So because they know no other life, are you saying that animals should continue to be used in these fashions? Could the same have been said about slaves who were provided with food and clothing and a roof over their heads? Maybe you should ask some of the people in prison whether or not they would like to stay where they are or have their freedom? Yes indeed, the bears who have chains and cords through their noses and are made to dance for the entertainment of “animal lovers” like you, would certainly rather not go looking for berries and fish on their own seeing as how they are fed by their captors. I would say that these animals are abused and you Westbrook, excuse it!

And it seems no one pays attention to Westbrook and inbetween.

Oh well… I guess my personal experience caring for seals and sea lions in an aquarium won’t be heard either. They were all wonderful animals, truly brilliant, and cared for like our own children. If we are abusers because we chose to save and rehabilitate almost all of them even though we knew they could never return to the wild, then I guess I’ll take my jail time and memories.