Cockfighting is extremely popular in my country, the Philippines. In fact, it's a multi-billion peso industry, and if it were to be shut down, many ordinary citizens would be affected. It's said that cockfighting existed even before the Spanish conquest, which is why I believe it's deeply embedded in our culture and tradition, making it difficult to simply put an end to it.
Although many people say that cockfighting is cruel to animals, setting that issue aside and focusing on the event itself, I find it incredibly thrilling. The matches can be highly addictive—especially if you have a genuine passion for these birds.
Your thoughts?
Cockfighting has been around for a long time, especially in several Asian countries. However, this type of gambling is clearly not recommended today. Besides attracting large crowds, this type of gambling is extremely torturous for the animals, even leading to their death. Those involved in cockfighting gambling should be given criminal penalties, as this type of gambling can create a disturbance and also intentionally cause the death of the animals, which are often displayed in public.