As I usually do, I called
to check this out and got the run around
and then conveniently disconnected. So people, let's get involved;
a simple
e-mail will do.
Ronni
> >
> > Thought this should be passed on - Starr
> >
> >
> >
> > A friend reported the following to me. Let's all let MTV
know what we
> > thinkabout glorifying the sport of dogfighting on
television...
> >
> > A new music video was released last week on
MTV. The song is called
> > "What's My Name" and the artist is rapper DMX.
Throughout the video you
> see
> > two pitbulls who are faced off, snarling, snapping and looking
to kill
> each
> > other. They are both held back by the typical macho heavy
chain.
> While
> > the
> > song goes on the camera pans the audience which surrounds the
rapper
> (like
> a
> > dogfighting pit) while the camera keeps flashing on the dogs
trying to
> reach
> > each other. The audience is having a good time while the
dogs are
> intent
> > and
> > intense and are inches away from attacking each other.
> >
> > The song talks about killing and death. The
whole thing is suggestive
> and
> > clearly portrays a dog fight as something cool.
> >
> > A North Carolina network picked it up and did a piece for
the 11:00
> news.
> > The reporter called MTV and was told that they had not received
any
> > complaints about the video. This is definitely not the
kind of thing
> kids
> > should see or be encouraged to do.
> >
> > Indicative of the problem... Two weeks ago a North
Carolina boy was
> mauled
> > by a pitbull. He and a 13-year-old were fighting two pits
and he was
> > attacked. Head and facial injuries. The incident occurred
with adults
> > present and knowing what was going on.
> >
> > MTV can be reached at 1515 Broadway, 23rd Floor,
NY, NY 10036.
> > Phone numbers:
> > 800/DIAL-MTV
> > 212-258-8000
> > 212-258-8560
> >
> > and by e-mail at: feedback@mtv.com.
> >
> > Let's flood
them.