LETTERS: VOTERS SHOULD BAN COCKFIGHTING

To the editor:

The article concerning cockfighting in Monday's newspaper utterly disgusted me. The actual thought of people being interested in this inhumane act toward roosters -- or any animal, for that matter -- is absolutely sickening. This barbaric source of entertainment should be banned and no longer tolerated.

Cockfighting involves two roosters that have steel claws attached to their feet. These birds are often made more aggressive with the use of strychnine or testosterone. This is comparable with bear wrestling and alligator wrestling, which are popular in the South.

I don't quite understand the enjoyment one would receive from watching two roosters fight. I feel this type of animal cruelty reflects the stupidity and lack of respect some people have for nature. Missourians should vote yes for Proposition A and ban all animal fighting.

RENEE SCULLY

Cape Girardeau