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== Background Information == | == Background Information == | ||
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| + | === Brief History === | ||
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| + | * a very brief history of circuses in general | ||
| + | * include Ringling Bros. and Barnum & Bailey Circus and its announcement to stop using elephants and later stop operations, and why they stopped. | ||
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| + | === Current Operations === | ||
suggestions: | suggestions: | ||
* briefly, who are the big circuses, how large are they, and where do they operate | * briefly, who are the big circuses, how large are they, and where do they operate | ||
| − | * maybe | + | * maybe list the smaller circuses |
| − | * what circuses are still in business | + | * what circuses are still in business? |
| + | * is business declining? | ||
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| + | == Investigations and Inspections == | ||
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| + | Briefly mention Peta, USDA inspections, etc. State general findings but save the details of specific abuses for the next section. | ||
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| + | == Abuses to the Animals== | ||
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| + | Circus animals are not willing volunteers who perform because they have a desire to entertain us. They are trained to perform using abusive techniques, then compelled to perform out of fear of what will happen if they don't. Horrid living conditions, along with cruel handling and training are the rule rather than the exception for most of these animals. | ||
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| + | === Abuse 1 === | ||
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| + | === Abuse 2 === | ||
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| + | === Abuse 3, etc === | ||
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| + | == Danger to the Public == | ||
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== Activism == | == Activism == | ||
* organized protests | * organized protests | ||
| − | * legal actions | + | * ?legal actions |
| − | * form of activism | + | * ?other form of activism xxx |
| − | * form of activism | + | * ?other form of activism yyy |
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== Alternatives == | == Alternatives == | ||
| + | * Not that we need alternatives with so many forms of entertainment available... | ||
* You can discuss the success of alternatives | * You can discuss the success of alternatives | ||
* Cirque du Soleil | * Cirque du Soleil | ||
| − | + | * Suggest visiting/volunteering at a farm animal sanctuary | |
| + | * Others? | ||
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<hr/> | <hr/> | ||
<hr/> | <hr/> | ||
Other Editorial Notes | Other Editorial Notes | ||
| − | * What | + | * What have I left out? Does there need to be additional sections? |
* This is not written in stone. Ping your editor. | * This is not written in stone. Ping your editor. | ||
* It is not necessary to show that circuses and attending circuses are not vegan. | * It is not necessary to show that circuses and attending circuses are not vegan. | ||
| − | * I'm thinking there should probably not be a separate section on investigations; rather, investigations should be mentioned under abuses. | + | * I'm thinking there should probably '''not''' be a separate section on investigations; rather, investigations should be mentioned under abuses. |
* There should be subheadings for many, probably most, of the headings. I'll leave those to the author. Ping your editor if you want guidance or approval for a section's subheadings. | * There should be subheadings for many, probably most, of the headings. I'll leave those to the author. Ping your editor if you want guidance or approval for a section's subheadings. | ||
Revision as of 10:05, 29 September 2019
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Introduction
Many of us grew up enjoying the circus and got excited when our parents announced it was that time of year. But most of us had no idea about the systemic, recurring abuse to the animals that went on behind the scenes in order to get them to perform for our entertainment. But it shouldn't be surprising, as the exploitation of animals is virtually always associated with mistreatment and abuse.
In this article, we give some background about circuses and their popularity. We highlight some of the abuses the animals have been made to endure, and how we know about those abuses. We discuss anti-circus activism and share some information about circuses that have stopped operating and why they said they stopped. Finally, we discuss the success of some alternatives to the traditional animal-based shows.
Background Information
Brief History
* a very brief history of circuses in general * include Ringling Bros. and Barnum & Bailey Circus and its announcement to stop using elephants and later stop operations, and why they stopped.
Current Operations
suggestions: * briefly, who are the big circuses, how large are they, and where do they operate * maybe list the smaller circuses * what circuses are still in business? * is business declining?
Investigations and Inspections
Briefly mention Peta, USDA inspections, etc. State general findings but save the details of specific abuses for the next section.
Abuses to the Animals
Circus animals are not willing volunteers who perform because they have a desire to entertain us. They are trained to perform using abusive techniques, then compelled to perform out of fear of what will happen if they don't. Horrid living conditions, along with cruel handling and training are the rule rather than the exception for most of these animals.
Abuse 1
Abuse 2
Abuse 3, etc
Danger to the Public
Activism
* organized protests * ?legal actions * ?other form of activism xxx * ?other form of activism yyy
Alternatives
* Not that we need alternatives with so many forms of entertainment available... * You can discuss the success of alternatives * Cirque du Soleil
- Suggest visiting/volunteering at a farm animal sanctuary
- Others?
Other Editorial Notes * What have I left out? Does there need to be additional sections? * This is not written in stone. Ping your editor. * It is not necessary to show that circuses and attending circuses are not vegan. * I'm thinking there should probably not be a separate section on investigations; rather, investigations should be mentioned under abuses. * There should be subheadings for many, probably most, of the headings. I'll leave those to the author. Ping your editor if you want guidance or approval for a section's subheadings.
