I don't bother with that issue because they live in a climate where they have no other options for clothing let alone food that does not cost (almost literally) an arm and a leg. If they do not have the options how can I blame them for doing what they must to survive? The fact of the matter is that in our climate and our society we have no need for wearing fur when we have great synthetic options available. Most fur we see nowadays is a trim on a hood which does just about nothing except add aesthetic appeal (though to be frank it does not look all that great to me). of course they will claim that fur will keep wind out of your face and such but we have used toques and scarves for how long just fine? Most people don't even put the hood up anyway even when it is blowing snow as I've noticed. So it really is just for the status symbol.