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YES
from members:
Larry Reinfeld
Coconut Creek, FL
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Amber Garner
Lolo, MT
It is neat to have the
opportunity to see
normally wild animals
in a setting where we
can have a safe, closer
encounter ... and see what they
can be taught to do.
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Michael Gibson
Pewee Valley, KY
I would rather see an
animal in a movie than
starved to death or
run out of their environment.
Should wild animals
be used for our
NO
from members:
entertainment?
THE RECENT DEATH of a trainer, caused by a killer whale, aka orca, at
Sea World’s Shamu Stadium in Orlando, Florida, has reignited the debate
about whether animals should be enlisted for entertainment purposes.
Supporters say that modern and humane use of animals in zoos
and other entertainment venues is a celebration of the animal world,
enhancing our knowledge and appreciation of animals and our bond
with them.
Critics argue that animal “entertainers” are frequently abused, but
even when they aren’t (by our standards), keeping wild animals in captivity denies them a natural life and can ultimately result in tragedy.
What do you think?
Felice Geoghegan
Honolulu, HI
[Captivity is] cruel to
the animals [and] we
must understand that
they are unpredictable
in captivity.
Charles Watson
Wheaton, IL
The first time I went
to a circus as an adult
with my children I felt
that it was demeaning
to the animals.
Find out more about this topic on the Web:
•;
http://www.aza.org/
• http://awic.nal.usda.gov
• www.SaveJapanDolphins.org
• www.peta.org
May M. Katz
New York City, NY
The celebration of the
animal world is never-
ending on TV stations
and can teach us much
more than a trainer toss-
ing a fish at Sea World.
