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rara-avis-l@yahoogroups.com, vhend1234@... wrote:
>
> There's something terribly interesting about all
this, that I can't quite
> figure out. When I read Cockfighter, I was
enthralled with the details of
> preparing the birds, and the statistics, all of it.
As a total animal-lover I
> expected to be appalled. I almost want to see a
fight, although I know I'd hate
> it. I don't know if my interest is due to
Willeford's expertise in writing or
> the subject itself.
> Vicki
>
Vicki, I think you would love bullfighting. Far more exciting
than cockfighting, partly because there's a guy involved
(considerable art, too). Now, I don't know if you'll root for
the torero or for the toro, but you will inevitable take
sides. It's in the nature of the thing. As to cockfighting,
I've never liked the types that gather around such sessions.
It strikes me as a villager-type sport turned into something
considerably worse than that. And I abhor betting.
Best,
MrT
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