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Ringling Bros. Circus shutdown is a distraction from the real issue: Eating animals

  • Written by Gary L. Francione, Professor of Law, Rutgers University Newark
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The “Greatest Show On Earth,” the 146-year-old Ringling Bros. and Barnum & Bailey Circus, announced in January that it will finally close in May. The circus was simply not sufficiently spectacular to compete with the entertainment wonders offered by smartphones and tablets, or with rock concerts and monster...

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