Pamela Anderson Urges Israel To Ban Fur
Written by Vegetarian Star on November 8th, 2010 in Actresses, Animal Issues, Fur.
Pamela Anderson would like to meet with Jewish leaders in Israel to persuade them to ban the use of fur in traditional Hasic headwear, reports E! online.
Anderson is visiting the country as a guest judge for its version of “Dancing With The Stars.”
While stating that Israel was a “progressive nation” and an “example for the rest of the world,” the former Baywatch actresses said it’s time for a change when it comes to wearing animals to represent one’s sect.
“It’s almost 2011. There are so many alternatives to things,” she said. “We can be compassionate in our choices.”
A bill that would potentially restrict the use of fur in headwear has been placed on hold due to a large percentage of voters being Hasidic. But some anti-fur organizations have found a large majority of the Israeli public would like to do away with fur completely.
An poll conducted by the International Anti-Fur Coalition and Israeli animal rights group Let Animals Live found 86% of Isarelis believe killing animals for fur is wrong.
When the same groups asked respondents, “Would you support a bill to ban the trade of fur in Israel?” 79% of them answered yes.
An estimated ninety-five percent of Israel’s imports, which includes fur, come from China, where there are little to no animal welfare laws regarding raising and killing animals for fur.
Photo: PR Photos
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