I regret to inform you that the abusive Jordan World Circus is returning to our own Benton County Fairgrounds this week. They will be here this Wednesday, and needless to say, many of us will be there (again) to protest this "business" that profits from torturing beautiful and endangered animals until they will perform meaningless "tricks" for a paying audience. The Jordan World Circus has a well-documented history of animal abuse and neglect and deaths.
So here's the ask: Please join us at the Benton County Fairgrounds this Wednesday, the 11th, anytime between 4:00 PM and 7:30 PM. We will have signs for you to hold, or you can bring your own. All we ask is that people be peaceful and responsible in protesting - it doesn't do anyone any good to get into a shouting match or argument over this issue. We'll be taking the higher ground, and protest this cruelty peacefully.
Also, let's be clear: While it is unfortunate that the Jordan World Circus is returning so quickly to Benton County, that actually represents progress. Many jurisdictions are banning circuses of this sort, so they have to rely more and more on the remaining venues that will allow them to appear there. So, the immediate goal is to get people to not go in to the show this time. The long-term (and achievable) goal is to get Benton County to change their policies so that we too become a place where such cruelty is not allowed.
You can also feel free to go to the Jordan World Circus Facebook page and tell them what you think of their cruel, sadistic "business." You could also contact our current County Commissioners and tell them that they need to change Benton County's policies on this immediately.
Many thanks to Britt West for all her efforts on this issue, and on organizing this protest. Britt is also an amazing artist, and often incorporates her deep love of animals into her work.
So here's the ask: Please join us at the Benton County Fairgrounds this Wednesday, the 11th, anytime between 4:00 PM and 7:30 PM. We will have signs for you to hold, or you can bring your own. All we ask is that people be peaceful and responsible in protesting - it doesn't do anyone any good to get into a shouting match or argument over this issue. We'll be taking the higher ground, and protest this cruelty peacefully.
Also, let's be clear: While it is unfortunate that the Jordan World Circus is returning so quickly to Benton County, that actually represents progress. Many jurisdictions are banning circuses of this sort, so they have to rely more and more on the remaining venues that will allow them to appear there. So, the immediate goal is to get people to not go in to the show this time. The long-term (and achievable) goal is to get Benton County to change their policies so that we too become a place where such cruelty is not allowed.
You can also feel free to go to the Jordan World Circus Facebook page and tell them what you think of their cruel, sadistic "business." You could also contact our current County Commissioners and tell them that they need to change Benton County's policies on this immediately.
Many thanks to Britt West for all her efforts on this issue, and on organizing this protest. Britt is also an amazing artist, and often incorporates her deep love of animals into her work.
If you need some further information as to why these circuses are so vile, you can watch the heartbreaking videos below. But be warned, they are very disturbing.
This is a great post! Thank you for sharing and for showing up and being such a strong voice for the voiceless.
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