Corrida

I love it when the bull wins.
Chicken crap madadore tortures the the bull until it's too weak to move fast.

Michel Bricteux wrote:
> ...cannot help but consider that this ritual is part of Spain's multisecular cultural inheritage...

> ...constitutes a good example of human compromission to satisfy basic needs...

> Are images of war and violence shown on TV that much more bearable?

No, but by fortune nobody (but a minority of generals, politicians and criminals) consider war and violence a "part of (a) multisecular cultural inheritage" or sometingh needed to "satisfy basic needs".

Ciao.

Michel Bricteux wrote:
> Thanks for your comment.
> I am aware of the very controversial nature of bullfighting but cannot help but consider that this ritual is part of Spain's multisecular cultural inheritage. As such , it cannot - IMO - be simply dismissed as a barbaric expression of human cruelty. In terms of evolution or alternatives, please note that, in Portugal, the bulls are not put to death in the ring itself but one can only assume that this is being dealt with after the fight, behind closed gates. Or, even worse, in a slaughterhouse. When you get a chance to visit one of those industrial "meat factories", you realize that what goes on behind blind walls constitutes a good example of human compromission to satisfy basic needs. Not really more glamorous, in my opinion, especially considering the quality of life of those animals "bred for meat", fed on industrial cattle feed and spending their entire life in 2sq. meter boxes. But one can more easily ignore it as it isn't exposed.
> Are images of war and violence shown on TV that much more bearable? Or is it simply that they have become so much part of our daily news intake that they have become innocuous?
>
> Best regards.
> Michel

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Viva la evolución!

Thanks for your comment.
I am aware of the very controversial nature of bullfighting but cannot help but consider that this ritual is part of Spain's multisecular cultural inheritage. As such , it cannot - IMO - be simply dismissed as a barbaric expression of human cruelty. In terms of evolution or alternatives, please note that, in Portugal, the bulls are not put to death in the ring itself but one can only assume that this is being dealt with after the fight, behind closed gates. Or, even worse, in a slaughterhouse. When you get a chance to visit one of those industrial "meat factories", you realize that what goes on behind blind walls constitutes a good example of human compromission to satisfy basic needs. Not really more glamorous, in my opinion, especially considering the quality of life of those animals "bred for meat", fed on industrial cattle feed and spending their entire life in 2sq. meter boxes. But one can more easily ignore it as it isn't exposed.
Are images of war and violence shown on TV that much more bearable? Or is it simply that they have become so much part of our daily news intake that they have become innocuous?

Best regards.
Michel

Michel Bricteux wrote:
> Are intolerance and religous zeal more honorable traditions?

Are you saying/implying that the corrida is an honorable tradition? If so I strongly disagree, I consider - as many others do - a barbarian practice which should be stopped immediately.

Ciao

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Viva la evolución!

Congratulation for winning, really breathtaking shot.
I had an assignment many years ago to cover a corrida in Venezuela, never did it again as I felt so bad when the event was over.
I'm not going to burn in hell as I don't enjoy it at all:-) but this is a personal opinion, no need to offend those who like this centuries old tradition.
I only hope that one day, this "sport" will evolve into a bloodless game where animal life will be spared.
Traditions should evolve as everything else does.

Great picture, congratulation again.

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> this is the most crappy tradition i've ever seen...and who enjoys it will be burned in hell.

You are obviously entitled to express your own opinion on the subject, which I respect although I don't agree with it. Now, with all the people you want to "burn in hell" (as you say), the place will fill up quite rapidly ;-) I understand you got me two entry tickets already... That's very generous of you and maybe there's a chance we'll meet there. I've heard of fanatical threats and witnessed gestures of intolerance before; last one to date in Gainesville, Florida. Doesn't help, really. Are intolerance and religous zeal more honorable traditions?

this is the most crappy tradition i've ever seen...and who enjoys it will be burned in hell.