There is a divide in the animal protection movement about this issue. I am well aware and have been for years. There is also a divide about meat alternatives that taste like the real thing – not to mention the new technologies surrounding “happy meat.”

Saving animals is not a black and white path. Arguing about “animal welfare,” vs “animal rights,” vs “animal protection” is divisive and too often a waste of energy. In my opinion, the only important question is how to save and improve the lives of the most animals.

You want to bring the “cycle to an end?” How? Do you have an idea for something that could shatter the fur industry? Hundreds of millions of dollars have been spent on anti-fur campaigns over the past 20 years. They have been designed and launched by many of the most intelligent, passionate, driven people in the animal rights movement. These campaigns have done incredible things, but the fur industry is still strong. The problem is this: there are tens of millions of people who DO NOT CARE ABOUT THE SUFFERING OF ANIMALS. Until we can reach these people and everyone in between, fur will remain strong and 80 million animals will die each year.

In case you think fur is dead: Fur Makes a Comeback at Fashion Week – http://www.huffingtonpost.com/2010/02/15/fur-makes-a-comeback-at-n_n_462148.html

Though I respect your views, I am driven by one thing: what could save the most animals. Imposter could beat the fur industry at their own game and give animals a royalty share of everything they lose. We did not invent faux fur. Imposter was created to solve a major problem that already exists within the industry.

Chastity, you are entitled to your own views. But instead of simply raising issues maybe you can offer solutions. What should we do to shatter the fur industry? How do you reach people who don’t care about your cause? Demand changes the world, so this is where I have focused my energy.

Just trying to be direct.

Also being vegan is about thinking and seeing nonhuman animals as the individuals they are, not the end products they are–including the supposedly cruelty free alternatives.

Imposter’s internal security label is not your average garment label. Imposter uses the most advanced security and anti-counterfeit label technology available in the world.
http://www.imposter4animals.com/im-approved

Imposter is certifying animal friendly products from the inside and outside, and giving animals a well-deserved share of the products they have inspired.

There is far too much at stake to be intimidated by the problem.