Sample Letter
to Government and others to Ban Rodeo
Events or any other
event which causes suffering
and cruelty to Animals
Dear :
Concerned
and compassionate citizens everywhere are outraged to learn of the
coming of the rodeo to [LOCATION] and [INSERT SPONSOR'S NAME]
sponsorship of an event that is without question, abusive and cruel
to living, sentient beings.
There is no longer any place in
a civilized society for "amusements" that seek to exploit and profit
from the senseless abuse of animals. There is in fact no
justification whatsoever for this needlessly horrific and cruel
event; indeed, the community at large views your participation and
endorsement with great disappointment and disdain.
Rodeos
are promoted as rough and tough exercises of human skill and courage
in conquering the fierce, untamed beasts of the Wild West. In
reality, rodeos are nothing more than manipulative displays of human
domination over animals, thinly disguised as entertainment. What
began in the late 1800s as a skill contest among cowboys has become
a show motivated by greed and profit.
Rodeo events are
intentionally violent acts against animals for nothing more than
cheap thrills. Animals suffer broken bones, necks, and backs as part
and parcel of rodeo events. The extensive physical trauma and
psychological terror that the animals experience are obvious.
Animals who survive an event with only minor injuries and bruises
and the inevitable trauma of being chased, roped, and yanked to the
ground by their necks are rewarded by being forced to participate in
the same event just a few days later. Commonly, animals do not
receive immediate veterinary attention, even when their injuries are
severe. Calves, steers, bulls, and horses who are seriously injured
are simply sent to slaughter.
The winds of change are
blowing and the collective consciousness of society is evolving.
Barbaric forms of "entertainment" like rodeos have no real
educational or cultural value and are unacceptable in a civilized
society; they should rapidly join the likes of human gladiators in
the dustbin of history.
I urge you to end all support and
association with such inhumane events and to at once take steps to
pass an ordinance that would ban such violent and horrific events
forever from your community, as has already been done in many
enlightened cities around the country.
Thank you for your
time and consideration. I look forward to learning your decision.
Sincerely,
[Your Name]
[Your Address-
if to Government
officials]
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