Editor:

This is in response to all of the pro-rodeo statements. Additionally, it is in support of Ms. Lisa Markkula's facts about rodeo abuse. Maybe people are simply missing the glaring fact that above and beyond the mistreatment involved in rodeos, it is humiliating for the animals (in the exact same way zoos, Sea World, and the Circus are). Exploiting animals for entertainment value is wrong! Why don't all of you rodeo supporters saddle up your bikes and lasso each other. At least you will have the ability to consent to your decision to participate.

Jacob Torrens
environmental science graduate student