# How bad are circuses?

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**Category:** In My Humble Opinion\
**Created:** [July 20, 2011, 8:40pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/how-bad-are-circuses/589758 "2011-07-20T20:40:03Z")\
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**Post date:** [July 20, 2011, 10:22pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/how-bad-are-circuses/589758/16 "2011-07-20T22:22:57Z")

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It is my guess that if the circuses close then all the workers will be laid off and all/most of the animals will be killed.

> [@Omar\_Little](#):
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> Oh, that it explains it. Thanks.

You are welcome.

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