Ringling Bros. Circus Closing

[suspiciousmind]

1 minute ago, TNWNGR said:

The use of trained performance animals far predate any of the circuses most of us are aware of and in fact predate the Roman Empire.

Yep, I know. Still don't like it. 

[Capbyrd]

On January 18, 2017 at 3:59 AM, analog_kidd said:

I heard on the news that RB has a very large elephant preserve that wasn't even really for just their performing elephants, and that the preserve was funded mostly by the shows. So the irony of it all is that they had to stop using elephants in the show to "protect" them, and without the show they can't keep the preserve open. Another example of the Left shooting everyone in the foot because they think they know what's best.

 

The company that owns RBBB owns several other touring acts including disney on ice and marvel on ice.  They will have no problem making money.  And I'm sure that the preserve is setup as a nonprofit and will not have an issue getting support as such.  

 

 

 

On January 15, 2017 at 7:39 AM, bud said:

 .......clowns getting drunk in their break room.......

Come to think of it, that was actually the Shriners Circus. 

 

Shriners getting drunk?  No......hahah

 

 

 

 

On January 18, 2017 at 10:33 AM, suspiciousmind said:

I think it's a fairly arrogant thing for humans to think it's ok to use animals solely for entertainment. I think that there was a time when we weren't the most important species on earth, and that time will inevitably come again.

 

How is it any different than using them solely for work or to make you feel better about being alone (companionship).  As long as they aren't abused, whats the difference in training an elephant to stand on his hind legs and training a horse to pull a plow?  

[Capbyrd]

oops.  double post. 

Edited January 19, 2017 by Capbyrd

[ttocswob]

I knew there was more to this story:

Clowns just popping up!!!

I goess this latest development will open the floodgates...

[Danger Rane]

On 1/18/2017 at 10:33 AM, suspiciousmind said:

I might be in the minority, but I hate the circus. I think it's a fairly arrogant thing for humans to think it's ok to use animals solely for entertainment. I think that there was a time when we weren't the most important species on earth, and that time will inevitably come again.

Is it less arrogant if I use animals for entertainment and food? Don't worry, I don't usually use the same ones for both purposes  

[mikegideon]

17 minutes ago, Danger Rane said:

Is it less arrogant if I use animals for entertainment and food? Don't worry, I don't usually use the same ones for both purposes  

Good idea, especially if your talking that Kentucky style entertainment.  

[DaveTN]

The Circus is coming to Shelbyville next week.

https://secure.gardenbroscircus.com/event/Shelbyville-TN---730PM---2242018---Saturday