PETA Sues SeaWorld
Stephen Colbert Raises Visibility of Case

 

(Animal Radio® Newsroom November 4, 2011) PETA (People for the Ethical Treatment of Animals) attracts the attention of comedian Stephen Colbert with their latest lawsuit. The animal rights group announced that they're suing SeaWorld, asking a federal court to declare that five Orcas are being held as slaves in violation of the 13th Amendment to the Constitution.

The host of Comedy Central's "Colbert Report" isn't buying PETA's claims. PETA General Counsel Jeff Kerr says this is the first time any group has sought to extend the protection of the 13th Amendment to animals.

PETA maintains that SeaWorld's Orcas are denied freedom and kept in small concrete tanks so they can perform tricks for the passing amusement of humans.

 

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