Bullfighting ban

              Last bullfight in Barcelona                         

Last July a law was passed by the regional government of Catalonia prohibiting bullfighting in Catalonia from 1^st January 2012.

 The last bullfight took place in Barcelona. Two of Spain’s most famous bull fighters José Tomás and Sebastián Marín opened the historic occasion which took place in Barcelona’s famous Monumental bull ring.

It was an emotional occasion for those involved with some spectators holding up placards saying ‘we will go on’. Barcelona has a long history of bull fighting dating back centuries - the first ever documented bull fight took place in 1387.

However, opponents to bullfighting, viewed by many as barbaric, celebrated the end of this long tradition in Spain’s second largest city. 



English's opinion on this controversial issue

 

"Barbaric! How can people enjoy the suffering of the bull - they must be sick."

"It should be banned, along with fox-hunting and hare-coursing."

"How can you call it a sport? - it's just cruel."

David

I wouldn't like to take part, but I would probably be interested to watch; and I don't see why anyone should stop me.

Robert

I saw a bullfight in Madrid and I almost threw up, it was so physically brutal. After the first fight, I got a little used to it. I will never go to another. I've had my cultural education!

Lisa

I'm against the bullfighting as it's mainly known, for me it's not acceptable to make an animal suffer in this way, keep it closed, in dark rooms, witout anything to eat for days, so when it can go out it's kind of desperate...
To me this has only one name, torture
Can't understand the "art" on it, and I don't enjoy the show at all

Melissa

Supporters of bullfighting argue that it is a culturally important tradition, while animal rights advocates hold that it is a blood sport resulting in the suffering of bulls and horses.
in my modest point of view,Bullfighting or tauromachy is not a humain act , and this spectacle should be stopped sooner ,, the animal also has its right to live or to be killed nicelly in case of the humain needs .. not for shows and fun.no sense 

Alice

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