Billboard Depicts Virgin Mary Cradling Chicken Carcass
Group Picks R.I. To Launch Vegetarianism Campaign
POSTED: Wednesday, December 3, 2003
UPDATED: 2:43 pm EST December 3,
2003
PROVIDENCE -- A billboard in Providence, R.I., is urging people to go vegetarian with the image of Virgin Mary cradling a chick carcass, according to a Local 6 News report.
The animal rights group People for the Ethical Treatment of Animals launched the campaign in Rhode Island because it has the highest percentage of Catholics in the United States.The billboard can be seen by motorists near exit 4 on Interstate 195 in East Providence and includes the phrase, "Go Vegetarian. It's an Immaculate Conception." 
PETA said its message is designed to highlight that animals raised for food are mistreated and that vegetarianism combats the practice.Someone apparently upset with the billboard this week spray painted "Shame!!" on it.Watch Local 6 News for more on this story.
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Billboard Depicts Virgin Mary Cradling Chicken Carcass PETA said its message is designed to highlight that animals raised for food are mistreated and that vegetarianism combats the practice.Someone apparently upset with the billboard this week spray painted "Shame!!" on it.Watch Local 6 News for more on this story.Copyright 2004 by Internet Broadcasting Systems and Local6.com.
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