I have grave concerns in one particular area... this practice is inherently inhuman and barbaric. The handlers of these fighting birds drug the animals to heighten their aggression and to clot the blood. They affix knives or ice picks like gaffs to their legs and place them into a pit to fight until one of them is dead, all for amusement and illegal gambling. Mr. Speaker, this barbaric practice is slowly being made illegal around the country. It is currently legal in only three States.
Charles Norwood: “I have grave concerns in one particular area... this practice is inherently inhuman and barbaric. The handlers of these…”
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Addressing concerns about the practice of cockfighting during discussion of the agricultural bill.
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