I was deeply concerned to learn that a bullfight was scheduled for the
22nd
and 23th February in Guatemala City.
May I draw your attention to the fact that bullfights are horrific shows
in
which bulls and horses are tortured only for the entertainment of
people.
Whereas they are still persisting in some countries in the name of
"tradition", they are forbidden everywhere else where the "tradition"
cannot
be put forward (as it is the case in France where only certain towns are
allowed to organise bullfights) since they are now considered as a cruel
and
inhuman "spectacle". "Tradition" is the only motive that prevents
bullfights
from disappearing. How then a country like Guatemala can allow for its
first
time in history a bullfight?
By attending these shows, people are taught that it is normal - and even
entertaining- to hurt and disrespect animals. They learn that it is
possible
to be delighted from the suffering of living beings. All the violence
involved
in a bullfight teaches also violence between human beings. People who
cannot
respect animal have generally no respect for human beings neither.
Allowing in
your country such a barbaric show is the equivalent to open a door for a
violent society.
I believe that the wise and advised Guatemalan authorities will
understand
this appeal and therefore forbid this spectacle, following the example
of
Moscow and Cuba.
Sincerely,
