Animal cruelty is always a hot button issue in this country. From local issues to Micheal Vick Americans don't accept cruelty to animals. The state of Kentucky however is divided on one animal cruelty issue, cockfighting. For those not familiar with the practice sharp, knife-like blades are attached to the talons of roosters. Roosters by nature will fight when put together, so when raising chickens only one rooster is needed per group of hens. After attaching the blades the roosters are placed in a round concrete pen and allowed to fght to the death. This type of activity draws large amounts gambling, drug activity, and often the illegal trade of guns. In the state of Kentucky this horrific abuse is listed as a mis-demeanor with a maximum of a $500 dollar fine. According to reports in The Mt. Sterling Advocate, Montgomery County, which has a large cock-fighting arena that would rival many boxing venues, receives in excess of 1 millon dollars a year from hotel, restaraunt and other business activities.
Although the venue was taken down by state law enforcement two years ago, a Louisiana organization has reopened the facility due to the lax laws. They are more than willing to pay the fines and report the income. Local law enforcement turns a blind eye and the local mayor of Jeffersonville, another Montgomery County town in which the venue actually resides, has stated his approval of the activity due to the great financial benefit to the local economy. Currently the Kentucky state legislature is looking into making the activity a felony but until then, the practice will continue.
You have NO IDEA what you're talking about. You're an animal loving liberal and you "think" you have a grasp on the 'illegal' cockfights. And of course, let's throw "DRUGS" in your liberal spew. Allow me to open your eyes. Cockfighting has been around for millenia. It isn't going anywhere soon. And you know what? I'm kinda hungry. I think I'll swing by KFC for a bucket of chicken on my way home!
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