The attacks on Steve Irwin from PETA continue to mount. Already being called a “cheap reality TV starâ€? they continue the accusations blaiming him for an increase in the trade of exotic animals. He was “not a true wildlife warrior”. Queensland Nationals MP Bruce Scott believes PETA should apologize to Steve’s family. “Isn’t it interesting … how they want to treat animals ethically, but cannot even think for a minute whether or not their outlandish comments are ethical towards their fellow human beings,” Mr Scott said.

In other Irwin news, it seems frauds are beginning to take advantage of his death as well. While waiting in line to receive tickets to the memorial, one women decided to sell stickers and told those buying them the money would go to charity. I suppose it was only a matter of time. Meanwhile, some people receiving tickets to the memorial have tried to sell those tickets on ebay. Remarkably, ebay has decided to close any auctions opened to sell the free tickets.

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So how has the news of Steve Irwin affected you? Young or old alike loved his animal antics and will be missed. In her first announcement since his death, Terri announced earlier in the week the memorial service would take place at ‘Crocoseum’ at Queensland’s Australia zoo.

So how has the news affected others? Prime Minister John Howard offered a state funeral and Russell Crowe flew back to Australia to pay tribute to Steve Irwin. Russell was even given a special three day leave from the set of his recent film, now in production.

Media is being restricted, according to manager John Stainton. They will allow one radio, one television and one press crew into the memorial. The hopes are to protect Steve’s wife Terri. A limited amount of ‘tickets’ will be available to the general public and many in Australia have camped overnight in hopes of acquiring said tickets; of which only three thousand tickets will be available.

Before the night was through however, at least one man was arrested for disorderly conduct, including taking a swing at the officer. To darken the mood even more, 10 stingrays have been found mutilated on Queensland beaches since Steve’s death. Surely, this is not what Steve would have wanted.

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