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The Controversial Tradition of Bullfighting: A Cruel and Abusive Practice Rooted in Spanish Culture
TLDR Bullfighting, a tradition dating back to 1500 BC, involves the killing of thousands of bulls each year and is supported by tourists. Despite growing opposition and evidence of cruelty, bullfighting remains deeply rooted in Spanish culture, although it is starting to decline in popularity.
Timestamped Summary
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Bullfighting is a controversial and barbaric tradition that involves the killing of thousands of bulls each year, with tourists being a major source of support for the practice.
05:07
Bullfighting has a long history dating back to 1500 BC and has evolved into various forms, including horseback bullfighting, but the purpose remains the same - to kill the bull under certain conditions, and while there is growing opposition to the practice, it is still deeply rooted in Spanish culture.
10:17
Bullfighting has a long history dating back to the 11th century and has gone through various changes, including being banned and then becoming the national sport of Spain, but it is still practiced in other countries as well; however, the treatment of the bulls leading up to the fight is cruel and abusive.
15:19
In a bullfight, the first act involves picadors weakening the bull's neck muscles so that the Matador can easily access its heart, and the second act involves bandel Yarros further weakening the bull; finally, in the third act, the Matador has 15 minutes to kill the bull using a cape.
20:19
The Matador kills the bull by plunging a sword into its shoulder blades, and if done correctly, the bull dies almost immediately, but if not, a bandellero will deliver another thrust of a blade to ensure the bull is dead; sometimes the bull survives and is killed by other means, such as being run over by a tractor or shot by people in the stands.
25:20
The Matador simulates the death blow and claims to spare the bull's life, but in reality, the bull is taken away to be used for breeding, while the horses involved in the bullfighting are abused and have their vocal cords severed.
30:15
Bulls used in bullfighting are specifically bred and tested for bravery and ferocity, but some matadors prefer placid and docile bulls to avoid being gored and to keep the show going.
34:49
Bullfighting is starting to decline in popularity in Spain, with evidence such as changing popular sentiment, the ban in Catalonia, and the government's reduction in subsidies to small towns that can't afford to put on bullfights.
39:25
Bulls experience suffering in bullfighting, and if you're against it, you can contact the embassies of participating countries and refuse to visit or spend money there.
44:09
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