Tell TNT That Cruelty Isn't Entertainment!
- by: Jennifer L. Shaw
- recipient: Steve Koonin, President Turner Entertainment Networks
TNT recently announced that they plan to air a 'reality' show featuring the Ringling Bros. and Barnum & Bailey circus as the circus train travels from city to city.
The reality for circus animals will undoubtedly be edited.
Ringling Bros. circus animals often spend up to 11 months of the year traveling. They are caged or chained for upwards of 21 hours per day. These beautiful creatures are forced to endure extreme conditions, and are intimidated by 'trainers', forced to perform unnatural tricks that can be painful.
Corporations such as Mastercard, Visa and General Mills ended their promotions for circuses like Ringling Bros. after learning about the abuse that takes place.
We're asking TNT to do the same.
Dear Mr. Koonin,
We the undersigned are asking that TNT cancel plans to air the reality show, The Greatest Show on Earth.
Ringling Bros. and Barnum and Bailey practice cruelty in their training and treatment of the animals in their circus. This has been documented. Respected organizations such as Visa, Mastercard and General Mills ended their associations with Ringling Bros. and Barnum and Bailey after learning about their cruelty.
We respectfully ask you, and Turner Entertainment, to do the same.
Thank you for your time and consideration.
