tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-225056078657116818.post659997725928079249..comments2023-04-27T13:17:28.693+02:00Comments on TILTING AT WINDMILLS: A BLOOD FESTSANCHOhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/11961367278843285235noreply@blogger.comBlogger1125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-225056078657116818.post-20116992188800868362009-07-02T17:42:50.512+02:002009-07-02T17:42:50.512+02:00These blood fests are unfortunately all too common...These blood fests are unfortunately all too common.There are numerous in Spain where donkeys are basically beaten to death by villagers celebrating a Feria or other local festival.That other great "licensed massacre" bull fighting takes place weekly in Spain.I have never dared to bring this matter up with my Spanish friends as I feel that as a guest in this country I must respect the heritage and traditions<br />of my host country - but it doesn't mean I like it or condone it.Yes by all means go out and catch a fish or shoot a rabbit to eat.But to me any blood sport is barbaric.Killing for killings sake,for entertainment is just wrong whether you are fox hunting,hare coarsing, bullfighting or killing whales.The Roman arena still exists in many guises and our bloodlust confirms that we have a very long way to go before we can call ourselves civilised.Tony Murphynoreply@blogger.com