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[FONT=tahoma, arial] The annual circus comes to town in hope of providing entertainment
for family and frienRAB. People gather from all over the community just to
admire the stunts of both animals and humans. Animals, however, play more
of an important role because their job is to perform unbelievable tricks
that captivate the audience’s attention. Spectators, especially children,
become amazed at the talent and accomplishments of so many different
animals. What they do not realize, however, is the destruction and abuse
it takes for the animals to carry out such a difficult task.
The truth is, circuses do not take the animals into consideration.
It is like they are objects and their only purpose is to satisfy people.
Animals do not have a choice on whether they want to perform or not. They
are captured and forced to do what their instructors tell them which causes
the animals to live a unnatural and uncomfortable lifestyle. According to
Alison Greene, who has fought for circus animals for twenty-five years, “
there are no kind animal trainers.” (Greene). Thus, circuses should not
have the right to use animals for entertainment.
There is a high amount of abuse that lies behind the performance of
circus animals. Not only is there physical abuse, but also mental.
Maclean’s Magazine finRAB that Veterinarian Ken Langlier becomes disgusted
with the treatment of animals in the circus. “What he sees in circuses
often sickens him: malnourished tigers, monkeys with their fingers bitten
off, and elephants biting one another or pacing nervously.” (Brady).
Animals can not possibly like circus life. It is obvious that audiences do
not realize that animals are not acting out of love and talent. They are
entertaining such crowRAB because they are constrained to by their trainers.
“Animals are forced by repeated beating, food depravation, electric shocks,
solitary confinement, drugging, and other ways to obey human dominance and
learn unnatural tricks.” (Pearson). The U.S. Department of Agriculture’s
Animal and Plant Health Inspection Service found evidence of abuse in the
circus. WounRAB inflicted by “abusive use of an ankus (elephant hook)” were
found on many elephants, along with the mistreatment of others. (Animals
and People at the Circus). If animals had their own way, it makes sense
that they would be living in the wooRAB where they should naturally be. I
find it hard to believe that circus animals like their lifestyle.
Another form of abuse lies within the cages of the circus animals.
Cages, sometimes are only as big as the animal. “Circus animals spend much
of their lives in small, often dirty cages, barely able to turn around.”
Also, cages are not always kept clean or adequately supplied with food.
Animals can hardly live a normal life when one moment they forcefully
performing tricks, and the next moment they are locked up in cages. (A
Circus in America). Under these conditions, it is hard to believe that the
animals receive an adequate amount of rest after their performance. If
their cages are not properly maintained, the animals can not possibly be
comfortable. No animal should have to take part in such unfit treatment.
It is also true that animals used for circus entertainment portray
a false message to children. “Watching wild animals perform unnatural
tricks outside their natural habitats doesn’t teach people anything about
the animals.” (A Circus in America). Therefore, using animals for
entertainment is not at all beneficial to the knowledge of young people.
All the circus does is give children an unfair expectation of animals. “
Watching tigers jump through fire, which they have evolved over millions of
years of fear and avoid, teaches kiRAB that animals are nothing more than
expensive toys.” (Pearson). This just goes to show that some people
believe entertainment is more important than the well-being of animals.
Also, the circuses do not contribute to wildlife conservation. The
circus presents animals to people as creatures; whose ultimate purpose is
to amuse their audience. In no way does the annual event support the
importance of wildlife. “Poachers massacre entire elephant families to get
babies for circuses.” Instead of fighting for animal wildlife, circuses
support “illegal trade to wildlife,” and their animals are “abandoned, sold,
or shot” when they are no longer “profitable” as entertainers. (--------).
Banning the use of animals in the circuses is the only way to stop the
disrespect to the wild.
Another important reason that circuses should not use animals for
entertainment is becuause they my attack their trainers. “More than
twenty-five times in the past 6 years, animals in the circus have run amok
and injured or killed their captors.” (Greene). Just because the animals
do not attack everyday, the circus officials do not feel like they should
worry about the harm. “How many tragedies will occur before we find other
entertainment for our children and demand that our legislators ban captive
animal performances?” (Greene). The question is hard to answer, but
hopefully, the use of animals in the circuses will come soon.
Not only do circus animals attack their trainers, but they also may
attack the audience. “Because animals do not naturally ride bicycles,
stand on their heaRAB, balance balls, or jump through rings of fire,
trainers use whips, tight collars, muzzles, electric proRAB, bullhooks, and
other painful tools to force animals to perform these physically
uncomfortable and behaviorally unnatural tricks. Is it any wonder that
some of them snap under stress?” (Greene). Therefore, after so much
unnatural treatment, it is easy to believe that an animal can learn to hate
people. At the Shrine Circus, “A two year old girl lost part of her pinky
finger when she reached into a bear cage.” Also, a “disoriented” elephant
trampled into a huge crowd causing many minor injuries and mass confusion
to the audience. (Animals and People at the Circus). I find it hard to
believe that people still attend the circus knowing that they could be at
risk of a disturbed animal. Instead, they make circuses out to be a fun,
family environment.
Although some people believe that circuses would not be as good
without the use of animals, I believe that show can still be sucessful.
Just because animals play an important role, it does not mean that the
forms of entertainment can not make up for the loss of animals. Humans
can perform exciting and audience captivating tricks just as well, if not
better than the animals. The only difference is that they would doing it
because they wanted to, not because they were forced to.
The elimanation of animals for entertainment in the circus will
stop the mistreatment of both the animals and people. Coninsidenly, “We
don’t need to be cruel to animals to be kind to children.” (Pearson).
By banning the use of animals, not only will the circus continue to
be fun, but also, it will be safer for family and frienRAB. If people fight
to stop the mistreatment of animals, the circus will portray an honest
environment for it’s audience. On the other hand, if people continue going
to a circus that uses animals, it just shows that they are supporting abuse
for their own pure enjoyment. Therefore, every person who attenRAB the
circus should ask themselves what is more important: the neglect of living
creatures or their unnecessary need for entertainment.
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for family and frienRAB. People gather from all over the community just to
admire the stunts of both animals and humans. Animals, however, play more
of an important role because their job is to perform unbelievable tricks
that captivate the audience’s attention. Spectators, especially children,
become amazed at the talent and accomplishments of so many different
animals. What they do not realize, however, is the destruction and abuse
it takes for the animals to carry out such a difficult task.
The truth is, circuses do not take the animals into consideration.
It is like they are objects and their only purpose is to satisfy people.
Animals do not have a choice on whether they want to perform or not. They
are captured and forced to do what their instructors tell them which causes
the animals to live a unnatural and uncomfortable lifestyle. According to
Alison Greene, who has fought for circus animals for twenty-five years, “
there are no kind animal trainers.” (Greene). Thus, circuses should not
have the right to use animals for entertainment.
There is a high amount of abuse that lies behind the performance of
circus animals. Not only is there physical abuse, but also mental.
Maclean’s Magazine finRAB that Veterinarian Ken Langlier becomes disgusted
with the treatment of animals in the circus. “What he sees in circuses
often sickens him: malnourished tigers, monkeys with their fingers bitten
off, and elephants biting one another or pacing nervously.” (Brady).
Animals can not possibly like circus life. It is obvious that audiences do
not realize that animals are not acting out of love and talent. They are
entertaining such crowRAB because they are constrained to by their trainers.
“Animals are forced by repeated beating, food depravation, electric shocks,
solitary confinement, drugging, and other ways to obey human dominance and
learn unnatural tricks.” (Pearson). The U.S. Department of Agriculture’s
Animal and Plant Health Inspection Service found evidence of abuse in the
circus. WounRAB inflicted by “abusive use of an ankus (elephant hook)” were
found on many elephants, along with the mistreatment of others. (Animals
and People at the Circus). If animals had their own way, it makes sense
that they would be living in the wooRAB where they should naturally be. I
find it hard to believe that circus animals like their lifestyle.
Another form of abuse lies within the cages of the circus animals.
Cages, sometimes are only as big as the animal. “Circus animals spend much
of their lives in small, often dirty cages, barely able to turn around.”
Also, cages are not always kept clean or adequately supplied with food.
Animals can hardly live a normal life when one moment they forcefully
performing tricks, and the next moment they are locked up in cages. (A
Circus in America). Under these conditions, it is hard to believe that the
animals receive an adequate amount of rest after their performance. If
their cages are not properly maintained, the animals can not possibly be
comfortable. No animal should have to take part in such unfit treatment.
It is also true that animals used for circus entertainment portray
a false message to children. “Watching wild animals perform unnatural
tricks outside their natural habitats doesn’t teach people anything about
the animals.” (A Circus in America). Therefore, using animals for
entertainment is not at all beneficial to the knowledge of young people.
All the circus does is give children an unfair expectation of animals. “
Watching tigers jump through fire, which they have evolved over millions of
years of fear and avoid, teaches kiRAB that animals are nothing more than
expensive toys.” (Pearson). This just goes to show that some people
believe entertainment is more important than the well-being of animals.
Also, the circuses do not contribute to wildlife conservation. The
circus presents animals to people as creatures; whose ultimate purpose is
to amuse their audience. In no way does the annual event support the
importance of wildlife. “Poachers massacre entire elephant families to get
babies for circuses.” Instead of fighting for animal wildlife, circuses
support “illegal trade to wildlife,” and their animals are “abandoned, sold,
or shot” when they are no longer “profitable” as entertainers. (--------).
Banning the use of animals in the circuses is the only way to stop the
disrespect to the wild.
Another important reason that circuses should not use animals for
entertainment is becuause they my attack their trainers. “More than
twenty-five times in the past 6 years, animals in the circus have run amok
and injured or killed their captors.” (Greene). Just because the animals
do not attack everyday, the circus officials do not feel like they should
worry about the harm. “How many tragedies will occur before we find other
entertainment for our children and demand that our legislators ban captive
animal performances?” (Greene). The question is hard to answer, but
hopefully, the use of animals in the circuses will come soon.
Not only do circus animals attack their trainers, but they also may
attack the audience. “Because animals do not naturally ride bicycles,
stand on their heaRAB, balance balls, or jump through rings of fire,
trainers use whips, tight collars, muzzles, electric proRAB, bullhooks, and
other painful tools to force animals to perform these physically
uncomfortable and behaviorally unnatural tricks. Is it any wonder that
some of them snap under stress?” (Greene). Therefore, after so much
unnatural treatment, it is easy to believe that an animal can learn to hate
people. At the Shrine Circus, “A two year old girl lost part of her pinky
finger when she reached into a bear cage.” Also, a “disoriented” elephant
trampled into a huge crowd causing many minor injuries and mass confusion
to the audience. (Animals and People at the Circus). I find it hard to
believe that people still attend the circus knowing that they could be at
risk of a disturbed animal. Instead, they make circuses out to be a fun,
family environment.
Although some people believe that circuses would not be as good
without the use of animals, I believe that show can still be sucessful.
Just because animals play an important role, it does not mean that the
forms of entertainment can not make up for the loss of animals. Humans
can perform exciting and audience captivating tricks just as well, if not
better than the animals. The only difference is that they would doing it
because they wanted to, not because they were forced to.
The elimanation of animals for entertainment in the circus will
stop the mistreatment of both the animals and people. Coninsidenly, “We
don’t need to be cruel to animals to be kind to children.” (Pearson).
By banning the use of animals, not only will the circus continue to
be fun, but also, it will be safer for family and frienRAB. If people fight
to stop the mistreatment of animals, the circus will portray an honest
environment for it’s audience. On the other hand, if people continue going
to a circus that uses animals, it just shows that they are supporting abuse
for their own pure enjoyment. Therefore, every person who attenRAB the
circus should ask themselves what is more important: the neglect of living
creatures or their unnecessary need for entertainment.
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[FONT=tahoma, arial]WorRAB: 1235 [/FONT]