Animal activist and their opinion disturb the country.
By subathra
@subathra (3519)
India
January 17, 2008 12:32am CST
They suggest that the animals should not be ill treated. Its fair and acceptable fact to be followed by all. But if they say horses should not used in war scenes in an historical movie, is it possible?
In some sports, animals used, in circus animals used. Now the jallikattu or bull fight problem is in the scene. Southern part of Tamil nadu in India in this season make people unhappy. They feel there is no pongal without jallikattu or bull fight sport.
Thank god now the ban has been lifted by the court with some guidelines to hold this sport with supervision of government official.
It is a welcome decision. Why not these guidelines make applicable to the circus show also. Do these animal activist feel animals are comfortable and happy to be kept in cages built in the zoo?
3 responses
@DJ9020 (1596)
• United States
17 Jan 08
Any time animals are used in a television show or movie, at least in the US, there is a representative on scene to make sure the animals are not injured or abused in any way. I don't know how it is in other countries, but any intentional abuse or injury of an animal here is against the law. The SPCA, Society for the Prevention of Cruelty to Animals, is very vigilent. I don't know about the bull fights you are describing, but I am against the types of fights in Mexico and other countries where the bulls are stabbed repeatedly and then killed. I know that is part of their culture, but I would not support that in any form. I hope they can find a safer alternative for the people and the animals involved.
@subha12 (18441)
• India
17 Jan 08
Look there the politicians make policies not to help anybody. it is my belief mainly in India. they look at the vote bank and make policies to woo people.
it is also such a case. They think people will think how much good they are doing and vote them.
I also do not think animals are really in very good shapes at circus or at cages.
@cupid74 (11388)
• Pakistan
17 Jan 08
Hi Suba
u r right, if animals are properly treated then its ok to use them in differnt area in life
there are still lot many countries where bull animarl carts are being used, elephants are used fot lifting tree and other things, these are used other than zoo and circuse, but its part of their economy. sure they should not be beaten cruely and should be feeded properly.
And hey glad to know that "Jallikatu" is back in Pongal festival, so people of tamil nadu will be glad, thats nice
and hey, did u ever saw some one in spain raising voice against Bull fighting?? their is dual standard. u cant compare USA, ASIA and Afirica culture and their needs
take care
