WWF and elephant polo

[Guest guest]

*Dear colleagues,*

* It is an elementary piece of logic that no

statement is true because of the identity of the individual or organisation

that makes it. In the same vein, WWF saying elephant polo is not harmful to

elephants does not automatically make it so. Granted, WWF is a large and

influential organisation. But not even WWF can make an act of animal cruelty

sacrosanct merely by issuing a statement. The issue of elephant polo has to

be debated independently on the merits/demerits of the game and its wider

ramifications on animal rights/welfare/conservation and human safety. As in

any debate, WWF would be most welcome to present their arguments in favour

of elephant polo on a public platform, an offer that stands valid for any

organisation or individual supporting this form of animal exploitation. But

it has to be reiterated that the elephant polo proponents will have to

address the opposition on the grounds of logic and rationality, not pretend

they have attained checkmate by having WWF on their side.*

* Best wishes and kind regards,*

**

* Sincerely yours,

*

*

Ghosh*