faculty at Central High School/Middle School in Norwood Young America, MN. The banner, which had a school-approved message on the other side, was quickly removed by school officials. PETA stands for People for the Ethical Treatment of Animals, an animal rights organization known for using nudity for publicity. But two students who admitted under condition of anonymity to turning the banner over said they were working independently. “It was our idea, not PETAs,” said a 17-year-old high school girl who planned the display. “But they said it was a good one,” said her co-planner, a 13-year-old middle school girl. Several days before, students had hung a banner in the main school hallway that proclaimed, “Have Fun But be Safe on Spring Break.” But authorities and most students didn’t know that the back of the banner had a very different message. “Someone turned the banner around right before lunch time,” said school district official Robert Abrams. “The first message was on the other side, so it was definitely the same banner. Obviously, the students who put it up knew what they were doing.” “It’s not bad enough our kids are being exposed to sex on the Internet. Now it’s at school,” said Alice Mayfield, an anti-sex education activist and mother of a son who attends the middle school. “If they kept as good control of our kids at school as we do at home, we wouldn’t have this kind of trouble.” School officials wouldn’t comment on what actions they planned to take against the students who pulled the stunt. But the young activists did have some supporters. “Anything that gets attention for animals is good,” said 17-year-old vegetarian senior Robert Johnson. “America is a nation of abusers and people eat the carcasses of abused animals. It’s time to stop it!” A teacher who spoke on condition of anonymity had this to say. “They were exercising their right to free speech. Whether you agree with their cause or not, it’s their right. The Constitution guarantees freedom of speech to all citizens, not just adults.” But sophomore Patricia Riley disagreed. “Baring your boobs for baboons? How’s that going to help?” The last day of school before spring break is Thursday, March 19. |
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Would you go topless for animals? Or would you go topless for Eris Discordia? |
It's a Discordian question to ask, "Are you a human being or a cabbage?" These PETA ladies make it a difficult choice. But they could seriously get you considering vegetarianism -- cabbage, anyone? |
PETA "Lettuce Ladies" in the Short North, Columbus, Ohio. Digital photo by Postdlf Postdlf, the creator of this work, has granted (or hereby grants) permission to copy, distribute and/or modify this document under the terms of the GNU Free Documentation License, Version 1.2 or any later version published by the Free Software Foundation; with no Invariant Sections, no Front-Cover Texts, and no Back-Cover Texts. A copy of the license is included in the section entitled "GNU Free Documentation License." |
Poster by Anonymous Lifeform. Inspired by Kaousuu, Chan Marshall, and People for the Ethical Treatment of Animals. This first appeared in Issue 7 of Intermittens Magazine. The photo is public domain and the poster has been released by Anonymous Lifeform into the public domain (kopyleft). |
Alice in Wonderland is a Discordian Saint, and some claim she's a Discordian American Princess even though she's British. We don't know if she agrees with PETA or not but she sure spent a lot of time with animals. |
Photo of Christy Turlington; photographer unknown. 'Cropped and removed color alterations. Parent image page notation is that it's been released into the public domain by PETA.' From http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/File:Christy_Turlington_I'd_rather_go_naked_than_wear_fur.cleanup.jpg |
Going topfree in public or even completely naked is legal in much of the United States and much of the world. Nudism and naturism are legal for infants, young children, preteens, teens and adults. But in spite of legal nudity, authorities sometimes try to persecute those who are exercising their rights and exposing their freedom. And schools often have serious restrictions. So be careful out there. Topless For Pets: Controversy at High School & Middle School |
UPDATE: Miley Spears was banned without warning from the PETA site after the above was removed from their site. Ironically, Miley is both a Discordian and sincere in es beliefs for animals. But more ironic is that Miley Spears can still post on PETA2, which is the site for young adults, teenagers and preteens. Apparently it's a problem for girls to encourage adults to go topless, but fine if they encourage teens and preteens to show their boobies. Go figure. |
Update: It appears the protest was real |