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christine
Apr 12, 2011, 6:00:33 PM4/12/11
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Hey Everyone,
Join us in protest of the Ringling Bros. Circus on campus!
WHY PROTEST?
Animals belong in their native habitats, not in the circus. In order
for animals to perform circus tricks, they are beaten with metal bull
hooks, shocked with electrical devices, tied down with ropes, and
whipped. They are either stolen from their wild habitats, or they are
bred in captivity and removed from their mothers before their first
birthday. These animals spend their lives in chains and travel eleven
months of the year, through weather conditions considerably different
from their native habitats. These animals are caged, routinely beaten
to incentivize their performance of tricks, and suffer both mentally
and physically during their captivity in the circus. Their
performances do not educate children about animals. Rather, it sends a
message that animal abuse and dominion is acceptable.
FACTS:
- Ringling was cited in 2010 by the USDA for failure to maintain
proper vet care and failure to control animals
- 55 of Ringling's 63 elephants were poached from the wild
- Ringling boasts 27 elephant DEATHS since 1992!
PLEASE COME AND LEND YOUR VOICE TO THESE ANIMALS! Each protest will be
about one hour long, signs and leaflets provided. Meet at the West
entrance of the Patriot Center.
** PROTEST SCHEDULE (ROUND 1) **
Thurs, April 14 – 6pm / Vigil 9pm
Fri, April 15 – 6:30pm / Vigil 9:30pm
Sat, April 16 – 10:30am, 2:30pm, 6:30pm / Vigil 9:30pm
Sun, April 17 – Noon, 4pm / Vigil 7pm
** PROTEST SCHEDULE (ROUND 2) **
Tues, April 19 – Vigil 9pm
Wed, April 20 – Vigil 9pm
Fri, April 22 – 6:30pm / Vigil 9:30pm
Sat, April 23 – 10:30am, 2:30pm, 6:30pm / Vigil 9:30pm
Sun, April 24 – Noon, 4pm / Vigil 7pm
ciao! christine
--> Check out our blog for more info and Ringling training videos: <--
animalrightscollective.wordpress.com
UPCOMING EVENTS:
+ April 12
ARC Outreach
11-2pm, JC Kiosk G
+ April 14-24
Ringling Bros. Circus Protests
GMU Patriot Center FFX
+ April 21
ARC Meeting
6-7pm, Paul Robenson Room
+ April 30
Baltimore VegFest
Erickson Field - UMBC 1000 Hilltop Circle Baltimore, MD
11-3pm
+ May 3
"Earthlings" Pay-Per-View
Earn $5 to watch this award-winning documentary.
With Compassion for Animals, FREE vegan snacks!
4:30pm, JC Meeting Room F
+ May 5
Pay-Per-View: "Farm to Fridge"
Earn $2 to watch a 4 minute video clip.
With Compassion for Animals
11am-3pm, JC Kiosk B
Join us in protest of the Ringling Bros. Circus on campus!
WHY PROTEST?
Animals belong in their native habitats, not in the circus. In order
for animals to perform circus tricks, they are beaten with metal bull
hooks, shocked with electrical devices, tied down with ropes, and
whipped. They are either stolen from their wild habitats, or they are
bred in captivity and removed from their mothers before their first
birthday. These animals spend their lives in chains and travel eleven
months of the year, through weather conditions considerably different
from their native habitats. These animals are caged, routinely beaten
to incentivize their performance of tricks, and suffer both mentally
and physically during their captivity in the circus. Their
performances do not educate children about animals. Rather, it sends a
message that animal abuse and dominion is acceptable.
FACTS:
- Ringling was cited in 2010 by the USDA for failure to maintain
proper vet care and failure to control animals
- 55 of Ringling's 63 elephants were poached from the wild
- Ringling boasts 27 elephant DEATHS since 1992!
PLEASE COME AND LEND YOUR VOICE TO THESE ANIMALS! Each protest will be
about one hour long, signs and leaflets provided. Meet at the West
entrance of the Patriot Center.
** PROTEST SCHEDULE (ROUND 1) **
Thurs, April 14 – 6pm / Vigil 9pm
Fri, April 15 – 6:30pm / Vigil 9:30pm
Sat, April 16 – 10:30am, 2:30pm, 6:30pm / Vigil 9:30pm
Sun, April 17 – Noon, 4pm / Vigil 7pm
** PROTEST SCHEDULE (ROUND 2) **
Tues, April 19 – Vigil 9pm
Wed, April 20 – Vigil 9pm
Fri, April 22 – 6:30pm / Vigil 9:30pm
Sat, April 23 – 10:30am, 2:30pm, 6:30pm / Vigil 9:30pm
Sun, April 24 – Noon, 4pm / Vigil 7pm
ciao! christine
--> Check out our blog for more info and Ringling training videos: <--
animalrightscollective.wordpress.com
UPCOMING EVENTS:
+ April 12
ARC Outreach
11-2pm, JC Kiosk G
+ April 14-24
Ringling Bros. Circus Protests
GMU Patriot Center FFX
+ April 21
ARC Meeting
6-7pm, Paul Robenson Room
+ April 30
Baltimore VegFest
Erickson Field - UMBC 1000 Hilltop Circle Baltimore, MD
11-3pm
+ May 3
"Earthlings" Pay-Per-View
Earn $5 to watch this award-winning documentary.
With Compassion for Animals, FREE vegan snacks!
4:30pm, JC Meeting Room F
+ May 5
Pay-Per-View: "Farm to Fridge"
Earn $2 to watch a 4 minute video clip.
With Compassion for Animals
11am-3pm, JC Kiosk B
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