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National Conference of State Legislators

Written by PETA

Posted 08-22-2007

PETA's Circus Specialist RaeLeann Smith, and former Ringling employee Archele Hundley, just got back from the National Conference of State Legislators, where they spoke with over 80 state legislators who heard Archele's account of daily abuse at the circus. The pair also distributed over 400 Training & Tragedy DVDs to this influential group.

One high point in the conference was when a group of kids from Project Citizen stopped by our booth to watch the video, and it got them so riled up that they stormed over to Ringling's booth, which was located conveniently behind ours, to grill them about what they had just witnessed. The kids backed away as the Ringling goons tried to hand them free bags and shirts, and at one point, they even asked to take our display bullhook to Ringling to confront them. In the end, despite Ringling’s best efforts, the kids weren't buying it, and told RaeLeann and Archele "They just lied to us; they claim they use treats to train the elephants. Yeah right!"

Face it Ringling, your days are numbered. This generation of kids is just too smart for you . . . Here's the video that changed those kids' lives.

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Recent Comments

Carolelorraine Sipos commented:

Aug 25, 2007 3:58 PM

YES!!!!!!!! THE KIDS GOT IT AND THE CIRCUS WILL "GET THEIRS"! HOW STUPID DOES RINGLING THINK WE ALL ARE??
Ana commented:

Aug 24, 2007 3:32 PM

lashawn Hispanics are also involved in cockfights and I find that an abomination also. I am Latina and although other hispanics refer to it as part of their culture I explain to them that culture is no excuse for cruelty. Many aspects of various cultures have practiced horrible things against both human and nonhuman animals. Some of thes pracrices have been eradicated. Fortunately cockfighting is illegal in all states. Dog fighting cock fights bull fights are all ugly abuses against the other animals. It is time to enter into the 21st century and practice compassion towards all sentient beings. Tink Hill Animal advocates love all sentient beings and that includes humans. Animal advocates adhere to the philosophy of nonviolence and live simply so that others may simply live. That's sick?
kelly commented:

Aug 24, 2007 1:26 PM

lashawn read Peta's website. They expose ALL the issues that you are concerned about Why not get involved and help change the world? It is easy to sit on your butt and throw stones. Help out instead!
Sharon commented:

Aug 24, 2007 11:49 AM

Lashawn PETA is not prosecuting Michael Vick. Virginia lawmakers declared dog fighting illegal and Vick was found guilty of breaking that law. The state of Virginia is responsible for upholding the law and prosecuting those who break it. It is not an issue of race. Rather it is an issue of right and wrong. Not only did Vick commit an illegal act He also committed what the majority of society believes to be a cruel morally corrupt act. The color of Vick's skin is a nonissue His decision to break the law and commit heinous acts of cruelty is the issue. If you review the PETA site you will see that PETA regularly investigates and exposes all forms of animal cruelty including cock fighting rodeos circuses fur farming etc.
Kevin commented:

Aug 24, 2007 11:15 AM

I think it was irresponsible to show the video to the children. I personally saw the video and network t.v. would not have allowed this video footage to be shown on television. These were 5th grade children who did not need to witness blood spraying out of an elephant. And yes the kids will remember those visions. Thanks PETA.
observer commented:

Aug 23, 2007 10:41 PM

lashawn answer these questions!!!! how many times if ever did you go to petas website to read what peta does about the animal tortures and torturers that you mentioned be they white or black???? is it petas fault that irresponsible people don't spay or neuter their pets abandon them or drop them off shelters and nobody will adopt them???? how many did you adopt so that they don't be euthanized 'cuz of overcrowding??? peta people adopt as many as they can!!! why don't you join peta to voice your protests???? if you don't answer these questions then you're mouthing off shit!!!
me commented:

Aug 23, 2007 6:54 PM

its mean to hurt animals
heather commented:

Aug 23, 2007 6:32 PM

In response to lashawn No one cares what color a torturer is when they are being tortured. No one cares anything about a man who is doing evil except that the evil should be stopped! And hello! This blog is not about Michael Vick!! It's about the National Conference of State Legislators. I'm very glad that the terrible things that Ringling Bros does to elephants and other animals is becoming more known. I hope that organization dies out because they obviously don't know how to hire people and they don't care at all about the welfare or well being of the animals. People like that are dangerous to all of us! That video was horrific. It made my heart break for those poor elephants.
Janet Fitzgerald commented:

Aug 23, 2007 5:50 PM

Bonnie PS How come you can't figure it out and a much a school children did? I think all the dead flesh your eating is impairing your judgement!
Janet Fitzgerald commented:

Aug 23, 2007 5:48 PM

Bonnie you're in Denial!!! Watch the video! Hear the Testimony!!! Do you have your own agenda or are you just that plain stupid?

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