Quote Of The Day

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"Now more than ever the world has to come together to make changes. Just because certain cultures have had long-standing traditions does not mean that in today's world they are acceptable any longer. The world and the environment are evolving and that means we must change our ways as human beings as well."

The dolphins and whales in our ocean are a part of a larger eco-system that prevents the killing off of other marine life. By destroying these animals and not allowing our future generations to enjoy their beauty, we are causing our own selves damage. I always felt the need to speak on behalf of these helpless creatures who can not defend themselves.

Because I am in the public eye I feel the need to be a voice of worthy and important causes whose efforts impact the lives of every person on Earth. These animals are being brutally and unnecessarily slaughtered – and who are we to say to they have less of a right to exist than we do."

- Heroes star Hayden Panettiere said in a statement released on Friday

[Photo via Getty Images.]

Posted: Nov 3, 2007 at 4:25 pm / Email this »

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sara says – reply to this

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her nose looks huge!
emily says – reply to this

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FIRST! NOT
Kriz says – reply to this

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she is ugly
ciara says – reply to this

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first bitches haha
go vegan says – reply to this

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For the earth, for the animals, and for yourself - go vegan!
liz says – reply to this

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i love her!
williah says – reply to this

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FIRST U FUCKS!!!
me says – reply to this

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FIRST!!!!!!!! i hope…
beepbeep says – reply to this

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Yawn… yes save the dolphins save the whales save the cheerleader…. got it.
amy says – reply to this

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this bitch doesnt know shit about ecosystems or whatever the hell she is talking about. yeah i dont want dolphins or whales to die, but still i hate when "celebrities" talk about how they want to "help" causes….aka tax cuts
whatevs says – reply to this

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You are NOT first
Melissa says – reply to this

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She should just stick to being a cheerleader. I assume she's a vegetarian.
Andie says – reply to this

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Anyone think she'd look better as a brunette??
Thora says – reply to this

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Good for her.
gimmiemore says – reply to this

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errr…. i am happy she is supporting the sea creatures. but just like the way the japanese like the dolphins and whales… she loves her chicken and beef. has she seen how they slaughter cows, chicken and other animals? how is it that the cows and dolphins are different? she needs to see earthlinks and meet your meat.
xoxo
freddy says – reply to this

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FIRST!!
leah says – reply to this

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amen
chrissy says – reply to this

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first..NOT!
kiki says – reply to this

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hahaha
Geminat.com says – reply to this

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go Hayden go!
anouck says – reply to this

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First?
Rockie says – reply to this

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while she speaks out to others about what to do in her between her tanning and shopping
asshole says – reply to this

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first
julio says – reply to this

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totally beautiful
first says – reply to this

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first
Michael Freeby says – reply to this

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Those poor dolphins! What a whale of a tale!
Rockie says – reply to this

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while she speaks out to others about what to do inbetween her tanning and shopping
Sunny says – reply to this

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It's not unnecessary killing since they use these animals for food.
jerk says – reply to this

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first
heather says – reply to this

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she's so fake
Derek says – reply to this

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first
Dolphins rank as 2nd smartest creature on earth says – reply to this

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hmmmm, she has a brain. Cool
juicytube says – reply to this

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Well done that girl! keep up the good work and thanks to Perez for posting all these positive threads. More of the same please! xx
kristen says – reply to this

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good for her, shes actually helping a good cause haha
Julie says – reply to this

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every person on earth? wowza.
love says – reply to this

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first?
Loser says – reply to this

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first, baby
samsuma says – reply to this

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Good For Her!! What a good girl, doing good with her fame. Not like those other twats who shall remain nameless.
Mary Jane says – reply to this

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Thats RAD
I love her………
Save the world haiden
we must care for animals…

mj
sarah says – reply to this

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It's nice to see someone in the public eye taking on a worthy cause. i think more celebrities or just ppl in the public eye — no matter what the extent is — should think about the world around them more and bring more attn to it.
Ventura says – reply to this

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At least she's not staggering out of Hyde flashing her Hoo-Hoo to the world.
Suge Knight says – reply to this

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I'd luv to stick my tongue in her asshole.
bobdman says – reply to this

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Perez, I think you owe Hayden an apology for slandering her so many times. She is terrific.
kyle says – reply to this

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finally someone is doing some good
ive always liked her
Kendrik says – reply to this

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i love her
Cassie says – reply to this

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LOVE IT!
anonymous says – reply to this

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Re: Kriz –

You are a fucking douche bag! She's beautiful and has alot of talent.
Mary Jane says – reply to this

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"#22 - Rockie says – reply to this
while she speaks out to others about what to do in her between her tanning and shopping "

So you want her to be a martir or something.
enouhg!!!!!!!!!!
so what do you do for the world????!!!!

at least she cares, what the heck do you judge the other things she does!!!!???

people like you make me sick….
bitch says – reply to this

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y is her nose so huge
little mama says – reply to this

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glad to hear a celeb doing good with there fame.
freak show says – reply to this

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save the animals yayyyyyyyyyyyyyyyyyyyyyyyyyyyy
GO Hayden! says – reply to this

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Save the dolphins and whales!
Sean says – reply to this

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#3 shes is not ugly r u on crack
Heyhey says – reply to this

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Screw her. Especially if she is not a total vegan.
Beef says – reply to this

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Save the animals, only if they've adorable, of course. What a dumb slunt.
sylvia says – reply to this

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she's awesome, at least she is trying unlike the rest of young hollywood, who are out getting drunk.
Chantelle says – reply to this

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i know that there was something speacial about this cheerleader
Greg says – reply to this

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make the world a better place, punch a dolphin in its face
Some Sound Advice... says – reply to this

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Wow. I am really impressed. Perez, you seriously need to quit talking shit about this girl, ok? I for one am sick of it. You have no reason to do it, and it's clear she's at least a half way decent human being, who deserves a little more respect from you. She's doing a really good thing here. And I know there will be some who will say it's all for publicity, but you know what? Not EVERYTHING a celebrity does is just for publicity! Let's cut some of them some slack! Some of them are people with seriously good hearts, who just simply got fortunate enough to become famous, and whatever causes they cared about before, they are able to bring to light and take care of now that they have the money and means to do so. Wouldn't the rest of us try to do a little something good if we were all so blessed? I would hope that WE would all "give back" if we were in their positions too! Besides, I've often had the mindset that even if some celebrities DO take on causes simply for the publicity… who cares?!?! They are still getting some good done in the world regardless, and if the rich and privledged people in the world aren't willing to give back then they should be ashamed of themselves anyway. So good for them if they want to attach themselves to some worthy causes. It's what I would do if I were famous. *shrugging* Give the girl a break Perez- she's doing a helluva lot more to benefit the world than you probably are.
Bitch says – reply to this

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#54 go fuck ur self
Moby Dick says – reply to this

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Good for her. At least she's trying to use her fame for highlighting on on serious issue
TrashyCeleb says – reply to this

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I'm sorry Hayden Panettiere, you are cute and all, but come the fuck on. There are children in your own city who do not have enough food to eat TODAY. Right now, as you are drinking starbucks, having lunch, shopping, or reading this blog, there are little children who don't know why they don't have food to eat. THAT is a tragedy. Can we please take care of animals AFTER we take care of our children? And yes, I do give to children's charities and contribute, before you call me hypocrite. Children are truly innocent - take care of them first.
Fisherman says – reply to this

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No one gives a crap about the tuna. They must have a serious PR problem. A deliciously serious problem…mmmmmm.
danny says – reply to this

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lol greg
lindz says – reply to this

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good for her.
she may be young and famous, but anyone who is passionate about a cause is commendable.
lomffb says – reply to this

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i agree with everything she said and i have a new respect for her.
PenisforBrains says – reply to this

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If you celebrities REALLY care about the Environment and all of the critters. Go and do a ride along with your local and freindly Fish and Game Warden. They can show you the war against the environment and wildlife in your state that they are trying to Defend. Calfornia Fish and Game needs the support of celebs to getthe word out that Calfornias wildlife and environment is undr siege…….again, if you love animals, Its NOT PETA you should support. Its the guys and girls on the front line. the Fish and game wardens who are on the front lines. They and the critters need you!,,.go Google california fish and game and see how bad things really are! old ARNIE is NOT a friend of the environment or local animals.
fgkjbgru says – reply to this

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I can't stand her…I think I'ma eat some dolphins just to piss off ol' Pumpkinhead.
kelly says – reply to this

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perez u should post more like this and stop posting those dumb things and being mean ok fat fuck later
haydens brother says – reply to this

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funny how she cares about the cute dolphins and whales but then turns around and enjoys her sushi or hotdog
ANNA NICOLE SMITH says – reply to this

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GOOD FOR HER.NOW I LIKE HER EVEN MORE.
Sunny Sam says – reply to this

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If meat from an animal is eatable it should by definition be used for eating. The countries involved in hunting whales and dolphins for food are smart enough not make the species they hunt be threatened by extinction. Somehow these duped enviromentalists and celebs think we should save animals just because they look cute.
Punctuation Freak says – reply to this

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Perez, take the end quotes off the first paragraph.

Add beginning quotes to the second, keep the beginning quotes on the third, and THEN add end quotes to the third paragraph.

Or don't use quotes all together since it is such a huge quote.
Haylie says – reply to this

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save the dolphins everyone
save HUMAN babies says – reply to this

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will someone please explain to me how dolphins are more important than human babies??? in the words of hayden…"These animals are being brutally and unnecessarily slaughtered- and who are we to say they have less of a right to exist than we do." I think that applies much more to humans than fish.

c'mon get your priorities in line america.
Miley says – reply to this

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yay atleat someone cares and im a cheerleader too so maybe its natural lol
sjkdghakdh says – reply to this

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Okay, yes some may view this as a PR stunt, but she is actually participating in demonstrations to save the dolphins. I dont think that you can give her a hard time for doing this. Some of the people that reply to Perez' posts are seriously demented.
jeckie says – reply to this

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LOVE HER!!!!!!!!!!!!!! XD
mtg says – reply to this

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She has a good Publicist/PR Rep, that's for sure.
Salwa says – reply to this

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Typical. A white girl trying to give her shallow life purpose by meddling in other cultures!
jj says – reply to this

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At least she's doing more than flashing her vag …. SAVE THE DOLPHINS!
Dell Sux says – reply to this

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I hope that Hayden is using someone else's laptop - surely this lovely young style-setting actress knows that Dell laptops are hideous pieces of crap!
lef says – reply to this

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Now if Madonna had made this statement you'd be drooling all over what a brainiac she is…get a life
Devon J. says – reply to this

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Cut the Crap! You don't have to be a Vegan or a Vegetarian to be concerned about animal issues. Stop being so judgmental people. Maybe this is a first step for her, the chick is only 18! Just be happy that she cares enough to actually be in a foreign country at that age actively addressing the issue. We need to see more of the same from everyone not just "famous" people.
Stef says – reply to this

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Awww she is so great. Out there saving dolphins instead of being like some young stars out getting drunk, getting stds, bad tatoos, and loosing their underwear. This girl even manages to look so adorable and I love her on heroes! Thanks for not putting her down lately Perez!
paris hilton says – reply to this

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this girl is an idiot. god wouldnt have put them on the planet if they werent meant to be harpooned. now get over it !!!
rachel says – reply to this

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some people eat dolphines. dolphine tastes awesome.
sillyme says – reply to this

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Hmmm. So, Hayden, does this mean that other cultures who worship, say, cows or something…they have a right to come over here and tell us we should stop slaughtering them? This is one of the reasons why Americans are so hated in the world. They think they have a right to go anywhere in the world and force their beliefs on others. If you really care about animals, then maybe start by trying to get Americans to stop killing animals for food and research.
costamesaboy says – reply to this

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Re: Beef – nice girl,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,, are you retarded, learn how to spell. …………………………….SAVE THE DOLPHINS, whatever?! good luck darlin' ……………………………….perez is doing her, it's true!!!
ashdfkhsdf says – reply to this

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Re: paris hilton – You are an idiot. You should be harpooned.
asdfsad says – reply to this

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Re: sillyme – Its NOT a belief though.
Will says – reply to this

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GOD BLESS HAYDEN!!!
james says – reply to this

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She is absolutely right. Good on you Hayden - I hope your involvement is raising worldwide attention and concern to this issue.
a guy says – reply to this

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I find it funny that the first and almost all posts just bash this chick. ATLEAST SHE'S NOT OUT WHORING AROUND, I COULD THINK OF ALOT WORSE THINGS SHE COULD BE DOING WITH HER TIME. SHE MAY NOT BE "ON THE FRONT LINES", BUT ALTEAST IT'S SOMETHING. YOU FUCKS ARE HERE JUST TO BASH PEOPLE, THAT IS ALL. SOMEONE DOES SOMETHING SLUTTY, YOU BASH THEM. SOMEONE DOES GOOD FOR THE WORLD, YOU BASH THEM. WHAT THE FUCK ARE YOU GUYS DOING WITH YOUR PISS POOR LIVES YOU FUCKING PUSSIES.
michelle says – reply to this

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Re: Greg – , Oh my God you are so funny……….. NOT!
Christine says – reply to this

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"Just because certain cultures have had long-standing traditions does not mean that in today’s world they are acceptable any longer."

This part of her statement bothered me. Who is she to say that the traditions are not acceptable any longer? It seems to me that they are not acceptable to her and she is not the voice of absolute reason. She is imposing herself.
Versus says – reply to this

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I will now boycott Heroes because Hayden is such a stupid little girl. Dolphins? cmon you retard it's a source of food for some people. It's the same as someone trying to save cows for beef in America do you guys see how absurd that is?

Beef costs more in Japan because they don't have much land, so they resort to fish as their main source of protein, now because some Hollywood retard loves cute dolphins they lose a source of food? Fucking bullshit and completely ignorant.
dfsdf says – reply to this

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Now all she needs to do is go vegan. Cows, chickens, ducks, pigs, etc suffer too! And they don't have to! All of us in America can live off veggies and grains. It's not like we are Inuits in the freezing colds of the Artic! Or poor tribes in Africa and South America!

1st world countries should be vegan
fa-got says – reply to this

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and who are you to tell all of us what to do you stupid boitch !……go shove it up your tuna hole you self-righteous tool chomper……
Paula says – reply to this

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Good for her! I hope she really means it, though, and is not just looking for publicity.