Debating Orcas and the SeaWorld Trainer’s Death

Sea World Trainer Killed, It is mean to keep animals [in captivity] but what better choice does the animal kingdom have ["Sea World Orca Attack on Trainer Demonstrates Human Cruelty," usnews.com]? Of course these gigantic things are miserable in that tank. The problem is that the only people on the planet that care about these type of animals are the type of people that would work at a place like SeaWorld. These animals and these types of shows are the only thing standing between that species and total apathy on the part of the public. I agree, these animals get screwed but they are just essentially taking one for the team. Those kids that sit in awe of those shows are the same children who grow up and dedicate their lives to saving, protecting and preserving them. If no one cares or knows of these animals, if no one has any affinity for these animals, who will work to ensure that they have a place in this planet's future?

Comment by Steve Utrup of MI

Thank you for writing this story. I could not agree with you more. SeaWorld keeps animals in captivity for the duration of their lives. It is so sad that these animals can never roam the oceans, hunt for food, or do anything that they were born to do. All of this for us to watch some silly tricks that these whales never would have done in the wild. This is not cute and is not fair to these precious creations. SeaWorld needs to shut down for good.