Single Idea 4296

[catalogued under 25. Social Practice / F. Life Issues / 6. Animal Rights]

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'.