Circuses

Through enlightenment and knowledge, mankind moves forward, albeit at times at a slug-like pace. What was once viewed as folly and entertainment by human beings takes on a more important and meaningful perspective through knowledge and learning.

A classic example of that is the unfortunate elephants that are still being abused by Ringling Brothers and Barnum & Bailey Circus ("As elephants eat at Lexington Market, groups protest Ringling Bros.," April 1).

It's high time that Ringling Brothers let its elephants go. Stephen Payne, a spokesman for Feld...