I totally agree.
I really really don't understand how can some people can be entertained watching an elephant or a tiger doing a stupid trick..to me it is a complete non sense..I remember when I was a child my parents took me to the circus once..I cried all the time...where is the "educational" part?
I'm a proud vegetarian with 3 beautiful VEGETARIAN dogs, and I dfon't really understand how can people consider animals like something you can eat, wear, or use for what they call entertainement.
Thanks so much for your work and your effort.
Giorgio from Miami

Posted by: Giorgio Picinelli | March 26, 2009 12:08 PM

I think this would be the perfect setting for a huge mechanical stage elephant. Imagine the strange and dramatic explosions and antics the designers could program to make a wonderful and excieting stage performance. A live elephant shitting in fear on the stage seems like a waste of the poor creature's sanity and the public's attention. Leave the animals in Peace and go High Tech Michael. When he's done with the elephant they can sell it to the Ringling Bros circus to replace their own live animals so those poor creatures can live in a sanctuary while the mechanical elephant travels to shows in a box.

Posted by: Joanna | March 26, 2009 12:35 PM

If Michael Jackson is planning to perform in public again he must be in desperate need for money.

Posted by: Rev. Meg Schramm | March 26, 2009 12:36 PM

Michael Jackson is a hedonistic sociopath who does not care about animal welfare issues. Conversely, I do not think he would torture or kill animals for pleasure.

Posted by: Brien Comerford | March 26, 2009 12:51 PM

Giorgio,
I commend you for being a vegetarian, but when you say you don't understand how people can use animals for food, why not become a vegan?

Anyways, I love MJ til death do us part. But let's all remember he's insane and that he drove himself into bankruptcy by giving all his money to charity. He's not a jerk, just not all there.

Posted by: Dee from DC | March 26, 2009 01:20 PM

I agree in every way possible. I think that exotic animals shouldn't be treated as pets and preforming animals! They are wild and living, meant to be free. I think it is totally cruel to make animals preform for there is not 'natural' way to teach them these tricks. Force. purely force can teach them. So ask yourselves "Why? Why do we force,no, hurt these animals when we love and pamper exotic pets?" It's just wrong

Posted by: Sophie Craggs | March 26, 2009 01:22 PM

I totally agree with one of the posted comments. Leave the animals alone to do their natural thing. Since they are animals, they are not totally predictable, and I can't blame them when something goes wrong in a show/circus, etc.

Posted by: susan tine | March 26, 2009 04:08 PM

Michael Jackson is a great human being and I pray that he reconsiders using any live animals as part of his entertaining concerts. Michael does not need to add animals to his shows:Michaels'concerts are spectacular,entertaining,and the live music is extraordinary. Michael please have a heart.

Jackson fan for life,
Robert Vasquez

Posted by: Robert Vasquez | March 27, 2009 01:54 AM

It's just a rumor that Michael Jackson is using exotic animals in his shows. He loves animals, and would never do anyting to heart them. Dont believe everything you read.

Posted by: MM | March 27, 2009 06:34 AM

That isn't fun !!!!Michael jackson is inocent!!!!!

Posted by: alina | March 27, 2009 08:20 AM

Esto es terrible!!!!!!!!!!

Basta de usar a los animales!!! Basta de maltratarlossssssssssssss!!!!

Por Favor!!!!

Posted by: Luli | March 27, 2009 12:16 PM

mike loves animals.PETA should search for information in other parts not in the british tabloids.shame on PETA.Is not the first time you acuse michael for nothing (remeber NEVERLAND animals).you should be more careful.i am disipointed of you

Posted by: doru | March 27, 2009 06:02 PM

=[ poor elephants

Posted by: christopher | March 27, 2009 06:23 PM

Hi Michael, I know you'll remember me.Nova Scotia, Canada....Real Estate.2003
Please do the show without the animals. Your better than that, leave the animals in peace ok Michael. We all know you can pull off a good show as usual without any. Be a good sport for us all Michael.
Look forward to seeing your show ! Take Care.
Vin

Posted by: V. Campbell | March 27, 2009 11:20 PM

Michael Jackson can sing very well, but has no right to mistreat animals.
But no person is entitled to be abusing a defenseless.
Michale please think about the future of children they want to see free animals in zoos, not just locked up because the singers to make money with such use and abuse both to the point of hurt or even kill them.
Sincerely,
Felipe Perez
Colombia

Posted by: Felipe | March 27, 2009 11:22 PM

Estoy cansada de que se maltrate así a los animales! Deben de usarse ellos mismos, hacerle lo mismo que le hacen a los animales a ver si es bueno! Ojalá se mueran TODOS!!! Qué le hacen esos pobres animalitos para que abusen así de ellos? Los animales solo nos aman, nos quieren, nos protegen, y cómo les pagamos? Maltratándolos, matándolos y abusándolos :(

Posted by: Aurelys | March 27, 2009 11:33 PM

I don't particularly like Michael Jackson and yes, his track record with animals is shocking. How would Michael feel if the tables were turned, I'm sure he wouldn't like it at all. He should just disappear into the abyss and leave these beautiful animals alone.

Posted by: Toni Hearn | March 28, 2009 02:13 AM

i agree, animals shouldn't be used for this senseless show and attraction seeking audience.

@giorgio
i'm also vegetarion for many years,but it never popped into my mind to feed my dogs and cats on a vegetarion diet.i don't think it's right to force a true carnivor like a dog or a cat to be vegetarian, because its yr believe. to be honest, i see that as a sort of abuse aswell feeding inappropriate nutrition.
:-(
giga

Posted by: giga | March 28, 2009 03:20 AM

My thoughts: 1) Wild animals should not be used for entraitenment 2) Michael Jackson has serious mental problems and should see a team of psychoanalists daily 3)Giorgio Piccinelli is abusing his dogs by forcing them to be vegetarian and should be tried for cruelty against animals (in italian I would define him a "coglione")

Posted by: Marco Stamazza | March 28, 2009 02:19 PM

Is there something we can do? Sign a petition or contact the O2 Arena?

Posted by: Christine | March 28, 2009 03:13 PM

ummmm.... think about it.
don't the people who lend out so called tamed but wild animals check records?
and second of all why did someone say this was a good idea?

Posted by: rachbr | March 28, 2009 11:56 PM

I don't know wether to believe this or not. It doesn't sound like him. I thought he was vegetarian. And I thought he loved animals. Anyway. He rules. I'm sure that if this is true he will make the right decision in the end. ♥

Posted by: SF | March 29, 2009 05:29 AM

micheal please don,t do this

Posted by: anne westerman | March 29, 2009 08:50 AM

your far too talented to resort to this, look at the words in some of your music

Posted by: maureen beach | March 29, 2009 08:52 AM

This man is so disgusting, nothing surprises me.

Posted by: Shayne | March 29, 2009 12:11 PM

I dont believe that animals should be used for public entertainment in any shape or form and Michael Jackson should really search his conscience on this issue.
God help them if this elephant was to be spooked, all hell would break loose and who would get it? yes..the elephant..

Posted by: Beryl Jones | March 29, 2009 01:47 PM

If he goes ahead with that idea we should ask people going to the gigs to whistle when the elephant comes on stage. He'll hopefully get the message.

Posted by: Andre Correia | March 29, 2009 02:12 PM

hey micheal, what is this u r doing? treating animals this way! what if sm1 uses u the way u are using these animals to promote some show. these animals also feel pain. have some mercy on them or god is watching dude, he will never forgive u and u will have to pay for it.

Posted by: Komal | March 30, 2009 02:06 AM

It is evident that Michael loves animals, but he is as responsible with them as a little boy would be.

Posted by: Renee | March 30, 2009 09:52 AM

he is still alive??? ok, let' hope in GOD' help!!!!

Posted by: clio serra caracciolo | March 30, 2009 01:15 PM

Wake up Michael. You are not the celebrity you think you are. You are busted ass'd broke, have a reputation for being a foolish prat and have no concept of compassion. Get over yourself and perform as the "singer" you would have your fans believe and leave the circus acts to the professionals.

Posted by: Coral | March 30, 2009 10:17 PM

57 and have never been to a circus and don't feel like I missed anything as a child or an adult..but it is a known fact that they do not treat their animals well..seems from what I have heard and seen on tv the circus has plenty of acts to offer without animals..think that should be banned altogether!!

Posted by: Dolly Austin | March 31, 2009 01:44 PM

I have been a Michael Jackson fan since I was a teenager. I still am. But this upsets me greatly. I hope we can all write and try to send the message that this is not ok. If it is even true, that is. For those of you that are blasting MJ, please don't. It does nothing to help the situation. The man obviously needs to be taught and/or enlightened that this is incredibly wrong ...if the rumor is true in any way. I do not believe MJ has a "track record" of abandoning/abusing animals. There have been "mistakes" yes, but we all make them ...and eventually learn from them. It saddens me that Peta would stoop that low; you guys are better than that. Take care everyone.

Posted by: Shauna | April 2, 2009 03:10 PM

Michael loved animals and would never harm one. All he wanted to do was make the world a better place. Before you go accusing him, i suggest PETA takes a look at his video to Earth Song.You should be ashamed of yourselves.

Rest in Peace Michael <3

Posted by: Emily | July 25, 2009 10:42 AM