Shamu is a "Killer"...but isn't Tilikum is a "Killer"...and really is one
In the tragic fatal incident, it was Tilikum who killed one of his handlers. Reader...in this poll, we test your knowledge of the Orca whale in captivity. Which of the following IS NOT TRUE!
1) There are 42 Orca (Killer) whales being held in captivity worldwide 2) The recent death was not the first caused by Tilikum (1 confirmed, another probable) 3) Extremely social and intelligent...the life span of captive Orca whales is greatly reduced 4) An Orca whale eats more than 500 pounds of fresh fish/day
Did you guess that they are all true? Was that too easy? OK..then here is a math problem for you...If an Orca eats 500 pounds of fish/day, then how much does it cost to feed the entire captive population per year? And when you get that answer ask yourself..."At what cost universal health care?"
The average cat owner will spend $107.00/year on TOYS and TREATS. That is over TEN BILLION DOLLARS spent each year to keep our "kitty population" entertained. Sadly, like the tens of millions of Americans without adequate HEALTH CARE, the feral cats can only watch from the "tall grass" as their "rich" cousins enjoy the benefits of living in the "Greatest Nation on Earth"