"This is a parody, surely?" - Lewis Hamilton fans criticize PETA for shaming the Briton on his silence over dog abuse

Lewis Hamilton was recently criticized by PETA (People for the Ethical Treatment of Animals) for ignoring dog abuse and not taking a stand against it. The organization's president, Ingrid Newkirk, commented on how the seven-time world champion could use his influence and reach to raise awareness towards the death of several dogs in the Iditarod Trail Sled Dog Race, a race which is sponsored by F1 owners, Liberty Media.PETA's official Twitter handle also asked Hamilton to respond and take action on the matter. However, how the tweet was posted and how the comment was passed towards the Briton was disliked by many. Hence, the plea from the organization backfired as hundreds of people started criticizing the comment from PETA's president.PETA@petaWe know @LewisHamilton is a compassionate advocate for justice, so why isn’t he using his platform to help dogs abused &amp; killed by the dog racing industry?23136We know @LewisHamilton is a compassionate advocate for justice, so why isn’t he using his platform to help dogs abused &amp; killed by the dog racing industry? https://t.co/TROdOXXaEwLewis Hamilton is one of the very few F1 drivers and celebrities who has raised his voice against several negative world events. The Mercedes driver has spoken out against racism, gender equality, animal abuse, and a lot more. He and even his dog, Roscoe, are pure vegans. This shows how much Hamilton loves animals in general and would never ignore or hurt them.Even though PETA's president or the post from the organization wasn't falsely blaming Hamilton for anything, the aggressiveness in their comments rubbed off the wrong way. It could be true that the F1 driver hasn't looked into the dog abuse happening in the race sponsored by Liberty Media, but it is safe to say that he didn't ignore it intentionally.Fans react to PETA's strong comments against Lewis Hamilton for ignoring dog abuseSince Lewis Hamilton has done so much against animal abuse, racism, environmental issues, and more, fans wholeheartedly backed him and counter-criticized PETA. They commented on how the Briton cannot stand against everything negative that has been going on around the globe and use his platform for it.Fans also pointed out how the F1 driver is already a vegan and has contributed a lot to animal rights and equality. PETA was bashed for picking on a personality who has already done quite a lot for the world.Rich Graves@rich_graves89@peta @LewisHamilton This is a parody, surely?2@peta @LewisHamilton This is a parody, surely?Kelly 💜 💛@kel8lou@peta @LewisHamilton Shameful trying to make Lewis seem like the bad guy here! He uses his platform for many valuable causes, but it is not his job to solve every problem in the world. And don’t bring Roscoe into this either!75012@peta @LewisHamilton Shameful trying to make Lewis seem like the bad guy here! He uses his platform for many valuable causes, but it is not his job to solve every problem in the world. And don’t bring Roscoe into this either!Schwazzler@schwazzler@peta @LewisHamilton Perhaps he already does support animal rights but @peta don’t know about it because he’s not being a loud mouth virtue signaller.8221@peta @LewisHamilton Perhaps he already does support animal rights but @peta don’t know about it because he’s not being a loud mouth virtue signaller.hilla✨#44💜@Hillary_Michel@peta @LewisHamilton The guilt tripping? He already does so much. Why don’t you target someone that doesn’t use “their platform” for good already304@peta @LewisHamilton The guilt tripping? He already does so much. Why don’t you target someone that doesn’t use “their platform” for good alreadyEva@FormulaEvaa@peta @LewisHamilton This man advocates and brings awarenes to multiple issues of all kinds, animal abuse included (he's posted about it before), but you still choose to target him? How about you set your sights on those who are dead silent and leave Lewis alone? He isn't your employee.621@peta @LewisHamilton This man advocates and brings awarenes to multiple issues of all kinds, animal abuse included (he's posted about it before), but you still choose to target him? How about you set your sights on those who are dead silent and leave Lewis alone? He isn't your employee.🤍LISA🤍@checkthetea@peta @LewisHamilton This is why no one take u guys seriously. The one person who is always talking about human rights issues and protecting the planet is the one u attack?? I’m pretty there are other celebs who haven’t said a thing about anything bffr peta2996@peta @LewisHamilton This is why no one take u guys seriously. The one person who is always talking about human rights issues and protecting the planet is the one u attack?? I’m pretty there are other celebs who haven’t said a thing about anything bffr peta https://t.co/5DzLNNqrK1g✨@lewishammers@peta @LewisHamilton He doesn’t already do enough with his platform? That isn’t his responsibility, the tragic attempt to guilt trip him by tagging him is absolutely pathetic1331@peta @LewisHamilton He doesn’t already do enough with his platform? That isn’t his responsibility, the tragic attempt to guilt trip him by tagging him is absolutely patheticF1blag@f1blag@peta @LewisHamilton Shaming people into advocating for your cause 🤮962@peta @LewisHamilton Shaming people into advocating for your cause 🤮In their defense, PETA's official Twitter handle replied to several of these tweets, explaining how they support and love Lewis Hamilton. However, he was being shielded by his PR team who were not passing on information about the race and dog abuse to the driver. Hence, PETA decided to use Twitter as a platform to communicate with him.However, this reply also received a lot of comments on how the excuse was inappropriate and not enough to justify the criticism towards Hamilton.PETA@peta@kel8lou Oh, we love Lewis for being a vegan, animal rights, and anti-racism campaigner, but he has been shielded from this plea by his PR people, so this is the only way to reach him! 12@kel8lou Oh, we love Lewis for being a vegan, animal rights, and anti-racism campaigner, but he has been shielded from this plea by his PR people, so this is the only way to reach him! 🙏Overall, many were disappointed in PETA for calling out Hamilton for not using his platform to tackle the dog abuse happening in the Iditarod Trail Sled Dog Race.

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