Full Idea
Dog-fights and bear-baiting are naturally forbidden by law, because they threaten the personality of those who attend them.
Gist of Idea
Brutal animal sports are banned because they harm the personality of the watcher
Source
Roger Scruton (Animal Rights and Wrongs [1996], p.107)
Book Reference
Scruton,Roger: 'Animal Rights and Wrongs' [Demos 1996], p.107
A Reaction
Hm. If this is so, it is mainly because it takes place in a closed pen, where we can get a close look at the brutality and blood. It could be said to be more honest than hunting with gun or hounds. 'Go on eyes, look your worst'.