“Hard to tell which will put on the bigger show — the 138th edition of the Ringling Bros. and Barnum & Bailey Circus, opening at Staples Center tonight, or animal rights groups, including PETA, taking aim at one of their prime targets. Last Chance for Animals is also getting into the act, as is Born Free [USA united with API]…”
The circus — and the protesters — come to town tonight
Veronique de Turenne
Los Angeles Times