you may not be surprised to hear who s behind it, peta, people for the ethical treatment of animals. it blows the whistle on unethical treatment of animals anytime it can. they are denied freedom, peta, claims and everything else that is natural and important to them while kept in small, concrete tanks and reduced to performing stupid tricks. the 13th amendment prohibits slavery and these orcas are, by definition, slaves. seaworld, of course, couldn t disagree more. i want to reed you its statement to cnn. this effort to extend the 13th amendment s solemn protections beyond human beings is baseless and offensive. seaworld is among the world s most respected zoo logical institutions. there is no higher priority than the well fare of the animals entrusted to our care and no facility sets higher standards in husbandry, enrichment than seaworld. these animals serves an invaluabled educational purpose and makes direct contributions to species conversations. in the name till i yiku