Bolivia Bans All Animals From Circus Acts


	Bolivia Bans All Animals From Circus Acts

BartendingBear

7-31-2009 1:08 PM

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BartendingBear says:

Even domesticated animals are not allowed.

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8-1-2009 2:08 PM

mountainpalm

SHucks.

8-1-2009 2:08 PM

mountainpalm

shucks. even the obnoxious bears?

8-1-2009 2:23 PM

darkduskx

Makes sense since their president is a Native American. Let's not forget:

http://clipmarks.com/clipmark/751EB1C8-114C-48DB-BE92-3D5BE7151438/

8-1-2009 7:18 PM

lifecyce1898

A move in the right direction

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