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Ron Artest: "Have the balls!"

Written by PETA

Posted 04-15-2008

Sacramento Kings forward Ron Artest is the star of a new PSA for PETA urging basketball fans to "have the balls to spay or neuter your dog." Artest has never been shy about speaking his mind, and, in addition to bringing him a fair share of headlines throughout his career, this trait has shown itself off the court through community involvement, charity work, and a willingness to speak up for those less fortunate than himself. This is what he had to say about his new ad for PETA.

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ABC, dogs, animals, spay, neuter, Ron Artest, huskies, of, North, White Rain Carolina, UNC, tar heels, wildcats, sparty, rica

Recent Comments

daniel commented:

Jul 2, 2009 10:26 PM

artest is a laker!! what a steal! i wonder how much more his image will change in LA..
balls danglin commented:

Jul 30, 2008 3:49 PM

Ron artest is a freaking Rocket! yeah we will be champians again real soon
duke dynamite commented:

Jul 21, 2008 9:20 PM

Ron never was proven to be at a strip club let alone with a gun. That was Stephen Jackson. Anyway it is nice to see that he is at least volunteering for a muchneeded charity. Animal Shelters need help.
Justin commented:

Apr 17, 2008 4:15 PM

Ron Artest might have had several frontpage issues ie the "Malace at the Palace" et all however it is clear within the past few months he's really tried to focus on community service. If anyone saw the pieces that the King's Network did on Ron going to Africa it's clear that this man is using his wealth and influence for a positive purpose and we should salute him for it.
Avatar commented:

Apr 17, 2008 10:39 AM

Thank you Ron Artest for your support in this important topic! For sure you will have your place in paradise! Every good deed shall be honored one day!
Dr.Breen commented:

Apr 16, 2008 3:21 PM

Who is this person?
Maya, CVT commented:

Apr 16, 2008 1:02 PM

Hi Kurt! Nice to see you again! You're right I don't know this guy at all. He just seemed sweet on the video. However I try not to judge people too harshly. Quite frankly I don't have children of my own so I don't have that in the back of my mind very often. I think fighting and guns and strip clubs are despicable but I also know that some people also just get caught up in a bad culture and don't have the best judgement although they have good hearts. A very famous study at Northeastern University in Boston showed a definite link between animal abuse and criminal violence in general. Of course that does not automatically equate to the opposite but I have found that people who have compassion towards animals have a good chance of cleaning up their character if given the right direction and peer influence. Let's hope Artest has that in his future. In the meantime I like rewarding good behavior by praising people for doing the right thing. Glad to see you again!!
Walker commented:

Apr 16, 2008 11:25 AM

As an avid sports fan myself I agree with you 100 Kurt. Since joining the NBA this guy has been nothing but trouble. His speaking out for animals is a step in the right direction but certainly not enough to warrant him being a role model for today's youth. I don't understand why people look to actors or sports stars to be role models for their kids. Whatever happend to parents being role models for their children? A better role model would be a regular joe that doesnt have millions of dollars but still works hard to make the world a better place for both humans and animals. I would much rather read a story about that type of person as opposed to spoiled celebrities who have never known a hard days work in their life.
Antigone1000 commented:

Apr 16, 2008 10:48 AM

Too bad there are not more role models like this for young people.
lynda downie commented:

Apr 15, 2008 11:36 PM

Good for him!

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