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Jesaroo
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spinoff to marching of elephants.... Why do people
go to the circus?
edited to reword title since some people are trying to twist this question around/think i meant something other than what i was asking
Message edited 3/11/2008 4:01:25 PM.
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Porrruss
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Re: spinoff to marching of elephants.... Why would anyone
Posted by Jesaroo
go to the circus?
I would think for the same reason people go to the movies, the zoo, bowling, the museums, etc..... for entertainment.
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| Posted 3/11/08 3:31 PM |
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My2Boys
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Re: spinoff to marching of elephants.... Why would anyone
Posted by Porrruss
... for entertainment.
Yeah, pretty much.
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| Posted 3/11/08 3:32 PM |
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Re: spinoff to marching of elephants.... Why would anyone
I think Jess is getting at the allegations of animal abuse surrounding the circus.
I have to say, I'm not normally a boycott sort of person... but I will never go to the circus again after most of what I've learned about the treatment of the animals. I went as a child, but I haven't gone in years (and won't).
I say do some research and make your own decisions, though. I've made mine, but people are free to make their own decisions about it. This is something I feel strongly about for me, but I don't place judgment on those who make a different, informed decision. I personally won't go, but you won't find me protesting it either.
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Kara
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Re: spinoff to marching of elephants.... Why would anyone
BTW - Jess, correct me if I'm wrong. I didn't mean to put words into your mouth. It's just the first thing I think of when I think of the circus...
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Re: spinoff to marching of elephants.... Why would anyone
Posted by Kara
I think Jess is getting at the allegations of animal abuse surrounding the circus.
I have to say, I'm not normally a boycott sort of person... but I will never go to the circus again after most of what I've learned about the treatment of the animals. I went as a child, but I haven't gone in years (and won't).
I say do some research and make your own decisions, though. I've made mine, but people are free to make their own decisions about it. This is something I feel strongly about for me, but I don't place judgment on those who make a different, informed decision. I personally won't go, but you won't find me protesting it either.
ditto---i assumed that from jess as well.
i know its entertainment for so many families---but for me personally i just can't bring myself to go to a circus. feel bad for the animals.
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Porrruss
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Re: spinoff to marching of elephants.... Why would anyone
Perhaps rather than being passive aggressive about it and asking why someone would go to the circus, Jess could provide some education in the form of internet links, studies, or documentaries that would explain her position.
ETA: I just feel the "tone" of the OP could be misconstrued- which often happens with her posts. Some people honestly don't know about the tx of circus animals.
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My2Boys
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Re: spinoff to marching of elephants.... Why would anyone
Posted by Porrruss
Perhaps rather than being passive aggressive about it and asking why someone would go to the circus, Jess could provide some education in the form of internet links, studies, or documentaries that would explain her position.
Excellent point. I've "known" Jes long enough to know what she's passionate about so I knew exactly where her question is coming from.
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MrsPJB2007
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Re: spinoff to marching of elephants.... Why would anyone
Posted by Porrruss
Perhaps rather than being passive aggressive about it and asking why someone would go to the circus, Jess could provide some education in the form of internet links, studies, or documentaries that would explain her position.
ETA: I just feel the "tone" of the OP could be misconstrued- which often happens with her posts. Some people honestly don't know about the tx of circus animals.
here's one prominent site known about educating animal abuse in circuses:
Circuses.com
Mercy for animals
ASPCA Cruelty Circuses
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Jesaroo
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Re: spinoff to marching of elephants.... Why would anyone
nevermind, i obviously cant ask a question without being accused of being passive agressive.
i was simply asking because yes, i boycott it due to animal abuse, but i am also scared of clowns......
therefore, i have never been so i was asking why people go there as for i dont really know what goes on there
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| Posted 3/11/08 3:43 PM |
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Porrruss
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Re: spinoff to marching of elephants.... Why would anyone
Posted by Jesaroo
nevermind, i obviously cant ask a question without being accused of being passive agressive.
i was simply asking because yes, i boycott it due to animal abuse, but i am also scared of clowns......
therefore, i have never been so i was asking why people go there as for i dont really know what goes on there
Aw man, I guess my mind-reading capabilities aren't working today. Shoot..... gotta get them fixed.
Here's a PSA to avoid future conflict: SAY what you MEAN, MEAN what you SAY..... it's a great way to avoid unnecessary drama
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Jesaroo
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Re: spinoff to marching of elephants.... Why would anyone
Posted by Porrruss
Posted by Jesaroo
nevermind, i obviously cant ask a question without being accused of being passive agressive.
i was simply asking because yes, i boycott it due to animal abuse, but i am also scared of clowns......
therefore, i have never been so i was asking why people go there as for i dont really know what goes on there
Aw man, I guess my mind-reading capabilities aren't working today. Shoot..... gotta get them fixed.
Here's a PSA to avoid future conflict: SAY what you MEAN, MEAN what you SAY..... it's a great way to avoid unnecessary drama
um i said what i meant and i meant what i said (asked)
if you try reading into it and twisting things around then thats your choice
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Re: spinoff to marching of elephants.... Why would anyone
people go because it's entertainment. Clowns are funny, acrobats are amazing, animals do great tricks. If you don't like that sort of thing, don't go.
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Jesaroo
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Re: spinoff to marching of elephants.... Why would anyone
i had no idea they had acrobats. thats the sort of answer i was looking for.
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Ophelia
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remember, when Gulliver traveled....
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Re: spinoff to marching of elephants.... Why would anyone
I go b/c I want to perpetuate cruelty to animals in all its forms.
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Jesaroo
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Re: spinoff to marching of elephants.... Why would anyone
Posted by Ophelia
I go b/c I want to perpetuate cruelty to animals in all its forms.
i NEVER brought up animals to being with.
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Re: spinoff to marching of elephants.... Why would anyone
I used to actually protest circuses.... its the worst type of animal abuse imaginable 
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Re: spinoff to marching of elephants.... Why would anyone
Posted by Ophelia
I go b/c I want to perpetuate cruelty to animals in all its forms.
Evil!  
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Jesaroo
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Re: spinoff to marching of elephants.... Why would anyone
Posted by Elbee
Posted by Ophelia
I go b/c I want to perpetuate cruelty to animals in all its forms.
Evil!
nah, just bytchy
someone must have her period.
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Re: spinoff to marching of elephants.... Why would anyone
Never liked the circus so I don't go, but once my son reaches a certain age, i will definitely take him...for entertainment purposes.
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Re: spinoff to marching of elephants.... Why would anyone
I have to say, though, that when the question is presented that way, people will take offense.
I know many families that love taking their kids to the circus - they went when they were little, and truthfully, most kids adore circuses and seeing the animals.
They don't think that the animals were starved, beaten, and intimidated. they just see elephants walking and lions jumping thru hoops, etc...
I'm a vegan, but I would never present a question like, "Why would ANYONE eat meat..." or "Why would anyone wear fur..." KWIM?
Imagine if someone posted something like, "Why would ANYONE tattoo their body?
I know people who would never get a tattoo, they don't like them, etc - but if they wanted to know why someone else does it, if they presented the question that way, they aren't really welcoming an answer..... it just comes across as a little attacking, whether you mean it to be or not....
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Re: spinoff to marching of elephants.... Why would anyone
For some people, the only time they see animals (lions, tigers, bears, elephants, horses, zebras, etc) is at a circus (not everyone goes to zoos). For most people, clowns are funny. I am always amazed by acrobats. Tightrope walkers, trapeze artists, riding bikes on tightropes, balancing acts. There's also the vibe you get from being in a crowd.
As far as the cruelty to animals, I can only go by what I read, and according to the Ringling Brother's website, it doesn't seem that bad:
http://www.ringling.com/animals/care/care.aspx
http://www.ringling.com/animals/answer.aspx
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Ophelia
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remember, when Gulliver traveled....
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Re: spinoff to marching of elephants.... Why do people
Posted by Jesaroo
Posted by Elbee
Posted by Ophelia
I go b/c I want to perpetuate cruelty to animals in all its forms.
Evil!
nah, just bytchy
someone must have her period.
OMG sister.
take a horse tranquilizer and relax.
it's called levity. a joke.
see
 a joke. as in not serious.
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Re: spinoff to marching of elephants.... Why do people
can I take a horse laxative? I ate a little too much at my bon voyage lunch....
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Porrruss
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Re: spinoff to marching of elephants.... Why would anyone
Posted by Jesaroo
i had no idea they had acrobats. thats the sort of answer i was looking for.
OK Jess- I'll bite.... considering you feel so misunderstood in this thread, I feel compelled to ask..... WHY didn't you ASK for that kind of information. For example:
Title: Why would anyone go to the circus?
Body: I am totally creeped out by clowns and I am horrifed at the treatment of the circus animals. So what other reasons are there to go?
My point is this: you are KNOWN for your animal cruelty threads- and it was pretty obvious to a number of people that this was likely what your thread was about.
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