SUM 2018: The culture of bulls in Spain by Laura Mulas https://padlet.com/mulas/26h45jfl828g For this Padlet discussion you will post 2 items by Wednesday July 11th: (1) Your reaction and opinion about articles that you read concerning the culture of bulls in Spain. (2) Another link and commentary: Find some more information about bulls in Spain on the internet. This information need not be limited to the topics in the articles. By Friday July 13th you will comment on at least 3 other posts. en-us 2018-06-22 17:54:47 UTC 2018-08-19 20:49:26 UTC hello@padlet.com https://padlet-assets.s3.amazonaws.com/icons/Optimplaces.png Bulls In Spain amy115 https://padlet.com/mulas/26h45jfl828g/wish/269679317 Because I am not Spanish and I only know a little about the history of Bullfighting, I feel like I cannot make a truly informed decision on the subject. Based on the article that we read, I can see that this is a hot topic in Spain and that here are many people that are against the killing of the bulls for sport. I do not find the idea of killing a bull or going to see a bull being killed appealing in any way. And I believe that there are always ways to compromise when it comes to subjects such as this one. I chose this article because that is exactly what they did. Bullfighting was not banned but certain aspects of the fight were.  Maybe this will be the future of bullfighting in Spain. However, although it is a great compromise, there are still some people that are strongly fighting against any form of compromise based on the traditional background of the bull fight.

]]> 2018-07-08 23:36:53 UTC https://padlet.com/mulas/26h45jfl828g/wish/269679317 Bulls In Spain cloynewelch https://padlet.com/mulas/26h45jfl828g/wish/269796494 I'm going to follow Amy's post and mention that I am not Spanish and I too feel like I can't make a full formed opinion on this issue. But I do think the readings were interesting and gave me insight into the struggle between animal rights and the Spanish tradition. This kind of clashing can go for a lot of issues we face around the world. I do think however, that the bull runs are dangerous but it seems like a tradition that some people enjoy. If they are willing to take the risk and have fun in doing so, I say let them. As for the bull fights, I understand both sides of the feud. People do not want to let go of a tradition as they shouldn't, but maybe there is a better way to bull fight and some changes could be made. As Amy mentioned, there is always a compromise that could be made. I chose to share this article because I think it would be good to know how this tradition came about. ]]> 2018-07-10 02:55:08 UTC https://padlet.com/mulas/26h45jfl828g/wish/269796494 Bullfighting in Spain sgabbard https://padlet.com/mulas/26h45jfl828g/wish/269877522 First of all, I learned a lot from the articles and learned about things I didn't really know before. Like Amy and Cloyne have said, I am not Spanish as well so I too cannot make a fully informed opinion on the entire matter. Because I have only read articles and heard stories of the bullfighting and running with the bulls, I don't have all of the facts, perspectives, etc. However, I have always been interested by the running of the bulls and it is on my bucket list to do. But I do not agree with the tormenting of the actual bulls. I found the New York Times article to be actually a very interesting read, but once it got towards the end I wasn't such a big fan. I can see both sides of the matter. The one side of being against it because of the torture and cruelty, but I also see the side where it has been around for years and it is part of the culture. I think that there needs to be maybe more regulations on the entire situation, like they both already said, compromise is key. I chose this link because it shows the recent festivities for 2018. https://www.cnn.com/2018/07/08/europe/running-of-the-bulls-injuries/index.html

]]> 2018-07-10 19:58:36 UTC https://padlet.com/mulas/26h45jfl828g/wish/269877522 The Culture of Bulls in Spain phamchel https://padlet.com/mulas/26h45jfl828g/wish/269924712 Like the previous posts, I would like to note that I am not Spanish. Therefore, I believe I can't create an opinion that's not truly informed on the topic. The tradition of the bull running I find it interesting. However, there are dangerous aspects to the tradition. I can only form opinions based on what I read in which, I don't have a strong opinion on it but rather seemingly neutral. It seems dangerous but if people want to participate, I guess why not? Though, in a recent article I found, I gain insight on an estimate of the number of people that get injured during the event of bull running. It ranged between 50 to100 people that get hurt from the event and it's uncommon for participants to be gored by the bulls but it had happened in the past. While bullfighting, there's the matter of a cultural perspective and the treatment of an animal. I lean towards more to the animals' rights but I do see the views of both sides.
http://www.dailymail.co.uk/news/article-5922815/Pamplona-bull-run-2018-need-know-San-Fermins-Running-Bulls-festival.html]]> 2018-07-11 08:12:04 UTC https://padlet.com/mulas/26h45jfl828g/wish/269924712 Bullfighting in Spa chowon https://padlet.com/mulas/26h45jfl828g/wish/269932403 Like everyone says I am not also Spanish and cannot judge their culture with superficial knowledges of bullfighting. To me, the bullfighting looks very interesting because it is not usual culture in the world. Moreover, when I imagine bullfighting, there are fast music, and excited people, and strong matador. It sounds very excited, on the other hand, while I was reading many articles, I have learned it has been many problems. Primarily, I do not agree to kill bull for entertainment even though it is culture. Moreover, there are many people get hurts because of bullfighting. The history of bullfighting is very long, but now we need to think about how people abuse animals for fun. I found an interesting article which is talking about three different stages of bullfight. 

]]> 2018-07-11 09:56:39 UTC https://padlet.com/mulas/26h45jfl828g/wish/269932403 Running of the Bulls saxon21 https://padlet.com/mulas/26h45jfl828g/wish/269981795 I found that the article regarding people of Spain protesting the running of the bulls to be interesting. I have always known of the running of the bulls but never much more beyond the fact that it existed. I didn’t know much about the history or why it was something people still did. It made me wonder how many people get hurt at these events and like the article states since 1924 15 have died. I actually found this number to be lower than I expected. After reading how many people are injured/die, I wondered how many bulls are harmed in this event. I did a google search and found an article that explains how many bulls die each year due to bull fighting events like the running of the bulls. After reading, it was understandable why people and organizations are protesting events like these. I feel like it could still be called the running of the bulls, and there can still be many of the traditional aspects they keep, but they could make some alterations that eliminate the bull fights and people running alongside them. 

]]> 2018-07-11 19:50:07 UTC https://padlet.com/mulas/26h45jfl828g/wish/269981795 Bullfighting in Spain vvoisin2 https://padlet.com/mulas/26h45jfl828g/wish/269993892 I learned about bullfighting in Spain several years ago and as someone who doesn't enjoy seeing animals suffer it made me sad that the tradition has lived on. I understand the important of tradition in culture but there are many traditions that have died society realized they were actually barbaric. Of course many Spaniards still enjoy the tradition of bullfighting and I think they probably don't think the bull suffers that much or perhaps they think it's acceptable because it is part of their history. In Rome they used to have gladiators, but that is no longer an acceptable tradition. The article I found was about why Bulls charge when they see the Matador's red cape (capote). Bull's in fact cannot see red, and they charge because they are irritated by the back and forth motion.
https://www.livescience.com/33700-bulls-charge-red.html

]]> 2018-07-12 00:02:55 UTC https://padlet.com/mulas/26h45jfl828g/wish/269993892 Bullfighting Hesam https://padlet.com/mulas/26h45jfl828g/wish/270005226 During my childhood and even before taking this class, bullfighting was one of the shows that I really wanted to go and watch. However, these articles changed my view. Honestly, I don’t feel right about it anymore. People tend to look at the topics such as bullfighting from different sides. So, it is expected to see people with different ideas. Some may like it, and some people may hate it. For me personally, I don’t like to, and I think it is not fair to suffer animals.

On the other hand, I am not from Spain, and I don’t know what the actual people of Spain think about bullfighting. I read that the Spanish Prime Minister support bullfighting. It is hard for Spanish to ban bullfighting if the prime minister supports the bullfighting. I think one of the reasons that Spanish politicians support bullfighting is the fact that bullfighting attracts lots of tourists every year. Stopping this tradition may have the financial disadvantages for Spain. The article that I found on the internet has the same information as the other 4 articles. However, there is a short video at the end of the article that shows the death of the bull is extended and very painful, making it unnecessarily cruel. 
https://soapboxie.com/social-issues/arguments-for-and-against-bullfighting

]]> 2018-07-12 02:28:33 UTC https://padlet.com/mulas/26h45jfl828g/wish/270005226 Treatment of Bulls in Spain kneebone1955 https://padlet.com/mulas/26h45jfl828g/wish/270016189 I am completely against this treatment of these animals. Tradition does not hold up when it comes to hurting a living creature for sport and fun. I believe the protesters need to keep growing in numbers and making their voices heard. The running of the bulls and the bullfighting needs to stop altogether. The article where Hollander stated that he thought the bulls had a majestic life and should be honored to die at the hands of a matador is just ridiculous. No creature should be proud to be killed by a human for fun and for entertainment. Those standing up for Spanish tradition feel that they are in the right, but why does hurting the bulls have anything to do with the Saint? The event was created for sport and fun, not because the Saint had anything to truly do with bulls. When it comes to tradition, no tradition is more important than causing pain or death upon another living thing. Change the event, change it where bulls are not treated like they are. http://best8851.check-moneypocket91.loan/?utm_medium=NQ3aDvyuBCtafRQJPeFC66tm%2bMNW8T%2baflxP0d0AJGo%3d&t=main4 I have attached an article about a group that is advocating for bullfighting and the running to remain, one of their reasons that they are for it is because the bulls are treated better and have longer lives because they are groomed for these events.

]]> 2018-07-12 04:35:56 UTC https://padlet.com/mulas/26h45jfl828g/wish/270016189 The culture of bulls in Spain emileelinnc https://padlet.com/mulas/26h45jfl828g/wish/270021503 Reading one article after the next, it was relatively easy for me to empathize with both those protesting bull fighting and those who greatly value the tradition. A campaign by an animal rights group prompted the banning of bullfighting in Catalonia, Spain in 2010. The article by USA Today, quoted a poll from that time which showed that 60% of Spaniards said they didn't like bullfighting, while 57% also said they opposed the ban because it was a rejection of Spanish tradition. The ban has since been overturned by Spain's constitutional court. I believe it's possible to hold multiple values at once, even though they may be conflicting or even contradictory to one another.  

This article by Time Magazine is about the sexual abuse and animal rights protesters at this year's festival. I hadn't heard so much about the problems of sexual abuse and even murder during the nine day long celebration. The article also touched on how local businesses might be affected by the loss of the longtime bullfighting tradition.
]]> 2018-07-12 06:10:04 UTC https://padlet.com/mulas/26h45jfl828g/wish/270021503 Ultimately the Bull Fighting festival in Spain causes both safety risks for both the humans and animals involved. The bulls are the ones that ultimately sacrifice their lives while humans normally are able to participate without being injured or hurt. I think this “celebration” is one that does need to adjust, as this is inhumane or at the very least be toned down. I do think it is important to remember that these bulls that are killed do not just go to waist. Traditionally the meat of these animals are given to the poor as a way of showing them that their community is willing to take care of them. Through these articles there is a lot of debate and even more protest about how we need to stop these bullfights. However I do feel like there needs to be compromise as this is a special event that holds a lot of culture but it also needs to be humane. cecelia1 https://padlet.com/mulas/26h45jfl828g/wish/270022362 2018-07-12 06:23:00 UTC https://padlet.com/mulas/26h45jfl828g/wish/270022362 The Culture of Bulls in Spain jennicolethompson22 https://padlet.com/mulas/26h45jfl828g/wish/270080257 After reading the different articles relating to the tradition of bull fighting, my view on the 'sport' really changed. I always thought of it as merely a tradition that is beautiful and helps keep culture alive within the Spanish roots. However, I see that this can also be viewed as abuse towards the animals. I completely understand wanting to follow traditions because personally, its a way for me to relate to my culture being so far away from home and from my parents but that doesn't mean traditions always need to be exactly the same as they were before. For example, gladiators and the Roman olympics don't exist anymore. We have The Olympics, which encompasses the idea of competition but with regulations and safety policies/rules for the sports. The idea that this tradition is used to bring in tourists because it's one of the main attractions/stereotypes people think of when they think of Spain, is a crude use of an excuse to value tradition when they really just value cash flow. I also believe that the safety of fellow citizens should not be put at risk for one specific day in the year. Not to be too extreme but I find myself comparing it to the movie, The Purge, where all laws are not in effect for 12 hours.
I wanted to share this article to show that if professionals are still getting hurt, why put untrained citizens at risk?
https://www.rt.com/news/432352-spanish-bullfighter-scalped-incident/]]> 2018-07-12 18:11:35 UTC https://padlet.com/mulas/26h45jfl828g/wish/270080257 The Culture of Bulls in Spain krysde https://padlet.com/mulas/26h45jfl828g/wish/270173404 When I was younger I always thought bullfighting and the running of the bulls was such an interesting cultural phenomenon, but I didn't understand why it was so controversial until I grew older. After reading the articles this week, I couldn't believe that these traditions were still allowed; especially the running of the bulls since dozens of people are injured each year and a handful even killed. It angered me to read how the bulls were treated as well, and I do support those who protest against these events. However, it's difficult to offer my opinion about a culture that is not my own... I feel that traditions are so important to keeping culture alive but I also believe there is a line between continuing tradition and recognizing the harmful effects caused by these historic practices. While browsing the internet, I discovered that a modified version of Spain's running of the bulls takes place in New Orleans. The attire is still the same but instead of running from real bulls, participants run from the local derby girls carrying plastic bats. Below is the link that describes it more.]]> 2018-07-13 22:34:01 UTC https://padlet.com/mulas/26h45jfl828g/wish/270173404 Bullfighting Purpose ar321 https://padlet.com/mulas/26h45jfl828g/wish/271238740 I never really did understand what the purpose of bullfighting was all about. Of course through film, this event seemed glamorized by media and to make it look like it was an okay thing participate and watch in Spain. I do like the way that bullfighting is being taken into consideration for the animals involved. Just like the human race, animals are also a part of the world we live in.  Although it's not fully banned, some who are set on the tradition are the ones wanting to hold on to it. It's understandable of how this long gone tradition is what made Spain, but sometimes traditions don't hold with every new year that comes. Wanting to know what exactly it is that goes on in Bullfighting, I found this article that gives a step by step description of what goes on. I do see that it is much of an art for the Matadors, Banderilleros, and toreros. When it comes to the Matadors turn, he performs the art of being able to dominate the worn out bull. Throughout this whole process of what each group does in Bullfighting, the reward for the Matadors were either one ear of the bull, both ears, and both ears along with the tail. ]]> 2018-07-26 23:39:06 UTC https://padlet.com/mulas/26h45jfl828g/wish/271238740 Bull fighting in Spain is one where I did not really know of or understand. Now that I have learned a bit more about it seems that the the tradition is more of one where it is about celebration but throught the hardships of the animals, it seems to be cross animal rights. This tradition is one where it seems to divide alot of people into two sides. One of cultural preservation and another of animal rights. I wonder if there is a way for the tradition to evolve where it can appease both sides. jungwhok https://padlet.com/mulas/26h45jfl828g/wish/273926847 https://www.scotsman.com/news/opinion/john-mclellan-bullfights-are-horribly-gripping-and-unjustifiably-compelling-1-4773212]]> 2018-08-19 20:42:31 UTC https://padlet.com/mulas/26h45jfl828g/wish/273926847