Sharon Stone made some, uh, unfortunate comments recently about the possible 'how' and 'why' the devastating earthquake in China happened. The quake killed nearly 70,000 people and there are thousands still missing and has left millions of people homeless. Stone's opinion was that it was somehow the Chinese people's fault - karma if you will (not sure how she explained this one to her sons). She has since apologized for her words, but apparently PETA thinks she's medically unsound (maybe they suspect mad cow?) - the president of the organization, Ingrid E. Newkirk sent the actress a letter, offering her a brain scan at their expense. It reads:
I am writing with an offer that could provide an opportunity for you to escape all future public condemnation when you show insensitivity to the suffering of others.
Given that millions of people - including children - were killed, injured, and left homeless by the recent earthquake in China, everyone was shocked to hear you dismiss the devastating effects of this disaster. However, your cavalier attitude did not come as a surprise to us. We are used to the indifference that you flaunt and the callous remarks that you make about the suffering and death of the animals whose fur you wear so often.
Scientific studies suggest that the prefrontal regions of the brains of people who lack empathy might be underdeveloped. Here’s our offer: Would you allow PETA to pay for a scan of the prefrontal region of your brain to determine if comments and actions that seem to demonstrate a lack of empathy are the result of a physical defect?
You don’t have to be a member of Mensa to understand that the suffering endured by animals in the fur industry is supported by your desire to deck yourself out in fur. The type of thinking that would allow a perhaps otherwise intelligent woman to deny the cruel consequences of her actions can be established through a brain scan. We urge you to undergo this test at our expense. With help, you might be able to develop empathy and curb your urge to scoff at various forms of misery and violence. Please contact me to make the necessary arrangements.
Well now, not sure if Sharon will take them up on their offer or not - and although I wouldn't be caught dead in fur, I LOVE meat (hear that PETA?) and I'm thinking Stone's comments weren't because she wears fur and/or eats a burger or two. More likely, it is caused by something called IDIOTism (yes, proper medical term), which some people are just born with.
Sharon Stone might look good but she should probably just stop talking (unless it's scripted).
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