You have to know, as well as I do, that causing terror and suffering is a big part of your industry  Your defense of the ongoing horrific cruelty to elephants in circuses is yet further confirmation (not even needed, at this point) that you'll say anything to cover for fellow agribusiness corporations.   We don't even have to go behind the scenes to know that standing on their heads is not natural behavior for elephants, nor is being chained in boxcars for long trips between shows in all kinds of weather, or out in the heat of the day without water (so they won't urinate during a show).   

So, I have explained my position, and you have identified yours.   I will reiterate one more time, if you don't want it done to you, don't do it to them.   And leave it at that.