Revelers Gored at Festival Bullfights in PeruAt least three people were seriously injured at the annual bullfights held during Peru’s traditional festival of the crosses. http://nbcnews.to/1dvtn8I
Posted by NBC News on Tuesday, May 26, 2015
Each year, thousands of bulls are slaughtered in bullrings around the world. From the moment they enter the ring, the bulls don’t stand a chance, and sometimes, neither do the people who enter it with them. The bulls are often weakened by beatings, have their horns shaved to keep them off balance, or have petroleum jelly rubbed into their eyes to impair their vision.
Many animal rights activists, including comedian Ricky Gervais, have spoken out against bullfighting and the danger it poses to animals and humans.
Suddenly, he doesn't like flesh being pierced so much. https://t.co/F358eOI56a#BanBullfighting.
— Ricky Gervais (@rickygervais) May 24, 2015
Neither I nor any bull want you to fight it in a ring for entertainment. But if you insist, I honestly hope it wins. pic.twitter.com/7CJWKBfRlC
— Ricky Gervais (@rickygervais) May 24, 2015
People upset by the "poor guy" getting his stupid face ripped by a bull should help ban the "sport". That way "poor guys" won't get hurt.
— Ricky Gervais (@rickygervais) May 24, 2015
Just as a bullring is no place for people, it’s also no place for animals! Please, never attend bullfights, bull rides, or other events where these dignified animals are terrorized and abused. Let your friends know that bullfighting is a barbaric practice that should be ended immediately.
