The Virginian-Pilot
                             THE VIRGINIAN-PILOT 
              Copyright (c) 1996, Landmark Communications, Inc.

DATE: Saturday, February 24, 1996            TAG: 9602240011
SECTION: FRONT                    PAGE: A10  EDITION: FINAL 
TYPE: Letter 
                                             LENGTH: Short :   23 lines

NO ANIMALS NEEDED

Thanks to People for the Ethical Treatment of Animals, Hampton Roads residents will find it harder than ever to bury their heads under the ``Big Top,'' remaining ignorant of the abuse and exploitation animals suffer behind the scenes.

It's time Virginia residents eliminate this barbaric practice by boycotting circuses with animals. Let's support modern circuses, like Cirque du Soleil and Pickle Family Circus, which thrill audiences without animals acts.

FRANCES D. DuVAL

Norfolk, Feb. 16, 1996 by CNB