RSPCA advert to extreme?

Started by Dom, Apr 15, 2024, 07:33 AM

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Dom

 Hey folks! 🙋�♂️ Is anyone else irked by the new RSPCA advert about respecting all animals? I feel it's a touch too extreme. I mean, come on, they're suggesting it's bad to unintentionally run a wasp over with a lawnmower or unintentionally step on a snail. What's next, outlawing hand washing 'cause it hurts bacteria? 🤔

susan

#1
I thought it was just me! It feels like a big waste of charity money. They do some fantastic work, but this is just a bit too much. And where are the money coming from? I heard some stories about vulnerable elderly people being persistently asked for donations. Not cool, RSPCA. Not cool. 🤚😡

Joe1993

The whole thing is a farce! The resources used for that could have been so much better spent. We've got vulnerable folks out there handing over their pensions, and for what? So we can be told not to run over wasps with our lawnmowers?

Ian

#3
Yeah, respect is one thing, but this ad... It's been clearly crafted by some far-left extremists who are all for animals over people.

Dom

#4
The money could be used more sensibly. This advert probably was created by some far-left extremists who prioritize animals over humans. It's utterly ridiculous. They might even try to turn us all vegan next!

If these animal rights activists have their way, they'll ban animal testing and pet ownership too. Can you imagine that? Scientific discovery would grind to a halt, and what about our beloved pets? Would they survive in the wild? 😿

Ian

#5
 Respect for animals is one thing, but this is bordering on a radical belief system. Being made to feel guilty about unintentionally stepping on a snail is not going to bring about any meaningful change. It's time to strike a balance, folks!

Mathew

You know, it's this kind of far-out attitude that makes people reluctant to get on board. Yes, animals should be respected, but making us feel guilty for accidental harm doesn't help the cause.

toryboy

#7
I'm all for respecting animals, and I deeply care about their welfare. But there's a line, right? If these activists had their way, goodbye to the wonderful diversity of breeds we've come to love. No more Labradors, Siamese cats, or Holstein cows! What a dull world that would be. 😔

Jack

I reckon they've lost sight of the big picture. Animal respect is important, but balance is key. This advert feels like a sermon, not a message.

tech_wiz

They called it respecting animals. But it's more about making us feel bad, isn't it? Playing on our emotions instead of educating people. That doesn't sit well with me. 🤔

Bill90

Animals have rights, but we do too. And stepping on a snail—accidentally—doesn't make us all villains, does it?