Tonight I went to the circus in Raleigh. When I was growing up my dad would take me every year. I loved the circus; the clowns, animals, tricks, and fun. When I was a teenager and in college I often asked friends to go with me, but never went as much. I wanted to go last year but I was quite sick so I didn't get to go. When I found out the circus was coming to Raleigh I definitely wanted to go.
As we arrived to the RBC center there were PETA folks outside with signs about Animal rights and fair treatment of animals. Somehow, I don't remember that from my childhood.
We had seats on the third row of the section. The whole row in front of us was children. They were buying cotton candy, icees, hats, light up toys, and popcorn. I was quickly reminded of growing up. All the children around me would get that "junk" as my dad called it, but I didn't. I never thought it was fair. As I looked on tonight at all the money that was being spent on that "junk" I realized why my dad never bought it for me.
When I was growing up my favorite part of the circus was the elephants. As they entered the arena tonight I realized just how much I like the elephants. They are such giant creatures and they have been taught and trained to do such neat things. As I was watching the elephants my mind wandered to the signs I saw outside about animal rights. I know that Ringling Brothers treat their animals with respect. As we were leaving each person was given a brochure about animal treatment and the use of elephants.
No matter what people think or say... I love the circus and my favorite part will always be the elephants.
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