More understanding of how this thing of our's works

Ryan had an issue with "self serving" sanctuary's that operate and survive on donations and give a one sided point of view. We have a number of those deals in this industry also Ryan. Below is a link to the European Circus Association(ECA) People have wondered why there are not responses to things. Maybe this will help you understand how it is a world run by a few, with the majority tagging along as it seems the right thing to do, without a real understanding of what is going on. Similar to an American election process. LOL
European Circus Association - Home

On the right side you will note a recommended wildlife organization, that ECA endorses. That would give the illusion that it is a great organization just because the ECA endorses it. I am not saying it is not, but the illusion is obvious. Conflict of interest? Laura van de Meer Brussels representative for ECA is also an adviser to the recommended site, International Elephants Foundation. It has been suggested that Ted Friends circus animal studies have been biased. Joan Galvin is with the Feld Corporation. Heidi Riddle is Scott Riddles wife. There were some issues with David Blasko at MarineWorld in California with elephants and recently with dolphins at the Mirage.

Robert H. I. Dale, Ph.D.

Theodore (Ted) H. Friend, Ph.D.

Joan Galvin

Heidi Riddle

David R. Blasko

I wonder if these are the expert's that Anonymous who had never heard of Buckles Woodcock and questioned his expertize, was referencing the other day in his comments about real experts? I guess it is not who Carol Buckley was referencing either on her site: But Buckley said it isn't always deliberate. Elephant owners often just don't know how to take care of the animals properly, she said."These people, they don't have a clue," she said. "And it's the animals that suffer."

As we await Ms. van deer Meers return to explain how the membership works and if there are voting rights, consider some individual members have been able to arrange for 8 full memberships with family members and shows associated with as well as a directorship on the board of ECA. These are the American members who can only be associated and not full members.

Animals Exhibitors Alliance (AExA)
USA
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asscociated member

Feld Entertainment, Inc / Ringling Bros. and Barnum & Bailey
USA
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www.ringling.com
www.elephantcenter.com
www.feldentertainment.com
associated member

Outdoor Amusement Business Assoc.(OABA)
USA
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www.oaba.org
asscociated member

Don't forget they have mobbed up with the Municipality of Monaco, who donated "confiscated from the Circus leopards" to Born Free because it was better for the animals instead of a captive life!!!!!!!!!