Rodeos, like all forms of animal cruelty, child abuse, and domestic violence, should be viewed as evil – pure and simple. Like all forms of violence, rodeos are based on control and domination. For those who call rodeos a sport – nothing could be more ridiculous, unless you consider a grown man or women inflicting pain and suffering on an innocent, terrified animal. Think about it. Ask any cop about child abuse and domestic violence. The abuser gets a thrill out of torturing his victim.
Case in point: At the National High School Finals Rodeo, terrified baby goats are chased down by contestants on horseback as an appalling excuse for "sport" and "family entertainment".
A goat that is already tethered to a rope is approached by a high school student on a galloping horse. Terror-stricken, the goat frantically tries to escape the oncoming horse and abuser. The roper jumps off the horse, slams the tethered goat down and ties its legs. It's a little like tackling someone who is already in handcuffs.
The video below describes the constant violence that our children are being exposed to in our high schools. Making matters worse, this violence is being portrayed as a sport. No wonder, our schools are becoming more violent. No wonder, child abuse and domestic violence are on the increase. It’s time for our elected officials to end rodeos and recognize that animal cruelty should never be described as sport.
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