this great post needs an elaborated reaction; so i want to take some time on this subject here! these pictures are deeply impressive and forceful! kudos to all these loving souls on the cold winter ground: sometimes angels come to us in different forms of disguisement - this time they are naked - men and women and there is even a pregnant woman among them! the best thing is that they are doing it in spain - a country with many cold hearts towards animals! and they are using fur there as if they never would have heard anything about this horrible abuse of animals but i'm sure that these blessed souls shall move one or several hearts down there! vulnerability is our strongest weapon in this tough fight and i think that this time the message is clear because here in this cold and with all this 'blood' nobody is thinking at sex or so but this here is the naked truth and they are looking like skinned animals! my conclusion: i love peta and their super courageous members: they are unique: clean body, mind and spirit!
claudia

Posted by: animalfriend | January 29, 2008 04:40 PM

Amazing! They created an almost abstract piece of living art. Their dedication and determination shames me. Bravo Barcelona!

Posted by: Mike Quinoa | January 29, 2008 04:49 PM

These people remind me of my generation protesting the war in Vietnam back in the 60's. Some people thought we were crazy, but our protesting made a difference.
More power to you and keep up the good work. The world is watching!

Posted by: Peace to You | January 29, 2008 05:01 PM

I’ve seen some images of how animals are killed, for the only purpose of trading their fur and skin, we think that as humans that we have the power of deciding over other species life and fate, but I don’t think the same, I think that from all species we are the only one of not only destroying others but also our own, and even the place we live: the world. So we must ask ourselves which one is the best or the “superior” specie, ours that only seems to destroy and accumulate richness, or those that actually live and let live.

We accumulate richness, but what is richness, what those nice coats means, nothing, its not even something alive, but even though we worship it and even KILL for it.

But what’s the fault of those animals, well they were stupid enough as for getting in our way, that was their only mistake, but even in that case, why they should they suffer in the process of making a coat, why should animals have to be tortured so we can pretend we feel well and cover our self-esteem gaps with material things. Why should their skin should be ripped out of their bodies while they are alive, or why should they die in such an “inhuman” way, what cant people see they beg for their lives, why can people see those eyes that beg for a chance or at least for not dying in such a cruel way.

Imagine we can really hear their cries, imagine their desperate shouts for life, and imagine their desperation.

So we must ask ourselves who are the animals, because I think we are the animals, I think they deserve to live more than we do, because at least they won’t destroy every single life form they find in their way.

And all these because of fashion, we shouldn’t need fashion to feel like someone, we are someone even if our clothes are not made by the torturing of another life, we are respected and seen as humans even if we are not dresses out of death.

We can learn so much of other species, we could learn how to share the world and live together, but we can not even stand different people of our own specie, we even judge other humans because of their skin color, religion or political affiliation, so we close our minds and just pretend that as our thoughts are more developed then we can decide over the worlds future, well we already have decided and we have condemn it to die, so how clever are we really, why can’t we just admit that we serve money as if it were something alive, money its something we have created and even though it controls us, so how smart is that?

But I don’t want to get to far from my topic; I need to shout out this sadness of feeling guilty as a part of the human race of so much unnecessary death and inhumanity.

We need to make a reflection about how branding, luxury and fashion has made us part of these killings and make us think that only if the look as we are told to look, then we can feel good, because the only thing that should make us feel good should be life and its preservation and living! Actually living and letting live!!

Posted by: Monserrat | January 29, 2008 05:04 PM

Monserrat: great post - you have a great heart!

Posted by: Mister Jingles | January 29, 2008 05:19 PM

Amazing

Posted by: John Carmody | January 29, 2008 05:30 PM

ok im a proud supporter of hunting and fishing but some of that stuff just sickens me if the animal dosnot have a fair chance that falls under cruelty

Posted by: bucky | January 29, 2008 07:18 PM

I think we need to move on with the nakedness thing, unfortunatley this does not have the power it did and basically brings out the perverts and yet again PETA gets the name of Radical fools. I shall forever be haunted by the video of the chinese fur skinning and the lasting impression of the skinned and bloodied animal trying to raise his head. This is what people need to see, they need to open their eyes and see this is not an overstatement but an abomination.

Posted by: Nikki Dyba | January 29, 2008 09:36 PM

Amazing demo! Thanks to all those volunteers to speak for those who can't! I love you PETA!

Posted by: Niranjan | January 29, 2008 09:38 PM

Whoa, that's alotta naked people.

Nice job, protesters.

Posted by: K | January 29, 2008 10:21 PM

In looking at the photos, I found this protest very moving.

It compelled me to comment....in the past I've posted a few comments here and there questioning the overusage of naked campaigns, voicing the opinion that the tactics are often juvenile and in some instances take away from the seriousness of the issues at hand.

But, this protest is one of the most powerful I've seen.

It visually conveys a vulnerability with the bodies curled mostly in a fetal position, matched with a brutality expressed by the blood awash on the bodies. This evokes a visual reminder of the reality of the bodies of skinned animals left piled, carelessly discarded, after being torturously stripped of their coats for the fur trade.

I am impressed by the courage of these people and hope their message was heard by many.

Posted by: Susan | January 29, 2008 10:25 PM

Monserrat, what you said was just so profound! Is the human race so insecure that they have to do whatever they can to "prove" their so-called superiority to other humans, and to all non-human animals? And I think you got it exactly right when you talked about "preservation". Many people think they are doing so much to help the earth when they recycle or when they buy vehicles with excellent fuel economy - when in reality, the key to preserving this entire planet (animals included) is to have respect for ALL animals, plants, and natural resources, by not harming animals in ANY manner, and by not being greedy and materialistic.

Posted by: Michele | January 29, 2008 11:43 PM

EXCELENTE EXCELENTE
Muy bien hecho.

Posted by: thelma | January 30, 2008 10:03 AM

Michele, absolutely right!!

Posted by: Ana | January 30, 2008 12:39 PM

Courageous advocates and powerful demo!!! Muy bien!

Posted by: Ana | January 30, 2008 12:53 PM

All right! Now this one has my wholehearted approval!
I know that will surprise some of the folks here, but in this protest, it's quite clear that the nudity represents the naked bodies of animals stripped of their fur. It's moving, and very, very effective. There's nothing salacious or lewd about it. Beautifully done!

Posted by: Susannah S | January 30, 2008 03:10 PM

Monserrat:
A beautiful post! How I wish YOU could address the big conclaves that decide the fate of the whales, the Safari Club, the fur trader's associations, the conventions for the pig farmers and beef cattle associations. You give me hope that people all over the world still care about the planet and ALL of its inhabitants. Thank you for your post.

Posted by: Susannah S | January 31, 2008 09:37 AM

These are so much more effective than the "I'd Rather Go Naked" stunts. This is a good sex-positive use of nudity.

Posted by: Brandon Becker | January 31, 2008 10:21 PM

Well done,animals are God creatures like us,and we must respect their lives.
muy bie.

Posted by: Rodrigo | February 1, 2008 04:46 AM

total respect for these people, if anyone in syracuse New York is doing the same...let me know..I am there!

Posted by: Shelley | February 1, 2008 12:02 PM

How sad that you all have nothing better to do than make fools of yourselves by taking cheap shots at people who don't think and act as you do. I'm embarrassed FOR these protesters...they've made themselves look like ignorant idiots by running around naked about an issue that really doesn't concern them. I will grant them the fact that everyone is entitled to express their opinion, but c'mon, let's do so in a more tasteful, rational way.

As far as PETA's Worst Dressed List goes, what a load of garbage. First of all, if you all have nothing better to do with your time than to worry yourselves about what celebrities (or anyone else for that matter) decide to wear, then you must lead a sad life. Secondly, calling for celebs to donate their furs does absolutely nothing to solve this fictional "fur problem" that you all seem to think exists. What difference does it make if a celebrity is wearing fur or leather, or any other person is wearing these items? It's still being worn and animals are still being killed to provide the material.

PETA should make a strong re-evaluation and think about how these things are handled. No one will respect you if you fly off the handle every time someone acts differently than you do. Take a reality check and have some respect for yourselves by making yourselves look like the intelligent people that I'm sure you are. Furthermore, back off everyone who has different ideas. Your tendency to attack people who eat meat, wear fur, etc seems a little hypocritical to your overall philosophy.

Posted by: William Allen | February 21, 2008 12:47 PM

that is rather amazing!

Posted by: Desiree | March 5, 2008 04:37 PM