This from Lawrence Jones: “No, I will not miss that circus. I recall seeing it at the Nutter Center with my two kids in 2000 and something. I and my daughter witness the show elephants being abused with handheld electro shock stunner. We protested to the proformer who did the show, but to no avail. We felt so sorry for the elephants. That was a big turn-off for my family since.”
From Robert Weller: “I am writing to you on behalf of my wife, Dianna, whose family was very involved with Ringling Bros. Two of her great-uncles were members of the circus band. We were certainly sad to see that they are closing down. We have such fond memories of our childhood days at the circus.”
Your turn: Email rrollins@coxohio.com.
About the Author