Animal rights group urges Rovers to reject Venky's takeover (From Blackburn Citizen)

Dickiepayshey wrote:
Quote ........... Organisers said they would stop short of protesting at matches if the deal goes ahead but said it would keep an open mind about future action. I agree with their concerns but they'd better not impede me at the ground.

Dickiepayshey wrote:
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Organisers said they would stop short of protesting at matches if the deal goes ahead but said it would keep an open mind about future action.


I agree with their concerns but they'd better not impede me at the ground.

claret in b/burn wrote:

Dickiepayshey wrote: Quote ........... Organisers said they would stop short of protesting at matches if the deal goes ahead but said it would keep an open mind about future action. I agree with their concerns but they'd better not impede me at the ground.

Sure they will get a game if they bring there boots, well they can't do any worse than the clowns in blue and white.

Graham Hartley wrote:
Although I don't know one side of a football from the other, I find at least one reason to oppose this bid: the animal rights movement is associated with all sorts of nutjob groups whose members will have-you-over in all sorts of ways. At the nuisance level, expect tv cables to be cut. At the fatal level, expect low-explosives.

bluerover wrote:
give me a successful company that doesn't have it's detractors or has practises that people aren't completely happy with. Spurs did ok with Sir Sugar, United appear to carry on as normal with the Glazers. With regard to rearing chickens some people need to get a grip. There's folk in Blackburn who are probably appalled with a few other things before chicken farming. A couple of wars and a global recession spring to mind.

ibby128 wrote:
Can't see this takeover coming through anyway, and even so, we have a family owned company poised to takeover our club. Chances are they don't have a clue of how to run a football club. I can see this whole thing becoming a disaster. They'll get rid of our chairman, impose their way of doing business and worst of all drain the very precious little money we have. At the same time, wouldn't be giving two sh**s about the fans. We just have to grim and bear until a serious offer comes through. No offence to anybody but these Venky's guys are a joke.

DEO VOLENTE wrote:
Animal rights are extremely important in any civilised society. That being the case, I fully support PETA in their legitimate campaign and hence will not be renewing my season ticket ay Ewood Park. In addition we must not ignore Human Rights. As we know, India still operates a medieval "caste" system. In this abhorrent, discriminatory, system the Dalits are treated in the most inhumane and brutal fashion. Dalits are regularly beaten, lynched, gang raped and have their homes raised to the ground. I would welcome a statement from the towns MP in relation to the Indian "caste" system and the fate of the Dalits (untouchables) in India. As a staunch "Blackburn Rovers Fan" and strong advocate of equality he must surely have a view he wishes to share in relation to "caste" crime and apartheid. Come on "Johnny-Boy" let us hear your condemnation of the Indian "caste" system. There's a good chap!
Deus Vobiscum

hasslem hasslem wrote:
With all respect to PETA - what a load of old claptrap. . Battery farming is widely practiced throughout the world - including the UK. For all of you that have concerns about such-like you are welcome to pay double for your eggs and free range chickens at supermarkets, whilst the majority of UK customers opt for the cheaper (no pun intended). . PETA have, in my view, a legitimate cause in fighting the fur trade.....but they are trying to push water uphill if they try to stop batery chicken production in the second most populous country in the world. . Also Hitler was a veggie - you can't trust them.

jack01 wrote:

ibby128 wrote: Can't see this takeover coming through anyway, and even so, we have a family owned company poised to takeover our club. Chances are they don't have a clue of how to run a football club. I can see this whole thing becoming a disaster. They'll get rid of our chairman, impose their way of doing business and worst of all drain the very precious little money we have. At the same time, wouldn't be giving two sh**s about the fans. We just have to grim and bear until a serious offer comes through. No offence to anybody but these Venky's guys are a joke.

How do you know all that? It seems to me like most people would prefer us to stick with the current lot and face eventual relegation & financial collapse than take a gamble with potentially huge rewards for the football club. Its called progress. I don't think destroying a football club is the best way for an international organisation to set about expanding. Its in their interests to ensure we are stable. Some of man city's money has come from the exploitation of people in the uae. Some of chelsea's money has come from even less pleasant sources. Do you think their supporters are moaning about that? Now we're being told that this takeover is bad because venky's may or may not have hurt some chickens! Excuse me for not taking this seriously but i've heard it all now. Some people will just not accept the takeover no matter what, and some people in the media will try and put a stop to it no matter what.

Mike Costa wrote:
Mike Costa says: You are correct Midas. However, trying to imply this is just relevant to Rovers is incorrect. There are elements of fans of all clubs who would take this view. That would, of course, include the Clarets. Therefore, I dont know what point you are trying to make

midas wrote:

Mike Costa wrote:
Mike Costa says: You are correct Midas. However, trying to imply this is just relevant to Rovers is incorrect. There are elements of fans of all clubs who would take this view. That would, of course, include the Clarets. Therefore, I dont know what point you are trying to make

The implication wasn't directed just at Rovers (though if the cap fits etc :-)). I would accept that there are fans at every club who would turn a "blind eye" to where the money comes from if they thought it would bring success.
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However, do you look at success as the only criteria or the long term well being of the club?

DEO VOLENTE wrote:
Take pity on the poor Dalits of India who have to suffer whilst millions is pumped into Premiership Football. Think long and hard about a "caste" system that discriminates against the "untouchables". Imagine for one moment living in India as a Dalit. Football would be the very least of your worries. Animal Rights and Human Rights in India leave much to be desired, they need to be vastly improved, let us pray that they are.
"Per Ardua Ad Astra"
Deus Vobiscum

hawaii 5-0 wrote:
this does not sit comfortably with me either. it is a practice accepted less and less by the people of the UK and whilst it wouldnt stop me going, it is a bit disturbing

BjornAganeByka wrote:
Animal rights tos*ers annoy me beyond measure.
Animals are NOT human and are here for our benefit as we are at the top of the food chain.
I get SO annoyed at these super-annuated hippy drippy lefty middle-class tree-hugging nobodies because they try to stop me eating what I want to eat.
You stick to lettuce, I'll stick to what I want.
I don't like/ follow football but I urge Rovers, if taken over, to sell only meat pies and chicken rolls at half-time. From animals that were forced to smoke cigarettes in vivisection experiments.
Actually, I always thought of joining PETA because I thought it stood for "People Eating Tasty Animals".

DEO VOLENTE wrote:
Take pity on the poor Dalits of India who have to suffer whilst millions is pumped into Premiership Football. Think long and hard about a "caste" system that discriminates against the "untouchables". Imagine for one moment living in India as a Dalit. Football would be the very least of your worries. Animal Rights and Human Rights in India leave much to be desired, they need to be vastly improved, let us pray that they are. "Per Ardua Ad Astra" Deus Vobiscum

BjornAganeByka wrote:
Animal rights tos*ers annoy me beyond measure. Animals are NOT human and are here for our benefit as we are at the top of the food chain. I get SO annoyed at these super-annuated hippy drippy lefty middle-class tree-hugging nobodies because they try to stop me eating what I want to eat. You stick to lettuce, I'll stick to what I want. I don't like/ follow football but I urge Rovers, if taken over, to sell only meat pies and chicken rolls at half-time. From animals that were forced to smoke cigarettes in vivisection experiments. Actually, I always thought of joining PETA because I thought it stood for "People Eating Tasty Animals".

oneofthe6000 wrote:

BjornAganeByka wrote: Animal rights tos*ers annoy me beyond measure. Animals are NOT human and are here for our benefit as we are at the top of the food chain. I get SO annoyed at these super-annuated hippy drippy lefty middle-class tree-hugging nobodies because they try to stop me eating what I want to eat. You stick to lettuce, I'll stick to what I want. I don't like/ follow football but I urge Rovers, if taken over, to sell only meat pies and chicken rolls at half-time. From animals that were forced to smoke cigarettes in vivisection experiments. Actually, I always thought of joining PETA because I thought it stood for "People Eating Tasty Animals".

I agree, don't see anything wrong with battery hens as long as they use Duracell so as to keep them going longer. The only thing I don't quite understand on the animals for testing front, is why do they put the perfume in their eyes? Why not just put it on their wrists like the women who use it after do??

bobinspain wrote:

midas wrote:

Mike Costa wrote: Mike Costa says: You are correct Midas. However, trying to imply this is just relevant to Rovers is incorrect. There are elements of fans of all clubs who would take this view. That would, of course, include the Clarets. Therefore, I dont know what point you are trying to make

The implication wasn't directed just at Rovers (though if the cap fits etc :-)). I would accept that there are fans at every club who would turn a "blind eye" to where the money comes from if they thought it would bring success. . However, do you look at success as the only criteria or the long term well being of the club?

Tut-tut Midas. "-----success as the only criterion" surely. Criteria being plural. See, I do read wot you write!

billyburges wrote:
NEVER try and mix Politics with Football! If A.L.F feel like they want to have a pop at OUR Club the so be it. But Remember football fans are not like the people who work for Huntington LS,nor are they on horse back. If any come up here all I can say is that they will get hurt. STAY AWAY FROM EWOOD!!!!!