Bullfighting in Barcelona to end with Catalonia ban (BBC)

[eppur_se_muova]

Bullfighting fans in Catalonia will see the last fights before a ban on the age-old tradition comes into effect in Spain's north-eastern region.

About 20,000 spectators are expected to fill Barcelona's Monumental arena, where top matadors will be performing.

Catalonia's lawmakers voted for the ban - the first in Spain - last year after 180,000 people signed a petition.

They say the bullfighting is barbaric, but opponents say they will challenge the ban in Spain's top court.

Sold-out show

The ban takes effect on 1 January, but Sunday's fights in Catalonia will be the last events of the 2011 season.
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more: http://www.bbc.co.uk/news/world-europe-15050706

[FLAprogressive]

1. Good riddance.

[teddy51]

2. Good, as it should have along time ago (if ever started). n/t

[Marie Marie]

3. Thank goodness. Always wondered why didn't hear more from

Peta and other animal rights groups on this barbaric sport. Was it wrong to cheer for the bull?

[UTUSN]

4. K&R #4 purely *human*-centered "art" that is cruelty to other living beings. n/t

[jberryhill]

5. Me so horny

Me love you long time.