Jump to content
IndiaDivine.org

CBS SURVIVOR , ANOTHER EXCELLENT VIEW TO LOOK AT :

Rate this topic


Guest guest

Recommended Posts

ANOTHER EXCELLENT VIEW TO LOOK AT

CBS SURVIVORS SHOW .

 

NOW, LET'S PUSH CBS SURVIVOR TO AIR

" VEGETARIANISM " TO BE BALANCED WITH ITS

SURVIVING ON EATING ANIMALS ONLY !!!

 

 

Dear Laurelee,

 

Thanks for forwarding Karen's excellent article on

CBS Survivors Show to us. (Enclosed at the end of this letter)

 

I will forward Karen's viewpoints on Survivors

as different viewpoints looking at CBS Survivor.

 

We are not selfish . Because we take ALL opinions as long

as for the benefits of suffering animals if it is reasonable even though

we may be different opinions. Remember, the progress is made

thru mutual discussion , reasons and mutual agreement for the

final good solution.

 

From one angle, CBS is not mercy to show those killing

desperate scene and it could have an effect of encouraging

the public that it is OK to kill even though it is cruel.

It is their highest rating show. The Movie and TV has

showed numerous killing scene, however, the

criminal is everywhere too.... The violence on the movie

could prove that young people could learn it from the

movie too. Parents are very worried as you know.

 

.. However, from Karen's view points , yes, it is also excellent

view that showing the cruelty of killing pigs and cows is an excellent

opportunity to demonstrate to the society that the real cruelty scene

of killing pigs. It is also an excellent opportunity to show to the

public the cruelty of the killing pigs for food especially the public

are so numb and so insensitive to animals suffering when it

becomes their " food " . Yes, we like KarenDown's view points too.

 

CBS did reject PETA's Singing cow Ads.

It may not relate to the differences between our viewpoints.

It is only showing CBS showed the killing pig scene was

not meant for animal rights . It was for their sensational and

for their pocket book.

 

 

NOW, our view is to continue to protest CBS, not so much

about the exposing of cruelty scene of killing pigs, cows etc.

but to greatly urge and pushing CBS SURVIVOR Show to

air the " VEGETARIANISM " in its show to be BALANCED

with its surviving on killing and eating animals only.

 

(Because in many desperate situations, there may not be any

animals available for " food " and instead they survive on the

more nutritious and proving healthful PLANT foods. )

 

 

Thanks so much. We will distribute Karen's excellent

viewpoints on CBS Survivors show . We think it is another

excellent point to get acrossed.

 

thanks.

Humanity

=====================================

 

-

Laurelee Blanchard <laurelee

Sunday, February 18, 2001 11:06 AM

Why DawnWatch has not protested Survivor

 

 

KarenDawn1 [sMTP:KarenDawn1]

Sunday, February 18, 2001 8:34 AM

KarenDawn

Why DawnWatch has not protested Survivor

 

 

Since DawnWatch is an animal advocacy media watch, my silence about

SURVIVOR has to be conspicuous. Many organizations have condemned the

slaying of a pig on last week's episode and asked that you complain to

CBS.

 

I support all organizations working to help the animals and would never

discourage you from following their direction if you are moved to do so.

But I will share with you why DawnWatch policy with regard to Survivor

differs from some other organizations.

 

Unlike the American Humane Association which monitors the treatment of

individual animals used in the production of on screen entertainment,

DawnWatch looks at the big picture-at the effect a portrayal is likely

to

have on the rest of the animals who are not featured on the screen.

The pig slaughter scene, though not graphic, was upsetting. I was distre

ssed, as I am sure many viewers were, to see this little sentient

creature being chased with a knife and to hear his squeal as the

first stab was made. It was very unpleasant to watch Mike's

repeated stabs and then his slicing motion, presumably as he

cut the throat. We did not see the pig during the killing.

 

It was not a particularly humane slaughter. But those who think it was

particularly inhumane need to pick up a copy of Gail Eisnitz's

" Slaughterhouse. " (I sell it on my website under Recommended Reading.)

Though we have humane slaughter laws which call for the stunning of

animals before execution, a stun gun miss rate of up to 5% is considered

acceptable in many slaughterhouses. Thus every day hundreds of pigs

may be sliced up and even thrown into vats of boiling water while still

conscious. The feral pig on Survivor lived a much better life than all

of those, and died no worse a death.

 

Plus, once again, though I felt much compassion for the pig, DawnWatch

is

concerned not with the treatment of individual animals on sets, but on

the likely effect their portrayal will have on animals as a whole.

 

Back to that portrayal:

Mike has gleefully made the kill. (Note: Mike earlier in the show

revealed himself to be repugnantly conniving, urging his tribe to

consume

egg laying chickens they had won, rather than pace themselves living off

the eggs. He let only the camera know his motivation-that he and his

hunting skills would be more needed as soon as the tribe was starving

again. Thus Mike is unlikely to be an audience favorite.)

 

The rest of the tribe show up and we all see the dead pig. Nick, who

helped corner the pig and has watched the killing says, with no look of

pleasure, " It was gross, it was very gross and brutal. "

 

Elisabeth, arriving, exclaims, " Oh my God, this is like a murder scene. "

She wails, hand over mouth, " Oh my God! Oh my God! Oh my God! "

That's how I feel every time I am invited to my family's house and see

what's for dinner. But when is the last time you saw a reaction like

that

to a carcass on television? All I ever see is people salivating over

cooked animal parts.

 

When was the last time any connection was made on television between the

" meat " eaten by millions of viewers every day, and each sentient being

whose life was taken for a meal? Forgive my answer, but I think it was

during the last season of Survivor, when there was a spirited discussion

about the ethics of wanting to eat chicken without having to face the

execution.

 

Moreover, early in this week's episode, Colby, who has also been hunting

for a pig says, " I am bound and determined to put pork on the plate

before I leave this place. "

 

Pork - live pig. How rarely I see or hear that connection made in the

media.

 

I am going to share with you a seminal moment in my childhood. We sat

down to the dinner table, where foods such as hamburgers, hot dogs

( " Not real dogs, sweetheart, " my mother would explain) and spare ribs

were served nightly. But this night my mother announced a treat-we were

having duck. Oddly, duck meat has no euphemistic name. The food one

eats goes by the name of the living animal. I couldn't believe my ears.

" Not ... not...ducky? " I asked in horror. I left the table in tears.

 

 

Yes, I continued to eat meat through my youth-even duck once-but

I know a seed was planted that day. As soon as I had my own kitchen

my meals became increasingly, and finally exclusively, vegetarian.

I hope a lot of children saw Survivor last night. I hope it saves the

lives of a lot of pigs down the line.

 

 

" Don't we need to worry about viewers seeing scenes like this and

becoming desensitized to animal suffering? " On the contrary - I think

it is safe to say viewers are entirely desensitized to the suffering of

animals they see eaten on television shows every day. People don't like

to make the connection between " meat " and animals.

Any reminder is a good one.

 

" Isn't there a difference in killing a pig for food, or as on Survivor,

killing for entertainment? " No. For one thing the pig on Survivor was

eaten -- he was food. More importantly, countless studies published

in every major medical journal have shown that vegetarians are healthier

and live significantly longer than those who eat meats such as pork on

a regular basis. Thus, the mass consumption of pigs by a largely obese

society is based not on health or need but on pleasure; I'd call that

entertainment.

It is a form of entertainment responsible for the hideous lives and

agonizing deaths of billions of animals every year.

 

I found the pig slaughter scene no more offensive than the bacon burger

ad I saw earlier in the evening. The advertisement had a grave effect

on

not one but probably millions of animals.

 

For me, one of the most offensive parts of the show was Kimmi the

" vegetarian " reacting to the pig slaughter (vegetarian is in quotes

because she eats fish):

 

" I cannot deal with you people. What is wrong with you? This is a sick

tribe. "

 

Excuse me? I am vegan, and I am not calling Kimmi sick because she eats

fish.

 

And for the first eighteen years of my life I ate meat and I wasn't

sick.

Like most people, I avoided making the connection between the

consumption of meat and animal suffering. As I started making that

connection, I moved towards vegetarianism. Who knows, perhaps

a few episodes of Survivor would have moved me there more quickly.

 

Despite my disappointment with Kimmi's attitude, I was delighted that

the

producers chose to include a " vegetarian " on this round of Survivor. I

am

aware that this choice was probably spurred by the mass protest the show

received last season from animal rights people. That is why I am not

discouraging any of you from protesting the animal killings if you are

so

moved. Survivor does offer an excellent opportunity to publicize our

cause; most of the animal advocacy groups have jumped on the bandwagon.

It might have been a good political move for DawnWatch to do the same.

 

However, as one who believes that our cause is advanced rather than

thwarted by images connecting meat to animal suffering, I could not, in

good faith, protest what I have seen of Survivor. I hope you now

understand my choice, regardless of whether or not it will be yours.

After all, a wide range of tactics focused on the same goal will make

our movement blossom and grow.

 

Yours and the animals,

Karen Dawn

http://www.DawnWatch.com

 

(DawnWatch is an animal rights media watch that looks at animal issues

in

the media and facilitates one click responses to the relevant media

outlets. To to DawnWatch, email

KarenDawn and

tell me you'd like to receive alerts. If at any time you find DawnWatch

is not for you, just let me know via email and I'll take you off the

r list immediately. If you forward or reprint DawnWatch

alerts, please include this tag line.)

Link to comment
Share on other sites

Join the conversation

You are posting as a guest. If you have an account, sign in now to post with your account.
Note: Your post will require moderator approval before it will be visible.

Guest
Reply to this topic...

×   Pasted as rich text.   Paste as plain text instead

  Only 75 emoji are allowed.

×   Your link has been automatically embedded.   Display as a link instead

×   Your previous content has been restored.   Clear editor

×   You cannot paste images directly. Upload or insert images from URL.

Loading...
×
×
  • Create New...