Toby the bunny

Just how easy is it to con people out of money under the ruse of animal cruelty? How about we hold a bunny rabbit as ransom?

Even when it sounds totally out to lunch, just the mention of perceived animal cruelty is enough to set off the animal rights crowd, no doubt getting more donations as well. Taking a cue from Bonsai Kitten, a site called Save Toby used a creepy premise to throw animal rights activists into a tizzy.

The Save Toby saga began in the early days of 2005, when the site announced that its owners had found a wounded rabbit (which they named Toby) and nursed it back to health--but then declared that if they did not receive $50,000 in donations for the care of Toby by July 30, 2005, they would be forced to cook and eat the rabbit.

The owners asserted that the site was not a hoax: They would, indeed, cook and eat Toby if they did not receive the money. Animal rights activists cried "animal cruelty," to which the owners responded that they were doing nothing cruel to Toby--in fact, they were trying to save him. Supposedly, the site collected more than $24,000 before Bored.com bought it, and Toby was saved. But holding a bunny hostage for ransom?

And you think that no one would take the "Save Toby" seriously?? Well, guess again. Here is a response:

"yeah, you sick bastard, I took the liberty in notifying PETA of your actions, cruelty to animals as well as demanding money for for a life.And trust me, you can expect hell to be raised for you and your sick friends from the law and the largest animal rights groups soon.Have fun with the activist's and the courts, asshole! If you were smart, you hand over the bunny to a shelter and refund all of the money donated to you before you get yourself into a world of hurt."
-Jason

PETA already knows all too well how to con people out of money. They are experts at it.
In 2008, PETA made 31 million dollars.

A book was released in September 2005. The book made a new threat: if 100,000 copies of the book were not sold, Toby would be eaten at Thanksgiving dinner. A sucker and his money is soon departed.

http://www.savetoby.com/


-Post submitted by "No Picture"

Peta only tells half the story

As usual peta is only interested in half the story. They don't mention that products containing gluten, a vegan product can have exactly the same effect.

"The jury is still out on whether or not diets free of gluten and casein can reduce autism, but the little evidence that there is suggests it's possible that it could help some children."

Autistic children often have gastrointestinal tract disturbances such as abdominal pains and diarrhea which make it hard for them to digest certain milk proteins properly.

Many people, including doctors, nutritionists and parents of autistic children believe that this can be somewhat relieved by eliminating certain foods from the diet.

A casein-free diet is an eating plan in which milk protein (casein) is eliminated by removing all dairy products from the diet. It is often, if not always, used in combination with a gluten-free diet, which calls for the elimination of wheat, barley, rye, oats, and any products made from these grains which would include food starches, semolina, couscous, malt, some vinegars, soy sauce, flavorings, artificial colors and hydrolyzed vegetable proteins.

There are different possibilities for ways in which this could affect children with autism. The most studied theory is that eating or drinking milk protein leads to high levels of protein by-products, called casomorphines, in some children with autism. These by-products may then affect behavior like a drug would. Specifically, in these children, casomorphines could reduce their desire for social interaction, block pain messages, and increase confusion. If milk protein is taken out of the diet, the idea is that this will reduce the level of casomorphines, and behavior will improve as a result.

The effectiveness of elimination diets in improving the behavior of children with autism has only recently been scientifically researched. This research has almost always examined diets that are both casein- and gluten-free. The tested diets were both casein- and gluten-free, so it is not clear whether it was the elimination of casein, gluten, or both that resulted in any improvements.

According to one theory, some people with autism cannot properly digest gluten and casein, which form peptides, or substances that act like opiates in their bodies. The peptides then alter the person's behavior, perceptions, and responses to his environment.

Medical tests can determine if your child has a sensitivity or an allergy to gluten, casein and other foods such as eggs, nuts and soybeans.

There is also a wide range of web sites and parent support groups exist that provide advice and support to parents trying to follow gluten-free and casein-free diets for their children with autism.

Do not, under any circumstances take nutritional advice from peta. They do not consult with doctors or researchers and much of their information is based on hearsay.


http://www.autismcanada.org/glutensugar.htm

http://www.autismweb.com/diet.htm

http://www.medicalnewstoday.com/articles/9875.php

http://www.informedhealthonline.org