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raccoon (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Mon Jul-28-08 08:48 AM Original message |
Why do some people enjoy cockfights and dogfights? |
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Glorfindel (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Mon Jul-28-08 08:50 AM Response to Original message |
1. Beats me - I don't even like boxing or bullfighting |
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slackmaster (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Mon Jul-28-08 08:50 AM Response to Original message |
2. They are culturally backward and ethically unevolved |
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gratuitous (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Mon Jul-28-08 08:51 AM Response to Original message |
3. A vicarious thrill, maybe? |
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Boojatta (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Mon Jul-28-08 08:51 AM Response to Original message |
4. Perhaps they assume that roosters and dogs are stubbornly refusing to speak? |
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Kali (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Mon Jul-28-08 09:01 AM Response to Reply #4 |
6. "Perhaps they would prefer to see the roosters and dogs posting in GD" |
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Kali (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Mon Jul-28-08 08:59 AM Response to Original message |
5. they are extreme examples of organisms competing in an organized way |
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raccoon (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Mon Jul-28-08 09:10 AM Response to Reply #5 |
13. But if PEOPLE are engaging in sports, it is (usually) their choice. |
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Kali (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Mon Jul-28-08 10:36 AM Response to Reply #13 |
28. well, yes animals DO do those things |
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Beacool (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Mon Jul-28-08 09:05 AM Response to Original message |
7. Because human beings get a thrill from seeing the suffering of others. |
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RB TexLa (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Mon Jul-28-08 09:07 AM Response to Original message |
8. Go to a cockfight and ask them. |
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Lyric (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Mon Jul-28-08 09:08 AM Response to Original message |
9. Because they have violent tendencies, an obsession with aggression, |
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LiberalEsto (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Mon Jul-28-08 09:08 AM Response to Original message |
10. Because they're too cowardly |
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navarth (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Mon Jul-28-08 09:09 AM Response to Original message |
11. because they're lame sick twisted worthless fucks? |
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Sal Minella (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Mon Jul-28-08 09:54 AM Response to Reply #11 |
20. That one works for me. |
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Squatch (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Mon Jul-28-08 09:10 AM Response to Original message |
12. Or boxing? |
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raccoon (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Mon Jul-28-08 09:11 AM Response to Reply #12 |
15. With boxing, a person has a CHOICE whether to get in the ring or not. |
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Squatch (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Mon Jul-28-08 09:14 AM Response to Reply #15 |
19. So, with boxing, the only person who bears the ethical consequences is the boxer? |
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HiFructosePronSyrup (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Mon Jul-28-08 11:12 AM Response to Reply #19 |
36. What are the ethical consequences of boxing? |
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MicaelS (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Mon Jul-28-08 09:10 AM Response to Original message |
14. Because some people like blood sports |
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paparush (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Mon Jul-28-08 09:12 AM Response to Original message |
16. The same reason they voted for Bush. nt |
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napi21 (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Mon Jul-28-08 09:13 AM Response to Original message |
17. Probably the same reason some enjoy football, boxing, and |
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NNN0LHI (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Mon Jul-28-08 09:14 AM Response to Original message |
18. It all began with the great popularity of the Roman Gladiators |
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devilgrrl (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Mon Jul-28-08 09:59 AM Response to Original message |
21. because they're sadistic assholes who love the sight of blood? |
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guitar man (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Mon Jul-28-08 10:02 AM Response to Original message |
22. cowards |
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sammythecat (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Mon Jul-28-08 10:03 AM Response to Original message |
23. I think it's the tension and drama. |
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tomreedtoon (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Mon Jul-28-08 10:44 AM Response to Reply #23 |
31. Thanks, sammythecat, for a little empathy. |
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Kali (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Mon Jul-28-08 11:03 AM Response to Reply #31 |
35. I VERY MUCH agree. |
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AngryAmish (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Mon Jul-28-08 10:09 AM Response to Original message |
24. As one of the few DU cockfight fans, I'll tell you why: |
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Kali (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Mon Jul-28-08 10:57 AM Response to Reply #24 |
33. I don't care for much of any organized sports but confess I watch with interest |
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La Lioness Priyanka (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Mon Jul-28-08 10:10 AM Response to Original message |
25. why do people like boxing? |
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-..__... (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Mon Jul-28-08 10:30 AM Response to Original message |
26. How's this for a blood sport? |
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cliffordu (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Mon Jul-28-08 10:36 AM Response to Reply #26 |
27. O!!! The Humanity!! The Humanity!! |
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nam78_two (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Mon Jul-28-08 10:36 AM Response to Original message |
29. I don't know but it is sickening.nt |
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LeftyMom (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Mon Jul-28-08 10:38 AM Response to Original message |
30. Because they are douchebags and a waste of perfectly good oxygen. |
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ensho (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Mon Jul-28-08 10:49 AM Response to Original message |
32. well, actually it is not 'people' that like the fighting, it is 'men' |
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Sheets of Easter (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Mon Jul-28-08 11:01 AM Response to Original message |
34. Bloodlust, plain and simple. |
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