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Bullfighting is criticized by many animal rights activists, referring to it as a cruel or barbaric blood sport, in which the

death.

What is bullfighting?

A number of animal rights or animal welfare activist groups undertake anti-bullfighting actions in Spain and other countries. In

referred to as ''antitaurina''. Bullfighting guide ''The Bulletpoint Bullfight'' warns that bullfighting is "not for the squeamish," advising spectators to "be prepared for

blood." The guide details prolonged and profuse bleeding caused by horse-mounted lancers, the charging by the bull of a blindfolblood." The guide details prolonged and profuse bleeding caused by horse-mounted lancers, the charging by the bull of a blindfol

"sometimes doped up, and unaware of the proximity of the bull", the placing of barbed darts by

guide stresses that these procedures are a normal part of bullfighting and that death is rarely instantaneous. The guide furt

prepared to witness various failed attempts at killing the animal before it lies down. ‘

'The Bulletpoint Bullfight'', p. 6, ISBN 978-1-4116-7400-4

Bullfighting is banned in many countries; people taking part in such activity would be liable for terms of imprisonment for a

though, are permitted and have attracted a following in California, and France.

In Spain, national laws against cruelty to animals have abolished most blood sports, but specifically exempt bullfighting. Ov

the goriness of the fight, but only for the matadors and horses, introducing the padding for picadors' horses and mandating f

premises.

The Barcelona city council held a symbolic vote against bullfighting in 2004, but bullfighting in Barcelona continues to this

Several other towns in Spain have banned bullfighting.

State-run Spanish TV canceled live coverage of bullfights in August 2007, claiming that the coverage was too violent for childre

coverage violated a voluntary, industry-wide code attempting to limit "sequences that are particularly crude or brutal". In Octo

Luis Fernández, the President of Spanish State Broadcaster TVE, confirmed that the station will no longer broadcast live bullfights due to

and a rejection of the sport by advertisers. However the station will continue to broadcast ‘

station also prohibited the broadcasting of bullfights in January 2008, because they are too violent for minors.

Bullfighting is criticized by many animal rights activists, referring to it as a cruel or barbaric blood sport, in which the bull suffers severe stress and a slow, torturous

bullfighting actions in Spain and other countries. In Spanish, opposition to bullfighting is

Bullfight'' warns that bullfighting is "not for the squeamish," advising spectators to "be prepared for

mounted lancers, the charging by the bull of a blindfolded, armored horse who is mounted lancers, the charging by the bull of a blindfolded, armored horse who is

"sometimes doped up, and unaware of the proximity of the bull", the placing of barbed darts by banderilleros, followed by the matador's fatal sword thrust. The

guide stresses that these procedures are a normal part of bullfighting and that death is rarely instantaneous. The guide further warns those attending bullfights to "Be

prepared to witness various failed attempts at killing the animal before it lies down. ‘

Bullfighting is banned in many countries; people taking part in such activity would be liable for terms of imprisonment for animal cruelty. "Bloodless" variations,

In Spain, national laws against cruelty to animals have abolished most blood sports, but specifically exempt bullfighting. Over time, Spanish regulations have reduced

the goriness of the fight, but only for the matadors and horses, introducing the padding for picadors' horses and mandating full-fledged operating rooms in the

The Barcelona city council held a symbolic vote against bullfighting in 2004, but bullfighting in Barcelona continues to this day, against the majority of public opinion.

run Spanish TV canceled live coverage of bullfights in August 2007, claiming that the coverage was too violent for children who might be watching, and that live

wide code attempting to limit "sequences that are particularly crude or brutal". In October 2008, in a statement to Congress,

, the President of Spanish State Broadcaster TVE, confirmed that the station will no longer broadcast live bullfights due to the high cost of production

and a rejection of the sport by advertisers. However the station will continue to broadcast ‘Tendido Cero’, a bullfighting magazine program. A Portuguese television

station also prohibited the broadcasting of bullfights in January 2008, because they are too violent for minors.

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Non-violence leads to the highest ethics, which is the goal of all evolution. Until we stop harming all other living beings, we

Thomas A. Edison

Now I can look at you in peace; I don't eat you any more.

Franz Kafka

The assumption that animals are without rights, and the illusion that our treatment of them has no moral significance, is a p

Western crudity and barbarity. Universal compassion is the only guarantee of morality.

Arthur Shopenhauer

Until he extends the circle of compassion to all living things, Man will not himself find peace.

Dr. Albert Schweitzer

The fate of animals is of greater importance to me than the fear of appearing ridiculous; it is indissolubly connected with t

Emile Zola

I am in favour of animal rights as well as human rights. That is the way of a whole human being.

Abraham Lincoln

The greatness of a nation and its moral progress can be judged by the way its animals are treated.

Mohandas Gandhi

If (man) is not to stifle his human feelings, he must practice kindness towards animals, for he who is cruel to animals becom

men. We can judge the heart of a man by his treatment of animals.

Immanuel Kant

The time will come when men such as I will look upon the murder of animals as they now look on the murder of men.

Leonardo Da VinciLeonardo Da Vinci

Humans are the only hunters who kill when not hungry.

Steven Spielberg

A human can be healthy without killing animals for food. Therefore if he eats meat he participates in taking animal life merely

Leo Tolstoy

He is a heavy eater of beef. Me thinks it doth harm to his wit. (Twelfth Night).

William Shakespeare

Nothing will benefit human health and increase chances for survival of life on Earth as much as the evolution to a vegetarian

Albert Einstein

Until we stop harming all other living beings, we are still savages.

The assumption that animals are without rights, and the illusion that our treatment of them has no moral significance, is a positively outrageous example of

Universal compassion is the only guarantee of morality.

Until he extends the circle of compassion to all living things, Man will not himself find peace.

The fate of animals is of greater importance to me than the fear of appearing ridiculous; it is indissolubly connected with the fate of men.

That is the way of a whole human being.

The greatness of a nation and its moral progress can be judged by the way its animals are treated.

If (man) is not to stifle his human feelings, he must practice kindness towards animals, for he who is cruel to animals becomes hard also in his dealings with

The time will come when men such as I will look upon the murder of animals as they now look on the murder of men.

Therefore if he eats meat he participates in taking animal life merely for the sake of his appetite.

Nothing will benefit human health and increase chances for survival of life on Earth as much as the evolution to a vegetarian diet.

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Jorge Vilela

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Jorge Vilela

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©2009