[NormsRevenge]

There is a fine line that many will dance as they post here..
The question of when is a sport a blood sport and what differentiates an animal-on-animal contest v. a mano-on-mano UFC-like and what does it say about those that watch either?

Is there some gene that drives us in different directions when we view either or is it societal coaching and instruction or abuse?

Ritualized violence has been a part of almost every culture or civilization to date. I doubt we will wipe it out in our stint here..

just some thoughts.

[Dosa26]

The question of when is a sport a blood sport and what differentiates an animal-on-animal contest v. a mano-on-mano UFC-like and what does it say about those that watch either?

Dogs, as much as we love them, are at heart stupid animals that will do as we like, to gain our love. UFC fighters are self-aware humans responsible for their own actions. Fighting dogs for sport is simply wrong unless you think they are simply here for our amusement and you don't care anything for their wellbeing. I know my dogs. I know that they feel pain. My pit less than others, but none the less even she feels. People have a choice, dogs don't, in this instance.

[Prodigal Son]

Really good post.

[WVKayaker]

Ritualized violence has been a part of almost every culture or civilization to date...

Good thoughts to ponder...

"just had to do it"...