Amanda Beard is a two time Olympic gold medal winner. She's in China to defend her "Gold" in the 200 meter breast stroke. Many of us know her from her appearances in Playboy Magazine. Still others know her from her support of PETA...the animal rights folks.
Well, she's in China. China is the world's leader in the export of fur. Did you know that? This blog is so damn educational, sometimes I amaze myself! China's fur farms have been widely condemned by PETA who claims that animals are killed in brutal fashion, allegedly including electrocution and poison, and even skinned alive.
This is where PETA gets Amanda Beard to pose for the poster that she is holding. It says, "Be comfortable in your own skin, don't wear fur."
The Chinese are not pleased.
A couple of things, here. Beard is representing the United States in the Olympic Games, not PETA. She and her fellow athletes are in a foreign country as guests. I'm not talking about manners nor common courtesy, I'm talking about China. This is a totally different culture, a different mindset, a different part of the world. Be careful, Miss Amanda. You may not be able to swim fast enough to avoid some big trouble - for yourself or others.
