Andrew Harnum greeted many of the spectators of Circus Estival in Corner Brook Saturday with information on animal cruelty. — Star photo by Cory HurleyCircus protest; Small group protests circus, thousands take in show
CORNER BROOKCORY HURLEY The Western Star
As thousands of enthusiastic families skipped into the circus in Corner Brook Saturday, a group of 11 protesters tried their best to make an impact.
Andrew Harnum, armed with a poster stating “chains are for swings, not elephants,” greeted as many of the spectators in the Pepsi Centre parking lot as he could. While he didn’t necessarily expect to see mothers and fathers with their children turn around and go home, he hoped raising awareness was enough to make a difference.
To enforce his views, he offered informational brochures about animal cruelty. Some accepted the information, others turned their backs to him and walked away.
“I just want the circus to be banned from Corner Brook,” Harnum said. “I don’t agree with the whole circus act and what they do to the animals. I know a lot of kids enjoy it and it is good entertainment, but I just don’t agree with it, and I hope some people here will learn that.”
While the small group of protesters caused no real disturbance while The Western Star was present, they shouted their views at the crowds entering the Pepsi Centre.
The reactions from those attending the circus were varied. Some ignored the shouts, others acknowledged the effort. Some people made snooty remarks as they passed and a couple shot back with views of their own. One man in particular, less than politely told them to focus their effort on the animal cruelty in their own backyard.
CORNER BROOKCORY HURLEY The Western Star
As thousands of enthusiastic families skipped into the circus in Corner Brook Saturday, a group of 11 protesters tried their best to make an impact.
Andrew Harnum, armed with a poster stating “chains are for swings, not elephants,” greeted as many of the spectators in the Pepsi Centre parking lot as he could. While he didn’t necessarily expect to see mothers and fathers with their children turn around and go home, he hoped raising awareness was enough to make a difference.
To enforce his views, he offered informational brochures about animal cruelty. Some accepted the information, others turned their backs to him and walked away.
“I just want the circus to be banned from Corner Brook,” Harnum said. “I don’t agree with the whole circus act and what they do to the animals. I know a lot of kids enjoy it and it is good entertainment, but I just don’t agree with it, and I hope some people here will learn that.”
While the small group of protesters caused no real disturbance while The Western Star was present, they shouted their views at the crowds entering the Pepsi Centre.
The reactions from those attending the circus were varied. Some ignored the shouts, others acknowledged the effort. Some people made snooty remarks as they passed and a couple shot back with views of their own. One man in particular, less than politely told them to focus their effort on the animal cruelty in their own backyard.
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