Rodeo

Thank you for posting a swift response.Just for laughs. This is the action of the prestigious "animal rights" individual you quoted. =======>http://www.youtube.com...Rebuttal 1: Concerning the harm and mistreatment of Rodeo animalsMy opponent brings out the point that harming small animals including human babies is wrong therefore having horses, pigs, bulls, etc is wrong as well. The reason this statement is not valid is because she is using young and weak animals as an example, while the fact of the matter is that the animals that appear in Rodeos such as horses, pigs, bulls, and cows, are all very strong, adult animals. Whipping and kicking a human baby or a small kitten, is not the equivalent of kicking or whipping a full grown horse or bull much like the ones they use in Rodeos.The animals used in Rodeos can take the abuse and for hundreds of years now, whips have been used as successful tools for getting adult animals to move. Whips can be traced back to the ancient Egyptians and even more popularly, the cowboys of the Wild West, who used whips to drive horses and cattle. [1][2] Now back in the time of the cowboy, ranchers would be forced to rely on the well being of their cattle to make a living. Now obviously, if the whip was significantly injuring and wounding their cattle, they would have been rendered obsolete. But in reality they are simply effective tools at moving adult strong animals. Therefore animals’ being whipped is not a legitimate reason to accuse Rodeo's of being abusive towards animals while it is a legitimate procedure for moving cattle while not inflicting severe bodily harm.Now my opponent has also brought up terrible living conditions of animals but no evidence to back up her claims in her emotion ridden speech.Rebuttal 2: Concerning the violence of RodeosThis point is irrelevant regarding the legitimacy of Rodeos. I have already shown that animals are not harmed during Rodeos so there is no real issue. The fact that people like watching violent performances is also very normal. Many people enjoy watching war films, crime thrillers, espionage films, Westerns, etc. All of which have violence.Now I have shown that animals are not seriously injured during Rodeos. Actors aren't injured either during films. We aren't opposed to the film industry, so why should we be opposed to the Rodeo? Sure it's violent watching cowboys lasso and wrestle with large animals, but the animals aren't supposed to get hurt. Now I concede that there may be accidents in which animals do get seriously harmed but it is not common nor is it intentional. Regardless a handful of accidents are no reason to ban or oppose a traditional normally harmless and exciting entertainment event. Pro Rodeo Argument 1: Rodeos are entertaining.Refer to videos. Case closed. http://www.youtube.com...; http://www.youtube.com... http://www.youtube.com...Pro Rodeo Argument 2: Rodeos are economically successful and beneficial. Many organizations and entities that have become involved in the Rodeo have become very successful. Rodeos all over the United States have become popular as well have had growing revenue incomes. [3][4] Even Non-Rodeo businesses benefit economically from Rodeo events. People come from miles around to see this form of entertainment. Local businesses in the area of a Rodeo event have more customers and are able to hire additional staff.[5][6] Selling more goods and services and hiring employees is good and helps the economy. Reqarding selected quoatationsI'm also somewhat amused by opponent brought up the Thomas Edison quotes.I doubt she realizes the history behind the feud between Edison and Nicola Tesla where Tesla's inventions and ideas regarding electricity, such as alternating current, were becoming more popular, efficient, and groundbreaking than Edison's. In an attempt to discredit Tesla's ideas and inventions, Edison proceeded to electrocute several animals in public demonstrations to support the false notion that Tesla’s inventions were dangerous and flawed. [7] So by his own words, Edison was a hypocrite.ConclusionAnd all in all we have a enjoyable and successful form of entertainment in which animals aren’t abused or harmed deliberately, that positively affects the economy. Therefore there is no reason to oppose the Rodeo. Vote PROSources[1] http://bullwhip-info.com...(Whips have been around for thousands of years)[2] http://bullwhip-info.com...(Whips have been used to move cattle and horse)[3] http://www.ktxs.com...(Revenue increase in Rodeo event) [4] http://jacksonvilleprogress.com...(Revenue increase in Rodeo event) [5] http://www.reviewjournal.com...(Rodeo has severe positive impact on local economy) [6] http://www.kionrightnow.com...(Non-Rodeo businesses experience economic benefits from Rodeo. They have more customers and hire more employees)[7] http://www.wired.com...(Edison killed animals to discredit important scientific achievements)