Should wild animals be kept in captivity?
That question has been debated for years. This is a highly nuanced dispute, but, generally speaking, captivity proponents argue that captive wild animals offer the public their only opportunity to see exotic beasts. While, opponents maintain that wild environments cannot be properly replicated in captivity, and, thus, animals suffer. What do you think about the issue of animal captivity? Where is the issue black and white in your view, and where is it less clear? For example, are the captive animals of zoos the same as those of circuses? Should we make a distinction between those animals used for display and those used for entertainment?
That question has been debated for years. This is a highly nuanced dispute, but, generally speaking, captivity proponents argue that captive wild animals offer the public their only opportunity to see exotic beasts. While, opponents maintain that wild environments cannot be properly replicated in captivity, and, thus, animals suffer. What do you think about the issue of animal captivity? Where is the issue black and white in your view, and where is it less clear? For example, are the captive animals of zoos the same as those of circuses? Should we make a distinction between those animals used for display and those used for entertainment?
For your in-class editorial this week (the week of March 9th), have ready three
sources (including one from a contrary position). You may choose whatever
sources you like. However, be sure that they come from legitimate sources on
the subject (e.g. circus associations, wildlife preservation groups.
Remember, an editorial expresses an opinion on a current issue. It may take a formal or informal tone, but its primary goal is always to persuade readers. Because editorials were born in newspapers, they are traditionally succinct in form and can often carry the "voice" of the author.
Below are a series of recent editorials from around the country.
Remember, an editorial expresses an opinion on a current issue. It may take a formal or informal tone, but its primary goal is always to persuade readers. Because editorials were born in newspapers, they are traditionally succinct in form and can often carry the "voice" of the author.
Below are a series of recent editorials from around the country.
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