License Plates
I was elated to learn that the environmental license plate depicting the whale tail had met its order goal (Jan. 3). I was disappointed, however, to read of another license plate that had also succeeded, one featuring a cowboy astride a bucking bronco.
Rodeos are composed of a series of cruel, animal-abusive events, and should not be glorified. Animals in rodeos unwillingly endure electric shocks, spurring, whiplash injuries, broken bones, numerous soft tissue injuries and even death, as they are assaulted by cowboys in the name of entertainment.
Rodeos, along with other forms of amusements that exploit animals, such as horse and dog racing, and circuses with animal acts, should be banned.
RICK GARTNER
Laguna Beach
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