Cambridge InsideOut Episode 61 – News and Commentary (Part 1).
This episode was broadcast on June 3, 2014 at 5:30pm. Co-hosts are Susana Segat and Robert Winters. The main topics we touched on were (1) upcoming events [including the Cambridge River Festival in Central Square (June 7) and the Citywide Dance Party (June 27)], (2) a proposal “to prohibit the use of wild and exotic animals in traveling shows and circuses”, (3) the migration of fish in the Charles River, (4) the upcoming Democratic convention, (5) updates on several municipal election reform proposals). [On YouTube]
Cambridge InsideOut Episode 62 – News and Commentary (Part 2)
Broadcast June 3, 2014 at 6:00pm. Co-hosts are Susana Segat and Robert Winters. Topics include (1) “Cambridge Conversations” conducted by Community Development prior to future “master plan” process, (2) a variety of matters relating to Central Square including the possibility of pushcart vendors and food trucks, (3) proposal to build low/middle income housing on a Central Square parking lot, (4) possible future uses for the Cambridge DPW Yard, (5) updates on the disposition of the Sullivan Courthouse and the prospect of future lawsuits, and (6) the approval of the FY2015 Budget and upcoming City Council meetings. [On YouTube]
I support the prohibition of the use of wild and exotic animals in traveling shows and circuses.
It’s a rather cruel practice.
Comment by Philip Michael Mitza — June 8, 2014 @ 12:53 pm
I still like it when they parade the elephants. If they ban them in Cambridge, the only effect will be that they’ll let the elephants off in Somerville or maybe even move the circus to a “less progressive” neighboring city.
Comment by Robert Winters — June 8, 2014 @ 1:09 pm
Good point. After all, the elephant is the official symbol of the Republican Party (or what’s left of it).
Cheers, Robert.
Comment by Philip Michael Mitza — June 9, 2014 @ 1:27 pm
I am surprised by your response the the proposed ban on the use of wild and exotic animals in traveling shows and circuses. Robert Winters described it as “goofy.” Please learn more about how elephants and other animals in these shows are treated.
Maybe you could start with the following video: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=QYjrjQ_SGAk
Comment by Jacquie Gambarini — June 24, 2014 @ 10:22 pm