Action for Animals Austin

This week, People for the Ethical Treatment of Animals (PETA) filed a lawsuit alleging that Sea World's use of dolphins and killer whales constitutes slavery. They have virtually no chance of winning but this story will get a huge amount of media attention leading many people to start thinking that this does constitute slavery.

Their best argument: "hinges on the fact that the 13th Amendment, while prohibiting slavery and involuntary servitude, does not specify that only humans can be victims."

Read the story here from Psychology Today. Yes, Psychology Today!

Go here to sign PETA's petition to the Blackstone Group, the owners of Sea World.

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