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Human Sorrows Not More Important Than Animals'
RECEIVED Mon., Oct. 29, 2007
Dear Editor,
As an animal-welfare activist, I was offended by Ms. Acosta's comments that Ellen DeGeneres should be crying over human wrongs, not animal rights [“TV Eye,” Screens, Oct. 26]. Compassion comes in all shapes and sizes … and species. I'm tired of people criticizing animal-rights activists on the grounds that their compassion should be used to help the homeless, the elderly, and sick children. First of all, how do you know that I'm not doing something to help these individuals? And, on that note, what are you doing to help these people? It's easy to criticize when one is not doing anything for anybody. I don't apologize for being an activist who helps animals, as this is just one of my many passions. It appears that this, too, is one that is close to Ms. DeGeneres' heart, and her shed tears should be welcome and comforting, not labeled as being myopic. I'm thankful my heart is open to helping someone, and I'm sorry if that makes Ms. Acosta cry.
As an animal-welfare activist, I was offended by Ms. Acosta's comments that Ellen DeGeneres should be crying over human wrongs, not animal rights [“TV Eye,” Screens, Oct. 26]. Compassion comes in all shapes and sizes … and species. I'm tired of people criticizing animal-rights activists on the grounds that their compassion should be used to help the homeless, the elderly, and sick children. First of all, how do you know that I'm not doing something to help these individuals? And, on that note, what are you doing to help these people? It's easy to criticize when one is not doing anything for anybody. I don't apologize for being an activist who helps animals, as this is just one of my many passions. It appears that this, too, is one that is close to Ms. DeGeneres' heart, and her shed tears should be welcome and comforting, not labeled as being myopic. I'm thankful my heart is open to helping someone, and I'm sorry if that makes Ms. Acosta cry.
Timothy J. Verret