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**Posted by tea&ash** September 27, 2015 9:15 pm

Martin wrote a letter to PM David Cameron asking to end the use of wild animals in circus acts.

http://www.mirror.co.uk/3am/celebrity-news/martin-freeman-appeals-david-cameron-6523140

I for one think this is magnificent, and am super proud of Martin Freeman for bringing attention to something that is often overlooked and ignored. We don't see a lot about what goes on behind the scenes at a circus, but many of the practices used are clearly cruel and inhumane.

Animals may not be as advanced as the human species, but they stilll have feelings and can't endure pain, loneliness or neglect, just like us.

Kudos to you Mr. Freeman for once again involving yourself in a just cause!

**Posted by Vhanja** September 28, 2015 8:30 am

Oh, wow, my admiration for Martin just doubled. How awesome!

**Posted by Dorothy83** September 28, 2015 8:58 am

I absolutely adore that he loves animals so much and wants to do everything he can to make the situation better.

**Posted by This Is The Phantom Lady** September 28, 2015 9:28 am

This is amazing! It really warms my heart when people speak up for those who really don't have a voice

**Posted by SusiGo** September 28, 2015 10:24 am

An excellent cause indeed. I am strictly against circus acts with animals because I cannot imagine how to keep animals in a species-appropriate way. And, moreover, how do people think they have the right to train and exhibit other living beings?

**Posted by Dorothy83** September 28, 2015 12:10 pm

It's a shame David Cameron will probably not give a damn hoot.

**Posted by tea&ash** September 28, 2015 8:25 pm

@ Dorothy83

You're absolutely right.

**Posted by besleybean** October 14, 2015 10:15 am

Yes I'm not positive of Cameron's personal viws on(for instance) hunting...but his ilk don't seem to care much for animal welfare.