Always a lot of stuff to post about, but never the time to do it well. As such, a quick stir of the pot to get things going...

Apparently, a Sea World Orca got a little pissed at the trainer and played with him a little. The trainer is expected to survive, but it got me to thinking. First--an intelligent carnivore wouldn't let the trainer live if it (he/she) didn't want to. The second, third and fourth points are common sense as well...

We're members at the Memphis Zoo for E's sake, but I really don't like the place. So I did a little research, and as nice as they try to make the enclosures, they're always a far cry from nature. And keeping these animals in artificial enclosures results in significant social and health problems, and significantly reduces their life span. You can't keep a wild animal in a dixie-cup and act surprised when they go a little nutty.

I understand that I've been exceedingly fortunate to see what I've seen and traveled where I've been. And perhaps there is some merit in sacrificially enslaving the lives of a few to perhaps help protect the lives of many; a rather utilitarian view I would say. In any event, the whole process just rubs me wrong.

P.S. The Original Ad upset the Player. So the Directors Cut is out, and is freakin' funny...
P.P.S. Can someone please explain this to me?