Bret June 22, 2011 11:59:37 (EDT)

WOW...not often that I am speechles but, WOW. I heard about this..pretty sad what the AA's have done here. Way to go.

Benny Benson;( June 21, 2011 19:08:07 (EDT)

My apologies. I was simply trying to steer this long running site back towards something postive. For several years it has brought old friends, Benson employees, admirers, old patrons back together. It seemed to do a great deal to motivate and assist the amazing group of people that have breathed... (more)

Benny Benson:) June 21, 2011 18:27:27 (EDT)

Probably won't be getting your message board back any time soon. How are those horses that escaped during Saturdays "performance"? The way I see it... a million dollar enterprise that can't keep two friendly, domesticated horses contained has no business trying to contain elephants or big cats.... (more)

Benny Benson:) June 21, 2011 17:53:46 (EDT)

Probably won't be getting your message board back any time soon. How are those horses that escaped during Saturdays "performance"? The way I see it... a million dollar enterprise that can't keep two friendly, domesticated horses contained has no business trying to contain elephants or big cats.... (more)

Judy June 21, 2011 09:55:12 (EDT)

Maybe next time fundraisers are planned, things will be thought through with a different mindset and a modern flare. Don't repeat the past, it belongs where it is....
in the past.

Until then.... yes..... have your site back to maintain your those friendships found while working at the farm.

Benny Benson:) June 20, 2011 07:06:08 (EDT)

OK....maybe now is a good time to get back to the assumed original intent of this site, constructive chat about Bensons - old and new. To the owner that put up this site, kept it open and maintained...'Thanks!' Let's get back to Benson's...old tales and new goals..folks!

Wilbur Mercer June 20, 2011 01:48:07 (EDT)

Gotta love how the only people on here defending this circus are all the same person. Tom/Shawn/Hugh you know you don't have to put in a email address to post here right? So Bensons, despite this whole circus debacle i really used to enjoy going to the park, walking around, reading, sitting in the... (more)

Wilbur Mercer June 20, 2011 01:29:31 (EDT)

Good job Bensons for perpetuating the kind of animal care that was acceptable in your heyday. Circuses are as out of date as the majority of the people who work for them. I have to hope that as the later generation slips this mortal coil their romantic ideal of a beautiful big top filled with... (more)

Bob Green June 19, 2011 10:24:36 (EDT)

For some it's not your thing but to the folks who come to this page who miss and enjoyed BWAF(the purpose of the site) the Circus that is in town today is something you will have a fabulous time at. There are 2 more shows today Sunday June 19th at 1:30 and 4:30 taking place at 211 Derry Road... (more)

A. A. LaViolette June 19, 2011 10:23:48 (EDT)

I'm not here to insult anyone, and I'm not an "angry, misinformed" activist: to the contrary, I am an informed citizen hoping to raise further awareness of Cole Brothers' long history of animal abuse. One needs only to do a simple Google search to learn more about this: and the list is a mile... (more)

Bret Bronson June 19, 2011 08:59:32 (EDT)

I know in my very short 30+ year zoo and animal training career, I never met one animal activist that wasn't angry, misinformed, insulting and more so - lacked any direct knowledge/experience of exotic animal care. They rely heavily on insults and exaggerations. Abuse, cruelty and poor care does... (more)

Larry Records June 19, 2011 07:12:13 (EDT)

Good Lord. What a bunch of maroons!

TONY June 18, 2011 23:37:49 (EDT)

This is about the animals.
Sorry for the personal insult at the end of my note.
It wasn't called for.

TONY June 18, 2011 17:29:32 (EDT)

Like the tale of how Betsy sent George Marshall sailing against the concrete wall ? She was confined to the point of outrage. That poor girl barely saw the light of day from that barn you are all trying to save. The sign out front should read Betsy's Prison ! And the polar bear that paced... (more)

Tom Araya June 18, 2011 12:42:08 (EDT)

They are animals,they are here for our enjoyment, so what they have small living quaters, so doesnt my Grandmother and I dont see you doing anything about that. GET A LIFE and leave people alone. BENSONS IS GREAT.

Shawn Fitzgerald June 18, 2011 09:40:17 (EDT)

Benson's had alot of good memories for me and going back to the circus today is great. I agree with Manny. Tony, Brad, Linda go protest and whine somewhere else. Losers trying to ruin a good family day cuz an elephant gets yelled at and hit with a stick.

Benny Benson:) June 18, 2011 09:00:53 (EDT)

Patience Bensons' fans. Soon the angry dust will settle and the vast majority of us ignorant ones can get back to Bensons' tales.....old and new.

TONY June 17, 2011 19:29:00 (EDT)

To bad none of these facts were sent as a letter to the Telegraph. This horific emabarassment is happening this weekend. So many ignorant people will be there. Maybe while you all sit there and watch men tame the beast you'll begin to feel what is so very wrong about this whole... (more)

Brad June 17, 2011 17:03:11 (EDT)

Circuses are abusive to animals and well documented yet they get away with it due to weak regulation...Why would you support a circus if you care about animals? Google anything on circus animal abuse!

http://www.peta.org/issues/animals-in-entertainment/circuses.aspx