RINGLING BROTHERS’ SPY LIABLE FOR THEFT, CONSPIRACY AGAINST PETA

In a major break in PETA’s lawsuits against Kenneth Feld, the CEO and president of Feld Entertainment, Inc., the parent company of Ringling Bros. and Barnum & Bailey Circus, and coconspirators, the Circuit Court of Fairfax County (Virginia) has entered a judgment against Steven Kendall, a top Feld operative. The lawsuits filed by PETA seek to uncover the depth and details of Feld’s alleged long-running conspiracy—codirected by former CIA Covert Operations Director Clair George—to infiltrate PETA in an attempt to halt opposition to Ringling’s abusive elephant training methods, use of the metal bullhook, separation of mother elephants from their babies, and other acts of cruelty to animals used by the circus. Kendall, of Pittsburgh, has admitted in public documents to PETA’s allegations against both himself and Feld, including theft and an extensive conspiracy to discredit the animal rights group.

As a result of the judgment, Kendall is deemed to have admitted the following:

* Feld operatives were aided in the conspiracy by George, who was paid several million dollars for his services to the circus.

* Kendall stole a PETA computer and its files. Feld operatives also stole information and confidential documents from PETA, including a list of nationwide contacts, in order to interfere with protests against the circus’s physical abuse and chronic mistreatment of elephants, tigers, and other animals.

* Kendall and circus operatives used illegal means—including extortion, burglaries, theft, and surveillance—to accomplish their tasks.

* Kendall has attempted to blackmail Feld in exchange for his silence about his illegal activities by demanding that Feld pay him $6 million. (Kendall’s letter to Feld is available upon request.)

Originally posted by GradyPhilpott
If that picture makes you feel sad, I'd sure hate to be you.

Based on that statement, let's say the feelings must be mutual.

Originally posted by GradyPhilpott
Isn't that what people go to the circus to see?

The point is? People see cock & dog fights...pay for sex with children....and find many depraved forms of entertainment.... That makes it right?

Originally posted by GradyPhilpott
I wouldn't claim that there are not abuses in circuses, but PETAs reputation makes them the least reliable source of information on the planet

As I have already stated, I do not agree with much of PETA's over the top positions....but that does not negate the fact that they have brought to light much that is simply wrong.

As a matter of fact, I am fairly anti-PETA, largely because, as your response demonstrates, too many are prepared to easily discard the realities of animal cruelty because over-the-top PETA is the messenger.

I am in favor of livestock production- when done in the right way.

I am in favor of hunting and fishing- when it does not involve endangered species and is not done in wasteful excess.

I am even barely in favor of certain animal testing- but not for B.S. discretionary reasons like cosmetics or detergents or mere curiosity....And, I certainly think that when it is done, we have a responsibility to do it in a manner that demonstrates respect for the living thing we are using for such purposes.....

However, I am NOT in favor of this:

(a message brought by PETA)

*WARNING* GRAPHIC

Originally posted by GradyPhilpott
and I think circus animals live better lives than their cousins in the wild.