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From Today's New York Times

Animal Ethics

To the Editor: Re “ Worry Under the Big Top as Mexico City Moves to Ban Circus Animals ” (news article, June 15): Mexico City joins the growing list of cities that have banned the exploitation of animals in circuses. JENNIFER O’CONNOR Staff Writer, PETA Foundation Norfolk, Va., June 16, 2014'

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From Today's New York Times

Animal Ethics

To the Editor: Once again people associated with the animal rights group PETA ( letter , June 19) have tried to disparage the commitment circuses have for animal care and conservation. fully supports, officials in Mexico City unnecessarily banned circuses with animals. Despite the claims made in the letter, circuses like Ringling Bros.