PETA slammed Lady Gaga earlier in the week for having sported a fur coat during her European tour.
Dan Mathews, PETA’s senior vice president, wrote: “Many of your gay fans, myself among them, have long admired what you told Ellen [DeGeneres]: ‘I hate fur and I don’t wear fur.'”
Well, you knew the Mother Monster would not take lightly to such an offensive attack on her. So, Gaga took to her website to fire off a statement to PETA, telling the organization that she has the right to wear what she wants. In the process, Gaga came across as honest and open, but seems to contradict herself when it comes to being a supporter of animal rights.
“I want you to know that I care deeply about your feelings and views, and I will always support your philosophies about life,” the 26-year-old singer wrote. “We’ve been having long and over-arching conversations about society, equality, and politics for the past five years, and we should continue.”
Gaga added, “I do not however support violent, abusive, and childish campaigns for ANY CAUSE. Particularly one that I respect. ‘Animal Rights.'”
“I am choosing not to comment on whether or not the furs I purchase are faux or real because I would think it hypercritical not to acknowledge the python, ostrich, cow hide, leather, lamb, alligator, ‘kermit’ and not to mention meat, that I have already worn.”
“This should already put me in a category as one who appreciates and adores the beauty of animals in fashion, but am not a strict vegan.”
“I have truly always stayed away from skinned fur, especially i have never been able to afford a nice one, but this does not mean my morals are rigid and that I won’t bend at the sight of an absolute art piece of a coat.”
“You see a carcass, I see a museum pièce de résistance. I am truly sorry to fans who are upset by this, it’s a fair and applaudable feeling about the health and safety of animals. I respect your views, please respect mine.”
“And to campaigners, save your flour to make bread for the children who are hungry. And Kim Kardashian is fabulous.”