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    Got protest? Music mogul Simmons mad over milk

    ALBANY, N.Y. (AP) — Music mogul Russell Simmons wants New York's governor to pull the plug on milk from cows.

    The hip-hop impresario writes in a letter to Andrew Cuomo (KWOH'-moh) that milk should no longer be the state's official beverage.

    Simmons, a vegan who has taken on several animal rights causes with People for the Ethical Treatment of Animals, says milk from cows is less healthy than milk from rice, almonds or soy.

    He tells The Associated Press he knows dairy is big business in New York but says other industries could spring up in its place.

    Simmons and Cuomo go way back. They're both from Queens, and they worked together a decade ago to help soften New York's strict drug laws.

    Cuomo spokesman Matt Wing said the governor's office would not comment.

     

    88 comments

    • Will  •  Richmond Hill, Georgia  •  3 mths ago
      Yeah like I am gonna listen to someone who helped soften drug laws.
    • Angel  •  Washington, District of Columbia  •  3 mths ago
      That's great, but what about people like me that are allergic to almonds and soy? Yes, I can drink rice milk, but can I have an option?
      • Dylan 3 mths ago
        Hes not saying to get rid of the milk industry. But there are serious things wrong with it. You need to read up about whats in your milk. Rice Milk is astronomically better for you
      • akane 3 mths ago
        There are also milks made from oat, coconut, hemp, etc. if you look for them.
      • Old Broad 3 mths ago
        Actually Dillon, almond milk is better for you.
    • Raleigh  •  3 mths ago
      If he wants to be a vegan, that's great. I hope he enjoys it. But you shouldn't try to force your choices on everybody else.
      • Fire 3 mths ago
        AMEN. And that goes for everyone, regardless of their "quirk" (omnivore, Christian, straight, whatever).
    • greg w  •  Muskegon, Michigan  •  3 mths ago
      How about we pull the plug on crap music....
    • Echo  •  3 mths ago
      Maybe he's lactose intolerant,or just intolerant. I'm Simmons intolerant.
    • pete  •  Santa Fe Springs, California  •  3 mths ago
      how bout taking a stand against vulgarity and explicit lyrics in crap music today?? i am pretty sure thats more damaging to children than good ol wholesome leche!! stupid vegan #$%$
    • Don M  •  Manila, Philippines  •  3 mths ago
      Almost all Soy is now GMO. Thanks to Monsanto who adds eColi to get their patended seeds to work. Grrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrr.
      • Dylan 3 mths ago
        I know its sad.... I dont drink soy milk anymore because of that
      • Dylan 3 mths ago
        But I mean the cows that are being milked are eating GMO corn
    • Ultrabrut1  •  3 mths ago
      Try as I might, I can't milk rice!
      • P 3 mths ago
        That's because rice isn't a mammal.
      • BATIKADI 3 mths ago
        lmao!!
    • James  •  Albemarle, North Carolina  •  3 mths ago
      I didn't know that rice, almonds or soy had mammary glands.
      • me 3 mths ago
        hahahaha..I laughed out loud!!
    • Richard  •  3 mths ago
      What impact would come from un-officializing milk as the "official state beverage?" Do people actually make purchasing decisions based on that? I don't even know whether Florida has an official beverage! Am I in some sort of violation?
    • K-9  •  Wallingford, Connecticut  •  3 mths ago
      I love his stance on dog fighting.
    • PITA  •  3 mths ago
      god these thugs are stupid....go slap your #$%$ up and shut your big ghetto mouth
    • Stony  •  3 mths ago
      PETA is filled with nutcases and they come in all colors. No milk, no cheese, no sour cream, no ice cream. Kiss my arse. How about NO RUSSELL
    • USSCONNIEcats  •  Sacramento, California  •  3 mths ago
      I heard a head of lettuce scream when I cut it in half. Cows only give a soothing mooooooooooo!
    • cathi  •  Los Angeles, California  •  3 mths ago
      He wants to soften drug laws and ban milk. What the hell !!!
    • pete  •  Santa Fe Springs, California  •  3 mths ago
      what will i use with my ovaltine now???
    • Sevenpenny  •  3 mths ago
      ugh....Look vegans....if you dont like something dont eat or friggin drink the stuff! Its as simple as that. I am lactose intolerant, I do not run into grocery stores whining about how milk and diary products upset my stomach and make me sick.

      Besides you only get milk from an animal that has a teet....does a soy or rice plant have teets? No they fraking dont!
    • TexasB  •  3 mths ago
      I like milk. I'll continue to drink milk. It has hurt me in over 60 year so think it's safe.
    • robert d  •  Cleveland, Ohio  •  3 mths ago
      Crap, I forgot about cheese. No dairy, no cheese. New York ought to find something better for their economy than Russle's music. No cheese, oh the humanity
    • Echo  •  3 mths ago
      Milk doesn't come from soy or nuts.
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