Re: "Langford pressured to block rodeo events," Aug. 24.
I think those of us who are opposed to animals being tormented for entertainment do not deserve to be dismissed as uneducated by the administrator of the Professional Rodeo Association.
The very fact that the B.C. SPCA, Vancouver Humane Society, highly educated veterinarians, etc. do not endorse some events should indicate it's time for the Luxton Rodeo to evolve.
Langford is a progressive city and as such, perhaps via bylaws, could provide leadership by requesting that the rodeo replace these events with ones more in keeping with current values regarding the treatment of animals.
Shelagh Partridge
Victoria
