New Mexico Bans Cockfighting

American Voices

June 19, 2007 | ISSUE 43•25

New Mexico banned cockfighting last week, making Louisiana the only state where it remains legal. What do you think?

Isn't it better that those crazy roosters fight each other rather than us?

Daniel Rosen
Donut Maker
But if a fight should break out naturally, who's to judge the human urge to make it interesting?

Anne Malloy
Historian
Damn. That was the only sport left where I could stand around a pit screaming and clutching a sweaty wad of money in my hand.

Frank Benedict
Back Hoe Operator

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