Big Journalism : Puppies, Kittens and NYT Pushback: The Truth About the Humane Society Of the United States

Mon, 21 Jun 2010 18:08:27 +0000

Ohiogrrrl— You’re adopting the same tactic as HSUS: making personal attacks without replying on substance. It’s hard to see how Longwell is a “liar.” Can you point to any specifics, or are you just going to make accusations? The gist of Longwell’s piece is that the NYT did a sloppy, biased hit job. I don’t see you contesting that. CCF’s complaint is that HSUS is deceptive—using ads with lots of puppies and kitties, but spending most of its money to further an animal rights agenda instead of helping shelters. A lot of people are confused that HSUS isn’t affiliated with local humane societies. I don’t see how pointing this out makes CCF the boogeyman. And if it’s just about “industry” interests, how come pet shelters are miffed about HSUS, too? CCF compiled a set of quotes from news stories: http://consumerfreedom.com/news_detail.cfm/h/4192... CCF simply provides another side of the issue. Frankly, I can make my own decision, but it helps to have both sides present. It seems you’d rather shut up the side you don’t agree with via name-calling. Just because a group disagrees with some of HSUS’s agenda doesn’t mean that they don’t care about the “ethical treatment of animals.” In fact, CCF encourages people to give to pet shelter in their communities. I suggest you try responding to what CCF actually says, instead of responding to what you think they say.

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Big Journalism : Puppies, Kittens and NYT Pushback: The Truth About the Humane Society Of the United States