Are you an activist?

kawickham85
kawickham85 Posts: 62 Member
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If yes, what issue? Feel free to give us some info to try and sway us to your side :)

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  • SithLordJane
    SithLordJane Posts: 92
    Making sure my food isn't spoiled.
    Life note: If it makes your pet gag, don't eat it.
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  • coliema
    coliema Posts: 7,646 Member
    Making sure my food isn't spoiled.
    Life note: If it makes your pet gag, don't eat it.
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    HAHHAHAHAHAAH, is that a cheese stick!?
  • ladymiseryali
    ladymiseryali Posts: 2,555 Member
    Reproductive rights, gay rights, animal welfare, and the legalization of "green things".
  • Greenrun99
    Greenrun99 Posts: 2,065 Member
    Making sure my food isn't spoiled.
    Life note: If it makes your pet gag, don't eat it.
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    That is definitely a good tip, if your pet's don't eat it.. Don't Eat it.
  • lemur_lady
    lemur_lady Posts: 350 Member
    I used to be quite an animal rights activist then after dissecting allsorts of creatures at uni I lost my compassion somewhat. Plus I fell into the bacon trap and fell off the veggie wagon :blushing:

    I am now a huge lactivist (breastfeeding supporter), hence my profile pic. I spend more time talking and thinking about boobs now than my OH does :tongue:
  • WendyTerry420
    WendyTerry420 Posts: 13,274 Member
    If yes, what issue? Feel free to give us some info to try and sway us to your side :)

    www.kcnorml.org
    My issue is banned on MFP, so no discussing it. :smokin:
  • hbrittingham
    hbrittingham Posts: 2,518 Member
    I am not an activist, but I am involved in animal welfare. Not to be confused with animal rights. I want animals to be treated humanely and want abusers to be punished for abusing animals. I do NOT want animals to have the same rights as humans.
  • kawickham85
    kawickham85 Posts: 62 Member
    I'm also a lactivist but also a huge advocate of human rights, children's rights, and the right to bodily integrity. My main issue of focus is circumcision. I believe it is a violation of human rights and it should be illegal. I honestly dont understand how it isn't already illegal as the constitution guarantees rights to everyone regardless of race or gender (female circumcision is illegal. this is gender-specific and therefore a violation of the constitution). Also, doctors take an oath saying that they will do no harm. Doctors are also not legally permitted to perform a surgery on an unconsenting minor unless it is medically indicated and more conservative treatments have been tried and have failed. Circumcision is done on healthy, normal infants for cosmetic and cultural reasons. To top it all off, it is done before the child has an established medical history. A baby that is an unknown hemophiliac can and may die during the unnecessary surgery. In fact, an estimated 117 babies die each year in this country due to complications following their circumcision (usually either bleeding or infection).
  • ladymiseryali
    ladymiseryali Posts: 2,555 Member
    I am not an activist, but I am involved in animal welfare. Not to be confused with animal rights. I want animals to be treated humanely and want abusers to be punished for abusing animals. I do NOT want animals to have the same rights as humans.

    That's my position. I think animals, both pets and livestock, should be treated with respect and dignity.
  • whierd
    whierd Posts: 14,025 Member
    Not an activist, just have strong opinions.
  • sd_dilligaf
    sd_dilligaf Posts: 146 Member
    I am not a tree hugger, but I try to lead by example. In 2007 we lost our home to the wildfires in San Diego. We rebuilt to LEED criteria but didn't pay for certification. Out of 1,700 lost structures, thee people rebuilt green. I make presentations on our case history all the time to persuade that it wasn't PROHIBITIVELY expensive or difficult, and the return on investment is about 10 years.

    I also clean up toxic messes for a living so recycling, thinking sustainably, protecting groundwater and air and soil, and coming up wit hless costly ways to clean up SUPERFUND sites is (part of) my life, not just my job.
  • OrionMama
    OrionMama Posts: 19 Member
    Lactivist, Intactivist! Also women's reproductive rights, GMO labeling, Environmental protection. I don't think this is the best platform for my issues, so I generally keep my mouth shut. I'm just here for the food diary.
  • kawickham85
    kawickham85 Posts: 62 Member
    i agree this is a terrible platform. i'm just sick of seeing annoying "am i hot" posts.
  • LassoOfTruth
    LassoOfTruth Posts: 735 Member
    Just..... all-around human rights. I feel we should stop treating each other as colors, genders, sexual orientation etc. and just realize we are all people.

    "I am pro-abortion & gay marriage b/c it's NONE of my damn business what you do with your life."

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