About twice each year, I get the same phone call. The conversation goes something like this:
"We want to thank you for your ongoing support of the Shrine Circus, and hope you'd once again purchase tickets--"
"I've never bought tickets," I say. "Does the circus have any performing animals?"
"Of course."
"I don't believe in forcing animals to do crazy stunts for my entertainment."
"Perhaps you'd like to sponsor a child to attend?"
"Uh, no. How do I get my name off your list?"
"You'd have to talk to my supervisor."
I can't be bothered. This isn't a rant against the Shriners--they do excellent work--but I've never purchased tickets, so why do they keep calling me? The bigger questions are, why do circuses continue to use the animals, and why do people support the spectacle? It's selfish and cruel. Damned circus freaks.
And those marine parks with the whales and dolphins?
Oh, don't get me started.
Thanks to The Captive Animals' Protection Society (CAPS) for the use of their poster image. Check out their website: CAPS Website
2 comments:
Are you on the "Do Not Call" list? Remind them they'll be fined if they call again.
Unfortunately, we don't have a "Do Not Call" list in Canada yet. But the day it becomes available, I'm signing up!
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