Tuesday November 3, 2009, 1:49 pm
sad to say i did not realize this form of torture existed. just isnt something i would have thought on my own, so i am very happy to have this info. thak you

Tuesday November 3, 2009, 3:22 pm
Thank you Cher for this article. I have not heard about this either, but I always had my suspicions. Now confirmed! Never again will I ever purchase anything made with down! I had a duck when I was a little girl I loved her so much. She was the one that got me hooked on Poultry in general. Great happy birds those ducks and geese. This is heartbreaking to me.

Tuesday November 3, 2009, 6:11 pm
Okay yall are gonna kick my butt here...LOL I have a down blankie..yes goriily does. Yes I knew this went on...my bad. Will not buy anymore though...does that count. Hell I cant lie to you guys...

Big Gorilly Hugs

Tuesday November 3, 2009, 6:13 pm


I have to stay away from down and bird dander........ HIGHLY ALLERGIC!

Found out the hardway too! lol

Tuesday November 3, 2009, 6:15 pm
Oh nooooooooooooo Cher allerigies eeeeeeeeee that would definalty be bad on a person....You know this would be like pulling all the little baby hairs from around yer face and such...owwwwwwwww

BigGorillyHugs

Tuesday November 3, 2009, 8:23 pm
DOWN WITH DOWN!

This is something new to me too Cher! Thanks for posting this.

As the article says, "If you don't eat animals, but you still use down, wear leather or fur, or consume dairy and eggs, you're still a part of the processes. You're still creating demand and paying for these young animals' slaughter. The killing of animals for food is profitable not just because people will buy their flesh and milk -- but also because people will buy the other so-called products and byproducts of these industries. And whatever the animals are initially exploited for, they're always slaughtered in the end."

Tuesday November 3, 2009, 8:27 pm
Yes Tom I am still part of the process...Yes I still have leather....MY boots. Somethings are a slow process and I am working on a bit at a time...

Big Gorilly Hgus

Wednesday November 4, 2009, 1:20 am
Gorilly, that quote wasn't aimed at you lol. It applies to me too. After reading the article, I realized I have FEATHER pillows on my bed (ouch). I still have some old LEATHER shoes and belts in my closet, but I won't buy anymore. Nobody's perfect. Someone once said the direction you're going in is more important than where you're coming from. I believe that's true. Big Hugs to you Gorilly Girl!

Wednesday November 4, 2009, 3:32 am
Thank you for the story.

I watched the video and had no idea. I have sent the story to My Space and will look into not using down.

Those poor birds!

Nick J Davis
Toronto ON Canada

Wednesday November 4, 2009, 12:00 pm
Thanks Cher!

Saw this, and actually since I get Night Sweats, NO problem, I have the house at 57 degrees here in San Diego and sleep with a sheet...love it!!!

Down with Down!!!

By the way no feather pillows anywhere here, I have Tempurpedic!