Killer Whale kills trainer

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Lets not forget the educational value that comes from these animals or the scientific studies that go on.

[wombat2u2004]

Lets not forget the educational value that comes from these animals or the scientific studies that go on.

What educational value would an Orca held in captivity for the amusement of people possibly contribute ????

There is a line to be drawn I believe. Not that I like what goes on, on both sides of the line, but sometimes it is necessary for scientific purposes.
My daughter does SIDS research, and she uses baby pigs (not sure of the link between humans and pigs, but she assures me that baby pigs are what they learn from). But those baby pigs are bred specifically for research purposes, and yeah, they die, but in a very humane way. And she assures me that there is no cruelty at all involved in her work. Still, if her work requires that, then so be it, but I still don't have to like what she does.

I believe in the case of the Orca, that there are too many bucks involved. That whale is kept there not for any educational value OR scientific study....it's there to make dollars for it's owners.....and this conclusion is substantiated by the fact that the animal is kept in such as small enclosure and taught to do tricks.