Both the PETA and the Guerilla Girls used the internet to voice their opinions and talk about what their organizations are all about. PETA used a lot of billboards, and the Guerilla Girls used a lot of posters. In my opinion, all of these mediums used can be seen by many people. However, I think using billboards or posters are more effective because people are able to see it more easily if it’s “eye-catching.” For instance, everyone uses the internet, but that doesn’t mean that posting things on the internet will get you attention. There are so many things on the internet that many of the things posted there are unseen or missed by others. Therefore, I think using posters or billboards is the most effective medium to use when trying to voice an opinion or promote an organization.
After reading about the PETA, I understand what they are trying to do and say. However, I don’t necessarily agree with everything they say and do. They believe that all animals have rights and that they should not be inflicted unnecessary pain. I agree with this. However, I also believe that sometimes pain is necessary to progress. Humans, for instance, have undergone much suffering and pain to be where we are today. We’ve been through wars, starvation, storms, etc. to be what we are now. All of this included pain and suffering, but without pain or sacrifice, there can be no progress. It may seem heartless and unmoral to say such a thing, but in reality, from what I’ve seen in this world so far, this is true. I don’t like it, and I don’t like thinking about it. However, it doesn’t make it any less true. I believe in the cause of the PETA, but I think they are fighting a losing battle. It is in our nature to use animals for many purposes, whether as food or as clothing. Just as animals use other animals for food, humans will continue to use animals for food or other purposes. It’s one fact of life that cannot be changed, whether or not people like it.
I really liked the Guerilla Girls after reading about them. They are funny, and I love the way they voice their opinions. They are also mysterious and unique compared to other organizations. I believe in feminism (of course, that’s probably because I’m an American female), and I like humor. Therefore, I really liked the way they executed their opinions through humor. Not only did they catch peoples’ attention by doing so, people will most likely be drawn to them because of the funny way they promote their organization. Funny things have always attracted a lot of people, and I think they are correct in using this method to attract others in listening to their opinions. If I started an organization, I would probably use the same methods to get peoples’ attention and get people to listen to my opinions.
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In your post you write, "[the Guerilla Girls are] mysterious and unique compared to other organizations." This made me think of the group that Christa discussed in class on Monday, who also cultivated a mysterious ethos. Yet the two seem very different - the Guerilla Girls (as you point out) use humor, while the anti-scientology group just seems creepy (by class consensus).
I agree with you when you say that billboards are very eye catching. I also think that humor can be very effective as it shows personality.
In response to your argument that pain is necessary for progress - what kind of progress are people making by eating animals? The meat industry only hurts the environment, damages public health and puts it at risk, and perpetuates the culture of killing. This is not progress. This is senselessness.
This is a fact of life that can be changed. I changed it for myself and nothing is holding anyone else back from doing the same. And, finally, there is nothing natural about a slaughterhouse.
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