Rome’s Mayor Makes Chariot-able Decision
I don’t know much Italian, besides this, but even I can figure out that “Vadis al Maximo” means “something something maximum.” After reading about the historical society’s push to revive chariot races at the crumbling Circus Maximus in Rome, I’m thinking that the translation is “Horse Abuses Maximum.”
Fortunately for us (and horses), Rome’s chariot races will remain safely tucked away in the annals of history. PETA U.K. fired off an urgent plea to Rome Mayor Gianni Alemanno to nix the notion, explaining that chariot races are stressful to horses and place the animals and spectators at risk. City official Umberto Croppi promptly responded, “I can reassure you by saying that … the city of Rome will not allow the holding of similar events.”
We’re trying to eliminate abuses in the U.S. horse-racing industry, including whippings, drugging, and slaughter. So a molto “Thanks!” to Rome’s mayor for giving Italian stallions a break.
Written by Karin Bennett
