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StopBullFighting

Stop BullFighting  

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Spain, Mexico and Portugal  
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Bullfighting, is considered the national Spanish sport. Fighting bulls, was common in ancient Thessaly - Greece and Rome. It was possible the Moors of Africa, who introduced bull fighting into Andalusia in Spain.  It is thought that the first Spaniard to kill a bull in an arena was Don Rodrigo Diaz de Vivar, in about 1040. Spain, is full of bull-fighting arenas, some 225. They range from seating  about 2, 000 spectators to 12,000.

The bulls aren't the only animals to be harmed in this, what some call 'sport'. About 6,000 horses are killed every year in Spain, which are usually blind folded at the time and end up disemboweled by the horns of a ragging bull, in attemp to, obviously stop the pain of being jabbed, the bulls charge the horses. Prior to this, the bull has been jabbed with an iron pin, with streamers, representing the colors of his breeder. This ofcourse would irritate any animal. So once the bulls are allowed into the 'ring', they attack the mounted horses.

As this is happening, the person, called the 'picador',  riding the horse, tries to jab a lance into the oncoming bull's body, this 'instrument' is called a 'garrocha' and is thrust into the bull's back. Blood flying everywhere, horses being ripped to shreds, and a angry injured bull tries to defend itself. This to me does not seem to be an honorable activity to be deemed a 'sport'.

During the bull-fight, trumpets are sounded in intervals, dead horses are dragged away, and more pain is administered to the injured bull. These are like phases or stages of abuse. First the bull is jabbed with a 'garrocha', then 4 pairs of 18 inch barbed darts, called 'banderillas' are jabbed into the bull's neck, then finally, the bull is killed by a person called the 'espada'.  This person dedicates the inevitable killing to the president or some other person or rank, with gestures that include, tossing his hat. The bull is then stabbed by the sword, delivered through the back of the neck close to the head and downward into the heart. Along with the sword, a dagger can be used to pierce te spinal marrow of the bull. Once the bull is dead, it is dragged out of the arena, and the killer, the 'espada' rides around proudly. Then the ritual repeats itself, with a new bull.

Other countries like France and Italy have introduced bull-fighting, but the cruelty of it, has
made it difficult to become as popular as it is in Spain. Some countries, as in Portugal, the bulls are never killed, but still suffer.

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Bullfighting, is considered the national Spanish sport. Fighting bulls, was common in ancient Thessaly - Greece and Rome. It was possible the Moors of Africa, who introduced bull fighting into Andalusia in Spain.  It is thought that the first Spaniard to kill a bull in an arena was Don Rodrigo Diaz de Vivar, in about 1040. Spain, is full of bull-fighting arenas, some 225. They range from seating  about 2, 000 spectators to 12,000.

The bulls aren't the only animals to be harmed in this, what some call 'sport'. About 6,000 horses are killed every year in Spain, which are usually blind folded at the time and end up disemboweled by the horns of a ragging bull, in attemp to, obviously stop the pain of being jabbed, the bulls charge the horses. Prior to this, the bull has been jabbed with an iron pin, with streamers, representing the colors of his breeder. This ofcourse would irritate any animal. So once the bulls are allowed into the 'ring', they attack the mounted horses.

As this is happening, the person, called the 'picador',  riding the horse, tries to jab a lance into the oncoming bull's body, this 'instrument' is called a 'garrocha' and is thrust into the bull's back. Blood flying everywhere, horses being ripped to shreds, and a angry injured bull tries to defend itself. This to me does not seem to be an honorable activity to be deemed a 'sport'.

During the bull-fight, trumpets are sounded in intervals, dead horses are dragged away, and more pain is administered to the injured bull. These are like phases or stages of abuse. First the bull is jabbed with a 'garrocha', then 4 pairs of 18 inch barbed darts, called 'banderillas' are jabbed into the bull's neck, then finally, the bull is killed by a person called the 'espada'.  This person dedicates the inevitable killing to the president or some other person or rank, with gestures that include, tossing his hat. The bull is then stabbed by the sword, delivered through the back of the neck close to the head and downward into the heart. Along with the sword, a dagger can be used to pierce te spinal marrow of the bull. Once the bull is dead, it is dragged out of the arena, and the killer, the 'espada' rides around proudly. Then the ritual repeats itself, with a new bull.

Other countries like France and Italy have introduced bull-fighting, but the cruelty of it, has
made it difficult to become as popular as it is in Spain. Some countries, as in Portugal, the bulls are never killed, but still suffer.

Vist Our Blog
http://stopbullfighting.wordpress.com/
Visit our Orkut Community
http://www.orkut.com/Community.aspx?cmm=35372584


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# 829:
11:22 am PST, Nov 20, Name not displayed, Washington
# 828:
2:43 am PST, Nov 19, Maximilian Hodgess, Australia
This disgusting sport needs to be stopped as it only indicates how vicious and cruel a race humans can be when we forget that it is our job to look after and not pillage for the pure fun of it - all you bullfighters, bullfight organisers and staff and anyone who supports bull fighting need to get a life and stop showing the world the shocking side of humanity - this so-called 'sport' is up there in cruelty with what Hilter did during World War 2 - we just don't look at it that way because these creatures walk on four legs instead of two - atleast Hitler didn't do it purely for the 'sport' or 'fun' of it...
# 827:
12:53 am PST, Nov 19, Ashleigh Hummell, Ohio
# 826:
1:06 pm PST, Nov 18, Jeremiah LeVeille, New York
The senseless and cruel killing of these magnifecent and powerful animals is a travesty. It carries much history in the so called "sport" but we live in a new age. They claim the bull gets to fight for its life, but when the bull begins to fight back it is still killed. I think its time to stop this sport, ive seen many bullfights for myself on tv, and it breaks my heart seeing such a powerful animal being put through so much torment and pain, just to be killed and people to cheer it on.
# 825:
6:55 pm PST, Nov 17, Stephen Landry, Washington
I recently saw a video of a bull"fight" online after i heard how terrible it was. I had to see it with my own eyes because my friend can sometimes be pretty over exagerative. It was possibly the most disgusting thingi have ever seen. The way these people treat these poor animals is sadand pathetic and after seeing that video I desided that i needed to do something to help stop this insane thing from happening and signing this petition is a good first step.
# 824:
7:44 am PST, Nov 13, Gordana Duša Janžek, Slovenia
# 823:
8:35 pm PST, Nov 12, Mark Sousa, California
# 822:
2:58 pm PST, Nov 9, Carlos Martin, Maryland
# 821:
2:41 am PST, Nov 7, Jaimi Flood, France
This is an awful, disgusting tradition that should have been stopped years ago.
# 820:
6:34 pm PST, Nov 6, Sarah Parker, Australia
The price for human entertainment should not be paid by animals who have no choice but to submit to this sadsistic form of domination.
# 819:
4:41 pm PST, Nov 6, Dayna Clarke, Virginia
# 818:
5:14 pm PST, Nov 4, Name not displayed, California
Bullfighting is animal crueltly! I have always felt very strongly about this issue, and appreciate your dedication to stopping this horrible so called "sport." Many people do not realize what is done to the bulls to make them try to defend themselves in the ring. I'm shocked and ashamed that I live in a society where although things like cockfighting are outlawed, bullfighting is still taking place as a tradition. People's conceptions need to change, and we need to stop this. I am encouraging everyone to sign this petition.
# 817:
1:09 pm PST, Nov 4, S Noviss, United Kingdom
# 816:
1:57 pm PST, Nov 3, Michael Ebner, Germany
# 815:
8:43 pm PST, Nov 2, Leanna Jenkins, Florida
# 814:
11:12 am PST, Nov 1, Matthias Ebner, Germany
# 813:
5:45 pm PDT, Oct 31, Name not displayed, Australia
# 812:
1:19 am PDT, Oct 31, James Henshaw, Australia
i am 12 years old and i first heard about bullfighting when i was 10 and i absolutely HATE IT! I WANT TO STOP IT NO MATTER WHAT!
# 811:
2:55 am PDT, Oct 28, Evangelia Manthoyianni, Greece
# 810:
7:37 am PDT, Oct 26, Steve Wood, Florida
# 809:
2:43 pm PDT, Oct 25, Pam Wilkinson, Michigan
# 808:
2:08 pm PDT, Oct 25, Carole Wesley, United Kingdom
# 807:
10:07 am PDT, Oct 22, Linda Werme, Sweden
Stop the madness!!!
# 806:
2:49 am PDT, Oct 22, Paul Calleja, Malta
Such a disgusting tradition. It must be stopped!!
# 804:
11:20 am PDT, Oct 16, Vreni Kaiser, Switzerland
# 803:
11:16 am PDT, Oct 16, Monica Kaiser, Switzerland
# 802:
6:19 pm PDT, Oct 13, Austin Roberts, Massachusetts
These people are just as bad as dog fighters and this needs to be stopped
# 801:
8:50 am PDT, Oct 8, Vildan Jahjefendic, Canada
I would like to eat hearts of every single matador...and I am a vegetarian. How these people be so cruel? Why is half of Spain still in darkness? Do they think that by reciting in the Catholic church that they beleive in Jesus - that that will save them? Barbarians #1.
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