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RE: Let's talk about dolphins, shall we?
Evidence suggests the dolphins prefer staying with the pods they're born into than to have the offspring separated from their mothers, who can't return to the wild. And again, they aren't forced to perform their duties. Are you opposed to teaching dogs tricks? Herding sheep? I don't know how you can substantiate your claim that dolphins would not choose to do these things. They choose to perform or not at Discovery Cove, as I stated.
The thing that I am seeing here, is that there are those that have been captured because of injury. Mothers as you have stated. And then the babies are born in captivity. Even though things may be different at Discovery Cove, the problem still lies within.
Humans believe that we should capture animals that have been wounded without thinking that nature will take its course. They do not need our help if they get hurt. We are the ones hurting them.
If they get hurt because of a predator, so be it. Circle of life.
Now I agree to help heal the wounded only in the case where the animal can go back to the wild. Not keep it.
Now see, I am sensing, a bit, that you feel like you have to defend yourself and the company by using other animals as an example. Dogs are domesticated animals. And without humans, they become dangerous and also struggle to survive. Not to be mixed with wolves. Sheep do what they do everyday in the fields with or without a herder. They are not dipped in chlorine and fed something dead to survive.
You fail to see the many points here. Dolphins do love to play, but they were already doing it without humans. Let nature be, let it live the way they are meant to. We need to stop budding in and being destructive. That is what needs to be seen.
I'm not opposed to teaching my dogs commands such as "sit" or come here" because it''s necessary for the well being of the dog and the owner, but I am opposed to teaching dogs tricks and make them perform in a circus in front of a crowd on a daily basis. For me it's the exact same thing. Although, I don't consider a dolphin a domestic animal like a dog.