Read the following article that discusses an ancient Spanish tradition and its moral ramifications:
http://www.bbc.com/news/world-europe-34213101
Answer the following questions related to the article:
1. How do participants in the tradition try ensure that the fight with the bull is fair and is the "purest of battles"?
2. Describe the kind of numbers that each side of this argument will have represented at the festival next week.
3. In what year did this tournament begin?
4. What is a microcosm? Why does Mayor Poncela claim that the event in Tordesillas is a microcosm for modern-day Spain?
5. How does Luis Guillermo Lopez Olea personally feel about the tournament? How does he justify selling his bulls for the tournament?
6. In your opinion, should the tournament in Tordesillas continue? Why or why not? (PLEASE NOTE: You cannot ONLY use the issue of animal cruelty as an argument for or against the tournament. IF YOU DO, YOU WILL RECEIVE A ZERO FOR THIS BLOG POST.)
Taylor Burge
ReplyDeleteThe participants of the bull fighting contest maintain rules, such as only attacking the bull one on one. They expect hundreds of animal activists to attend and some 30000 bull fighting supporters to attend this event. It has been said that the event has been held annually since 1534. A microcosm is an event that is seen as a small version of something much larger. Mayor Poncela claims the event is a microcosm for the Spanish culture. Luis Guilemo Lopez Olea claims that there are things he likes more than the tournament but there are also things he likes less. He says he is just trying to sell bulls. I believe that the tournament should continue because it is a tradition in Spain. There are so many cultural traditions that are dying out in the modern world and those traditions are all that's left tying us to our ancestors before us. I believe certain traditions need to be maintained to connect the new generations to the older ones, and sometimes when you lose the traditions your culture once held that whole culture can cease to exist.
Taryn Dockery
ReplyDeleteParticipants ensure that the fight with the bull is fair and is the "purest of battles by making sure that the bulls are never wounded, and they only fight one on one. There will be hundreds of people there who are against thisi issue, while there will be 30,000 supporters. The tournament began in 1534. A microcosm is a representation of something on a small scale. He says this because there are those who disagree, but the town has come together against threats. Luis Guillermo Lopez Olea says he is not for it, but he is also not against it. He syays that sellingbulls is his job, despite everyone’s opinins.I can see both sides of this argument, but the argumanet against is stronger than the argument for it. It is a tradition, and traditions are hard to break. However, not only are the bulls being harmed in this event, the people participating could be injured or killed as well. This may have been okay in the 1500s, but times have changed, and this is a very dangerous sport for both animal and man, and could result in death for many.
Emily Free
ReplyDelete1) There are strict rules against wounding the animal from the side or attacking in numbers rather than one by one.
2) There will be hundreds of activists and around 30,000 bull fight supporters.
3)1534
4) Microcosm is a small part of something that is much bigger. The mayor is saying that the event is just a small part of modern- day Spain.
5) He is indifferent about the tournament. He says his duty is to sell bulls, and it is up to the person who buys the bull to decide what to do with it.
6) I do not think the tournament should continue. Not only is it animal cruelty, it is dangerous for those competing in the tournament. They could possibly be injured by the bulls. Also, there are so many conflicting views of the tournament, and this could potentially lead to some dangerous confrontations.
BRIAN PHAM
ReplyDelete1. Participants in the tradition try to ensure that the fight with the bull is fair by enforcing strict rules such as not being able to attack from the side of the bull or in large numbers.
2. The numbers that will be involved in the Tordesillas event will be a 120,000 strong petitioners of Pacma led by Silvia Barquero along with hundreds of other activists. The other side of the argument is composed of at most 30,000 bullfighting supoorters, with law enforcement ready to keep both sides apart during the event.
3. The tournament is said to have began in 1534.
4. A microcosm is the representation of something larger on a smaller scale. Mayor Poncela claims that the event in Tordesillas is a microcosm because it represents what Spanish society has become so far and how the choice between declining or continuing bullfighting could have on Spanish society.
5. Olea does not seem to really care whether bullfighting should be declined or continued and states that he just sells bulls. This is justified by Olea who makes himself seem unimportant and uninvolved.
6. I believe the tournament should continue because the entire article is about whether a 500 year old tradition still has the "power" to keep going. The reasoning for why I think bullfighting should continue is the fact that traditions are a way of life for people and that it is increasingly difficult to achieve declination of a tradition since people become so attached to what they hold most dear to them. Therefore, the main issue is not that of animal cruelty, but whether the tradition is going to continue or decline based on peoples' values.
1. They make rules that nothing can be thrown at them, you have to hit to mortally wound, not to just wound the bull, and its only one person at a time.
ReplyDelete2. As much as 120,000 are actually going to go against the tradition.
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4. It means that Spanish society is a small society that still follows the tradition. Because many people are against it.
5. He believes that everyone has a right to their opinion but it is his duty to sell the bulls.
6.I believe that the tournament in Tordesillas should continue because it is part of Spain’s heritage and history for the bull runs. In the same since, bull fights are part of Spain’s history and it is a sport. Just like in football, it may seem psycho for men to hit each other as hard as they can just over a football.
Ben O
ReplyDelete1. They ensure that people don’t throw things at it, they must approach the bull one by one and only attempts to mortally wound the animal, rather than weaken it, if the bull succeeds in crossing the municipal boundary, the tournament is declared void.
2. The number is 30,000 supporters and 120,000 protestors
3. 1534
4. Microcosm is a small group of people or sector. In the since that the supporters are less than those that protest
5. He feels that everyone has an opinion and that his duty is to sell bulls for the tournament.
6. In my opinion, the tournament in Tordesillas should continue because it is part of Spain’s heritage and history. They should honor their heritage. Just like in football, men running against each other and trying to hurt someone over a football might be cruel, but it’s the heritage and our history to do so.
Lauren Beatty
ReplyDelete1. They have strict rules against wounding the animal from the side or attacking in numbers rather than individually.
2. There will be hundreds of activists and around 30,000 bullfight supporters
3. 1534
4. A community or situation that captures the characteristic qualities of something in miniature of something much larger. He claims Tordesillas is a microcosm because the locals unite against threats and intimidations by protesters, and Tordesillas is a small part of Spanish society.
5. His feelings are mediocre. He doesn’t worship the event or protest against it. He says it is his duty to sell the bulls.
6. In my opinion, the tournament should continue. Although society has evolved since the tournament began, it is important to keep traditions alive. Keeping culture fresh and interesting is vital for younger generations.
1. They point out strict rules against wounding the animal from the side or attacking in numbers rather than one by one.
ReplyDelete2. Hundreds of activists vs. 30,000 bullfighting supporters.
3. 1534
4. A microcosm means a world in miniature. Because locals are united against the threats and that he was not a bullfighting fan and had never ventured on to the plain during the festival, so not all of Spanish society agrees with it and supports it.
5. He claims there are things he likes more about it and things he likes less, but his duty is to sell bulls.
6. I am pretty much impartial when it comes to the tournament in Tordesillas. I understand both sides. Most of the activists are fighting it because of animal cruelty, but I see that it's also part of Spanish culture and society (sort of like a smaller version of America's Macy's Thanksgiving Day Parade if you'd like to think about it that way). It is something they have done for years in their society that does not bring harm to many people and cause major issues, but growing away from these types of traditions is not always a bad thing.
Kailee Post
Casey Coggins
ReplyDelete1. The supporters of the tradition try to ensure that the bullfight is fair and the “purest of battles” by pointing out the strict rules of the event – that the bull cannot be wounded from the side or attacked by more than one person at a time.
2. There will be hundreds of activists, who want the bullfight to end, and approximately 30,000 bullfight supporters present at the Toro de la Vega next week.
3. This tournament is said to have started in 1534 and has continued every year. It has almost been around for 500 years.
4. A microcosm is a human nature or experience considered as a miniature representation of divine or universal nature. The Mayor claims that the event is a microcosm for modern-day Spain because it brings all of the traditions and cultures together, and it gives a representation of Spain’s beginnings.
5. Louis Guillermo Lopez Olea has very little enthusiasm for the event. He justifies the selling of the bull by stating that it is his sole duty to sell bulls, nothing else; anyone’s opinions about it do not matter.
6. No, I do not believe that this tournament should continue because it not only brings inhumane harm to those poor bulls but also to the participants in the competition. For example, four participants were severally wounded last year, and the winner from last year has also received several threats. I do understand that it is an old and loved Spanish tradition and that animals were given to humans to be used, but some traditions must be stopped when they bring unnecessary harm to people and animals. Also, this event uses some of Tordesillas’ money, when that money could have been better used for the improvement of the city.
1. There are strict rules for the event. Participants can't try to weaken or maim the bull and can only attack one at a time. Participants can only attack from the front and only make a fatal blow to the bull.
ReplyDelete2. A petition of 120,000 has been commissioned to oppose the event. while last year there were 30,000 supporters.
3. This traditional event has been held annually since 1534.
4. Microcosm means "little world". In reference to the tradition, Mayor Poncela describes the event in this way because only a small group of people still partake in the event.
5. Olea states that "There are things I like more and things I like less." He doesn't care for the event but he sells bulls to make a profit and made 6,000 euros on the latest bull.
6. Throughout history, tradition has been a constant influence on cultures. Traditions will continue so long as there is a small group to remember and commit to it. The bull fight is a long honored tradition that has been performed for nearly four and a half centuries. If someone tried to tell you couldn't go out or lay around or goof off anymore, that (if your a male) you had to go outside and mow the lawn, trim the hedges, rake the yard, pull weeds in the yard every day, would you do it? I wouldn't. If your a female, you had to cook dinner each night alongside your mother, sweep the floors and porches daily, dust all the furniture, clean every part of the house (even the toilets) every single day, would you do it? If I were a female, I wouldn't. You can't ask someone to change something that they have known to be a tradition all their lives. They can't rightfully stop the festival without tremendous backlash by supporters. Like Olea said, "Everyone has a right to their opinion but my duty is to sell bulls."
~Blake E. Lockridge
kayla compton
ReplyDelete1. they fight the bull one by one
2. 30,000 bull fight supporters, 120,000 against bull fighting
3. 1534
4. a microcosm is a mini version of something. he claims it is a microcosm because the bullfights are like spanish history where many agree and many dont agree.
5.he feels pretty neutral about the event, he likes some parts but dislikes other parts. he says it is his duty to sell bulls
6. i believe the tournament should be stopped, not only because of the animal cruelty but because of the danger to the people participating. for example, in some bull fights there have been video recordings of bulls getting so angry they stab the fighter with their horns and throw them into the air. not only this but because it could teach children who look up to these bullfighters to do dangerous things and potentially hurt themselves.
1. Their are strict rules to the competition including not allowing participants to attack the bull from the side and not to attack to bull in a group. In the competition participants are required to attack the bull one by one. These rules help ensure the battle as the "purest of battles".
ReplyDelete2. There will be hundreds of protesters at the festival compared to about 30,000 supporters of the bullfighting festival in Tordesillas.
3. The tournament is believed to have been started and held annually since 1534.
4. A microcosm is something that represents a place or community and its culture. The tordesillas bullfighting event has been held annually for nearly five centuries at this point, and is a defining event of the country.
5. He likes some aspects of it but dislikes other aspects. He says his job is to sell bulls, and that he is only doing his job by selling one of his best bulls to the city council for this years tournament.
6. Yes, I believe the tournament should be terminated. In modern day society, these acts of barbarism are looked down by most of western civilization and it could be a cause of elevated crime rates. This annual tradition is not only displaying animal cruelty, but the competitors undeveloped modern mindsets. People with the mindset that these events are moral and ethical are more likely to commit violent crimes in soiciety, and therefore endanger the public.
Dylan hydrick
ReplyDelete1. there are strict rules against wounding the animal from the side or attacking in numbers rather than one by one.
2. 30,000 bullfight supporters ; 120,000-strong petitioned against it.
3.1534
4.anything that is regarded as a world in miniature; meaning that Spanish society isn't cultivated around this event, its just an event that is enjoyable to few Spaniards.
5.He takes a mutual stance on the event and just seeks to sells bulls, which the Tordesillas Council does for him therefor he could care less about what happens to the bull he is just rewarded for selling it.
6.i think that the tordesillas tournament shouldn't continue because there are more people against it than for it, and if the event holds no major impact on Spanish culture like Mayor Poncela claims than you will have much less people angry about it ending than those happy that it ended.
Cameron Rico
ReplyDelete1.) there are strict rules against wounding the animal from the side and facing the bull in numbers, it must be one on one.
2.) there will be hundreds of activists and about 30,000 bullfight supporters on each side.
3.) It began in 1534
4.) a microcosm is a a community, place, or situation regarded as encapsulating in miniature the characteristic qualities or features of something much larger. Because those are the features of their Spanish culture and define their history to this day.
5.) He said there are things i like more and things i like less, and he justifies this by saying its his duty to sell bulls.
6.) Yes, I think it should continue because its part of their culture to do this event and tradition is really important to Spanish speaking cultures
April McCool
ReplyDelete1. They try to explain that's it's fair and pure by saying that people try to attack one by one instead of by numbers, or wounding the animal from the side
2. 30,000 bullfighters support the tradition, while 120,000 do not
3. 1534
4. A miniature model of something. He said that locals were uniting against them and trying to be intimidating.
5. He said he has liked things more and liked things less, "everyone has a right to their opinion, but mine is to sell Bulls" he is very indifferent to the life of his animals.
6. I think it should stop. Yes it basically is animal cruelty but is also treating a captured animal as sport. Other than that is can be harmful to the people participating. If one is being chased they can trip and fall, be trampled, and possibly killed.
Abby Ingle-
ReplyDelete1.) There are strict rules against attacking it from the side.
2. )large numbers
3.) 1534
4.) a community that is an epitome of a larger unity; he feels that the locals are united against the threats
5.) He is okay with it, he says everyone has the right to their own opinion
6.) I think it should not continue. It's dangerous not just for the animals, but for other people as well. Other people could be injured in this event.
Brandon Appling
ReplyDelete1. By making sure contestants do not wound the beast multiple times before killing it and making sure the fight is always 1 vs. 1.
2.Hundreds of activist and 30,000 bullfight supporters.
3.It has been held annually since 1534.
4. A smaller world or community. It is unique to them, their own little world.
5.He doesn't really care, he's just the guy who sells bulls.
6.I think that the tournament should continue. There's always the issue of animal cruelty, but for most they simply cannot get rid of the tournament because it is tradition. This tournament hasn't missed a year since 1534 and will likely continue.
Julie Morrison
ReplyDelete1. They try ensuring this by not attacking the animal from the side and by attacking the bull in a group rather than one.
2. The numbers will be much higher on the pretesting side rather than on the actual bull fighting side.
3. This tournament began in 1534.
4. Microcosm means miniature or small, when Mayor Poncela says this he is meaning that it is not going to be a big deal and will only take up a very small part of Spain.
5. He feels mutual about the tournament and believes there are worse and better things and it is his job to sell bulls so he does it.
6. I do not believe the tournament in Tordesillas should continue because of animal cruelty. But, also, because of the way it starts wars throughout the country. It could also disturb the natural reproduction of the animals after many years of doing it.
Grace Glasscock
ReplyDelete1. Participants in the tradition try to ensure that the fight is fair by pointing to strict rules against wounding the animal from the side or attacking in numbers rather than one by one.
2. The numbers will be lower on the bull fighting side compared to the protesting against the bull fighting side.
3. This tournament began in 1534.
4. Microcosm mean a little world; Mayor Poncela claims that the event in Tordesillas is not a big deal and is just a small part of what modern-day Spain is.
5. He personally feels he doesn't necessarily support it, as he says, "There are things I like more and things I like less," but it is his job to sell the bulls and everyone has their own opinion so he continues to sell the bulls.
6. In my opinion the tournament should not continue. This is not only an example of animal cruelty, but it is also does not reflect Spain's society today. It creates issues within the society of the bullfighting being right or wrong which causes problems and disagreements.
Alyssa Gore
ReplyDelete1. There are strict rules on how to wound the animal.
2.There are large amounts of people on both sides.
3.The tournament began in 1534.
4.anything that is regarded as a world in miniature.He says the locals are united against any threats.
5.He doesn't agree or disagree he just does his job.He confirms the latest bull that will be used in the tournament.
6.I think that the tournament is wrong because its not only cruel but its putting peoples lives in danger. People are using weapons freely without any regards to safety.
Hunter Kamplain
ReplyDelete1. To ensure the fight with the bull is the "purest of battles," participants in the tradition follow strict rules against wounding the animal from the side or attacking in numbers rather than one by one.
2. The anti-bullfighting side with have higher numbers than the bullfighting side.
3. This tournament began in 1534.
4. Microcosm mean little or miniature: Mayor Poncela claim that the event in Tordesillas is a microcosm for modern-day Spain because it in no way reflects modern- day Spain so it only a little part of modern-day Spain.
5. Olea personally feels that he is not all for the tournament by saying, "There are things I like more and things I like less," but he also says that other people have different opinions on it and that it is his job to sell the bulls.
6.No, I do not think the tournament should continue. It is not reflecting modern-day Spain well, and not only is it animal cruelty, it is also degrading Spain, and could cause wars or disputes between the people of Spain.
Mayson McGee:
ReplyDelete1) The participants of this tradition ensure that the fight with the bull is fair and pure because they stick to strict rules against wounding the animal from the side or attacking in numbers rather than one at a time.
2) Hundreds of activists and around 30,000 bullfight supporters
3) Around 1534
4) A microcosm is a community, place, or situation regarded as encapsulating in miniature the characteristic qualities or features of something much larger. The mayor says, "There are people who disagree, but locals are united against the threats and attempts to intimidate us." That why he says the event in Tordesillas is a microcosm for modern-day Spain.
5) He says, "There are things I like more and things I like less," Then he says this about selling bulls, "Everyone has a right to their opinion but my duty is to sell bulls."
6) Yes, the tournament in Tordesillas should continue, because I believe that it's not a bad thing. It has been going on every year for a very long year. Its not a good thing to break tradition and I don't think they should stop. It is one of the oldest traditions and they should continue the tradition.
Drew Gardino
ReplyDelete-By having strict rules where you can't wound the bull you have to try to kill it and by attacking the bull one by one.
-30,000 bullfighters supporters and 120,000 strong petitioners.
-The tournament began in 1534.
-viewed as a miniature of the world or the universe. It is a symbol of the Spanish society in the 1500s.
-He doesn't like the idea of it. He said " Everyone has a right to their opinion, but my duty is to sell bulls."
-No, I do not think that the tournament in Tordesillas should continue, because even though the people of Tordesillas willingly go to fight the bull they are putting themselves in danger of getting badly wounded or even getting themselves killed.
1. By having strict rules against wounding the animal from the side or attacking in numbers rather than one by one.
ReplyDelete2. Hundreds of activist and close to 30,000 supporters.
3. The tournament began in 1534.
4. A microcosm is a community, place, or situation regarded as encapsulating in miniature the characteristic qualities of something much larger. The mayor thinks it’s a microcosm because the locals are united again the threats and attempts to intimidate us.
5. Luis feels like there is better things in life and there are worse things in life and that the selling of bulls is his duty and that he cant change anyones mind about bullfighting.
6. I personally believe that the tournament should continue. The tradition has been on going for many years and the council makes sure there are strict rules to ensure the safety of the bulls and the fighter. I can understand why some would think that this act would be considered animal cruelty, but as stated earlier, this has been a tradition for 500 years and it is important to the people on Spain
Paige Nolen
ReplyDelete1.They have to follow strict rules like approaching the bull one by one and only attempting to mortally wound it, not weaken it.
2. Hundreds of activists and 30,000 bullfight supporters. Next week they will have to have a lot of security to keep them apart.
3. 1534
4. Microcosm is a community, place, or situation regarded as encapsulating in miniature characteristics of something larger. That it is a big event in their city and it is one of the characteristics it holds.
5. He doesn't really have a feeling towards it, he says that there are things he likes more and things he likes less. That everyone has a right to their opinion but he feels that he has a duty to contribute to it and sell his jul.
6. I don't see why it should stop. It is a tradition that has been going on for hundreds of years in that community. Yes, it kills a bull, but there are worse things that could be happening. It is a tradition to them and there is no need for us to be involved in it.
1. The participants have strict rules against harming the animal in the side or attacking in numbers rather than one on one.
ReplyDelete2. At the festival, 30,000 bullfight supporters will attend while the activist only come in hundreds and will be kept separate.
3.The tournament had been held annually since 1534
4. Microcosm is something that is seen as a small version of something much larger. Mayor Poncela claims that the tournament is a small but large portion of the Spanish society and locals are united and stand with the long time tradition.
5. he persoanlly doesn't show any excitement toward the tournament. He justifies selling his bulls by stating that there are thing he likes better than selling bulls and that everyone has a right to an opinion.
6.I don't think the tournament of Tordesilla should continue because not only is it causing harm to animals for personal enjoyment and entertainment but an abundant amount of people don't agree with it and have been trying to put a stop to it against the locals.
Teriana Moore
Cole Frederick
ReplyDelete1. strict rules against wounding the animal from the side or attacking in numbers rather than one by one.
2. hundreds of activists and some 30,000 bullfight supporters
3. 1534
4. human beings, humanity, society, or the like, viewed as an epitome or miniature of the world or universe; He is saying that it is just a small portion of what they do in spain and the big bull fight held out there.
5. There are things he like more and things he like less, and everyone has a right to their opinion but his duty is to sell bulls.
6. I think they should. It's been a tradition of that culture and people make money to support their families from this. It's just an activity to kill the bull that was eventually going to be killed anyway, and used for food. If the people want to risk getting injured, that's there decision and their fault if they get hurt.
Hannah Glasscock
ReplyDelete1. They say that it is okay for them to do so because they wound the animals from the side or they attack in numbers rather than one by one.
2. Their will be more people that go to the festival that are against the bull fighting rather than people going their to support it.
3. 1534
4. A small place, society, or situation that has the same characteristics as something much larger. Because it is a small festival that they have but it's being turned into this big deal where people around the city are getting involved with.
5. He says that there are things that he likes more and things that he likes less which means that he is not really for it but its his job to sell the bulls so he does it anyways. That everyone has the right to their own opinion but it is his job to sell the bulls so that's what he is going to do.
6. No because not only is it animal cruelty but it makes Tordesillas look bad as a city. They are fighting with bulls for the fun of it but they don't consider how other people feel about the situation. They basically do it for their own enjoyment
Jake Presley
ReplyDelete2nd period
1)The battle has strict rules against multiple attacks at once and against attacking the bull from the side.
2) There will be hundreds of activist protestiong the fight and about 30,000 supporters of the fight.
3) 1534
4) A microcosm is a world in miniature therefore a small version of Spanish Society. He feels it is a small version of what the large Spain would be.
5) There are things he likes and thinks he doesn't like. He feels it is his duty to sell bulls.
6) I think the tournament is pretty cool. In my opinion it is a form of hunting man vs. nature. There are more in the community supporting the festival than not. It souds like an interesting attraction to me.
Colby Free 3rd
ReplyDelete1. By being against wounding the animal from the side or attacking in numbers rather than one by one.
2. 30,000 supporters of bullfighting
3. 1520
4. It is a a small city; They are all in disagreement and they are split between tradition and realizing that it is the 21st century.
5. Honestly I think that he just doesn't really care and he is just doing his job and trying to make money by selling his bulls.
6. No, i do not believe that the Tordesillas should continue because not only is it wrong and dangerous, but it is also not 1520 anymore. Things have changed and somethings should not continue only because they are tradition.
Sarah McWaters
ReplyDelete1. They keep to strict rules against wounding the animal from the side or attacking in numbers rather than one by one.
2.120,000 are against it and 30,000 are with it.
3. It began in 1534.
4. Microcosm is a community, place, or situation regarded as encapsulating the qualities or features of something larger. He says this because he believes this event represents one of Spain's oldest customs.
5. He has no definite personal opinion on the tournament, and he sells his bulls because it it his 'duty'.
6. No, I do not believe the tournament should be continued. I believe this because it has caused such and uproar in Spain's animal rights activists it has become a world-wide concern, such that more than 100,000 people believe it should be a discontinued act.
Jane Frances Armour
ReplyDeleteParticipants ensure that the fight with the bull is fair and that it is the "purest of Battles" by not allowing them to injure hurting the bulls from the side and only allowing attacks to be one on one. There will be hundreds of activists at the festival next week, while there will be 30,000 bullfight supporters there. The tournament began in 1534. A microcosm is a little world and a world in miniature. Mayor Poncela claims that the event is a microcosm for Spain because it is like a whole another and is different. Luis Guillermo Lopez Olea personally feels indifferent about the tournament and he just wants to make money from selling bulls. He justifies selling his bulls for the tournament by claiming it to be his duty. The tournament in Tordesillas should not continue because it is animal cruelty by breeding an animal just to kill it. Also, young people could do it for fun without really thinking about it and be seriously injured or killed. Its important to have traditions, but some should eventually change.
CARSON WILLIAMS
ReplyDelete1.They apply strict rules against wounding the animal from the side or attacking in numbers rather than one.
2.30,000 bullfight supporters and 120,000 supporters of Mr.Barqueros organization
3.1534
4.A smaller version of a much larger subject. He is saying how the bullfighting is a tradition for the spanish and how people treat and attempt to stop them are effecting the spanish tradition.
5.He doesn’t really agree or disagree with the tournament, he solely believes that his job is to raise and sell bulls.
6.In a way, I could see why the spanish want to keep the tournament in Tordesillas going because it is apart of there tradition and has been for a very long time. But on the other hand I do believe that they should not kill innocent animals for the fun of it.
Aarons Pugh 2nd
ReplyDelete1. To insure the fight is fair, participants can obly approach bull one by one, no throwing of objects.
2. There will be at least 30,000 bullfight supporters, and a few hundred activists.
3. It has been held every year since 1534.
4. A microcosm is something small that has a direct relationship with something bigger. The mayor is claiming Tordesillas is a representation of the current Spanish culture. He says this to show that just a few activist can not go against an entire country and their centuries old tradition.
5. Luis doesn't care either way about the situation. He feels like his purpose it to sell bulls, regardless of what the buyers do with it.
6. I feel the tradition should not stop. The tradition is too old to break up now. There are many traditions that us as southern people keep. A great example would be continuing to keep the rebel flag. Yes it represens lots of things but it's about southern pride to others. Also the issue of animal cruelty is valid, but the bull is going to die anyway.
Mills Harrison
ReplyDelete1. The battle has to be one on one one man versus one bull you can not weaken or wound it you have to deliver a kill shot.
2. People that are for the festival have 30000 and the non supporters have 120000
3. It began in 1534
4. Any thing that shows a larger scale community or object on a smaller scale. because it shows a little bit how the Spain empire used to be.
5. He says he really doesn't care he "likes things more and he likes things less." he says every one is in tiled to their own opinion but his job is to buy and sell bulls.
6. Yes, because its a past time of Spain its like baseball or football in America. It is just like Hunting in the days before everyone got spoiled and lazy and if it was a part of the U.S.'s past time and people tried to take it away they would up set a bunch of Americans
From the BANGYHUNGER of the class To Mr Ray
Rett Saele
ReplyDelete1. By having strict rules against wounding the animal from the side and attacking in a group rather than one man vs the bull.
2. hundreds of anti bull fighting protesters and 30,000 bull fighting supporters.
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4. It's a little or world very small in comparison to the universe. He calls it that because it is a small event for modern day Spain compared to other major events held there.
5. He is not a bull fighting fan.He said that "everyone has a right to their opinion but my duty is to sell bulls." which basically means i don't care what the bull is used for my job is just to sell it.
6. Yes I feel that the tournament should continue. It has been going on since 1534, and has a great amount of Spanish culture behind it. To do away with the festival over the issue of simply feeling sorry for the bull is pretty sad. It is a fair fight and who's to say that the bull couldn't kill the person fighting it. The killing of the bull is a part of Spain's culture just as much as Americans shooting fire works on the 4th of July.
1. harsh restrictions on wounding the animals and attacking multiple riders simultaneously
ReplyDelete2. the mayor characterized the tournament as chaotic, and actors and musicians attempted to host another event on the same night to distract the masses, however, their plan failed
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4. a miniature world; because of the division it causes in the Spanish community and how different it is from their peaceful environment
5. he claims there are things he dislikes about the tournament, but he feels it is his job to sell bulls
6. The event causes way too many problems for just sheer entertainment. Not only does it mutilate and severely abuse innocent animals, but riders and innocent people get injured and even killed every year. The unimportant tournament results in divisions among the nation which are unnecessary. I believe there are better forms of entertainment and amusement which should be put in the place of the heartless, gory tournament.
Gretchen Whisenant
ReplyDelete1. They point to the strict rules against wounding the animal from the side or attacking in numbers rather than one by one.
2. There will be hundreds of activists versus about 30,000 bullfighting supporters.
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4. A microcosm is something (such as a place or event) that is seen as a small version of something much larger. Mayor Poncela claims that the event in Tordesillas is a microcosm for modern-day Spain because locals are united against the threats and attempts to intimidate them.
5. Luis Guillermo Lopez Olea is indifferent on the subject and justifies selling his bull for the tournament by saying that its his job to sell bulls.
6. In my opinion, I believe the tournament of Tordesillas should be discontinued. Not only does it promote animal cruelty, but it also doesn't allow people from other countries to see what Spain's society is really like. This event reflects badly on Spain.
John Threadgill
ReplyDelete1. The bull has to be engaged head on, only one challenger can attack at a time, nothing can be thrown at the bull, the bull must weigh at least 500kg and be between the ages of 4-7, and if it crosses the municipal boundry it cannot be harmed.
2. Ms. Barquero's organisation has a 120,000 strong pettition to Pedro Sanchez to prevent the tournement. Tens of thousands protested in Madrid's Sol square against the tournement.
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4. A miniture world. He's saying that Tordesllias is a small part of the Spanish society but the locals are unified to defend what they belive is their right.
5. He's indifferent towards the tournement. He simply states that his only duty is to sell bulls.
6. I think that the tournement should continue. It has been a tradition since 1534 and it is obviously very dear to some people. This tournement is a more glorified version of hunting for the bull. The bull has to a chance to die fighting and relies on its skill whereas a deer's life relies on the skill of the hunter. The bull has to be in top physical condition and has a victory condition, which actually gives it a fighting chance.
Na'Daisha Mckinstry
ReplyDelete1. the participants have to try to kill the bull they can't just try to wound it, they also have to go one by one
2.tens of thousands (people who are all for tradition) .vs. 120,000(people who care for animals)
3. it began in 1534
4. Its in its own world, its their thing not everybody's so it irrelevant.
5.He has things that he like more and things that he likes less he's only glad he got paid.
6. Yes i think it should continue because it is tradition in Toresillas, even if you do stop it you would have to replace the bull with something else.
~Heather Williams
ReplyDelete1. People in the tradition try reason that the fight with the bull is fair and is the "purest of battles" by using strict rules against wounding the animal from the side or attacking in numbers rather than one by one.
2. There would be hundreds of activists and about 30,000 bullfight supporters. Also a 120,000-strong petition.
3. The tournament is said to be held since 1534.
4. A microcosm is a community, place, or situation regarded as encapsulating in miniature the characteristic qualities or features of something much larger. Mayor Poncela claims that it's a microcosm because it's a Spanish society and there are people who disagree, but locals are united against the threats and attempts to intimidate us.
5. Luis Guillermo Lopez Olea feels that there are things that he likes more and things that he likes less. He justifies his selling of bulls by saying how everyone has a right to an opinion, but his right is in selling bulls.
6. I believe it should continue because they have done it every year since 1534 which would make it a tradition, and traditions should always continue. Also the tournament in Tordesillas what Spain is known for. I believe this should continue.
Kelsey Appiah-Opoku
ReplyDelete1. There are rules about not wounding the bull from the sides or attacking it more than one person at a time.
2. There will be hundreds of activists, but nearly 30,000 bullfight supporters.
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4. A representation of something on a much smaller scale. I think Poncela was saying that the tradition of bull fighting is a major event, but it is really just one small part of Spanish culture.
5. He doesn't like it but he doesn't hate it either. He said that his duty is to sell bulls.
6. Obviously animal cruelty is one part of the reason that the bull fighting should stop, as killing an innocent animal just for sport is cruel and unnecessary. Also, I assume that each year the Tordesillas council wastes close to another €6,000 on a bull to kill while that money could be going to more important things. Finally, I would think that because of the growing amount of opposition to the bull fights, for the next several years the victors of the event will be looked down upon and possibly physically hurt by the those against it.
Gabby Traywick
ReplyDeleteParticipants in the tradition attempt to keep it fair with the bull by not allowing objects to be thrown at the bull and only one person can approach it at a time. There is a large group of supporters for this tradition around 30,000 then there are about hundreds of activists. The tournament began in 1534. A microcosm is a little world, Mayor Poncela claims that the event is a microcosm because the people who permit it are in their own little world. Luis Guillermo Lopez Olea was not too happy that they sold his bulls and felt that was his place. I believe the tournament should end because it is animal cruelty and it puts humans in harms way messing with a bull. Plus, the event is just a tradition and has no religious connection that should or could keep it alive.
James Atchison
ReplyDelete1st period
1: You may only fight the bull head-on, and only one on one.
2: hundreds of activists and 30,000 bull fighters
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4: Something regarded as miniature or small. He claims this because the event doesn't represent Tordesillas, and a very very small part of it
5: He likes some things but not others. He says it's his duty to sell bulls.
6: I would personally prefer the tradition to stop, because it deals with animal cruelty. It is wrong, especially in modern society, to treat animals in such a manner. However, I wouldn't actively try to stop it because it's tradition. The event means something to these people. It's apart of their history.
Julie Brown
ReplyDelete1. How do participants in the tradition try ensure that the fight with the bull is fair and is the "purest of battles"?
The participants aren’t allowed to actually kill it, only a professional does a coup de grace to the animal’s neck. There are strict rules against wounding the animal from the side or attacking in numbers rather than one by one
2. Describe the kind of numbers that each side of this argument will have represented at the festival next week.
Hundreds of activists and 30,000 bullfight supporters apart.
3. In what year did this tournament begin?
1534
4. What is a microcosm? Why does Mayor Poncela claim that the event in Tordesillas is a microcosm for modern-day Spain?
It is something small that refers to something bigger,, and it says he is a sort of person to look up to for doing that.
5. How does Luis Guillermo Lopez Olea personally feel about the tournament? How does he justify selling his bulls for the tournament?
a. He is indifferent, saying he doesn’t love it, yet he doesn’t hate it. Its his duty to sell the bulls, his occupation.
6. In your opinion, should the tournament in Tordesillas continue? Why or why not? (PLEASE NOTE: You cannot ONLY use the issue of animal cruelty as an argument for or against the tournament. IF YOU DO, YOU WILL RECEIVE A ZERO FOR THIS BLOG POST.)
I believe yes and no. I say no because it will teach children to hurt animals, or that it is okay to take a life. But on the other hand we should never try to eliminate a culture’s ways, even if it isn’t the nicest thing in the world.
Matt Sloan
ReplyDelete1. Strict rules against attacking the bull from the side or in numbers.
2. There are 120,000 activists against the event. There are 30,000 for the event.
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4. A small representation of something larger. Represents Spanish society
5. Does not care that much.
6. The tradition should stop. It should stop because a bull is a sentient being and having a celebration that people look forward to each year ( like easter or fourth of July) that involves chopping the head off a bull is wrong and extremely cruel. Tradition is not a justification for this either because tradition alone is not a justification for anything. For example, for hundreds of years in the past women and African Americans have never had equal rights as the white man( this was tradition) and this is definitely not right.
John McDonough
ReplyDeleteIn order to keep the competition fair participants are required to attack the bull one at a time and all attacks must be an attempted fatal blow and not merely to weaken the bull. 30 thousands of supporters of the event will be there as opposed to hundreds of people in opposition. The event was first held in 1534. A microcosm is something that has the qualities of something much larger. Tordesillas is a microcosm of modern day spain because it includes all aspects of modern Spanish culture.Lopez Olea does not particulrly like the event but he views it as his duty to breed bulls since it is his job. I believe that the tournament in Tordesillas should continue because it is a tradition that there is no valid reason to end it. The tournament's forbid the participants from attacking the bull to weaken it and require that all the attacks be intended to be fatal to the bull. This is really not that cruel of an event and when you compare one cow being killed in a traditional eventonce a year and most likely being eaten afterwards to the huge quantity of cows killed for Mcdonald's hamburgers every day.
Brooke Allen
ReplyDelete1) Only attempts to mortally wound the animal are allowed, no lances can be thrown, and there is a foul line.
2) There are hundreds of activists and abut 30,000 bullfighter supporters.
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4) It is some that is seen as being miniature or small in size. He means that this event does not represent Tordesillas and that there is a lot more to Spanish culture than this event.
5) He likes some aspects of it not not others. He states that his ultimate duty is to sell bulls.
6) I think that this tradition should be allowed to continue. If there are guidelines put in place to end the bull's life in a humane manner then it is no different than hunting for sport. This practice is also a tradition that has been around for hundreds of years and because of that it is very symbolic to many of the citizens of Tordesillas.
Sam Andrus
ReplyDelete1.) Participants have strict rules to not attack the bull from the side and to have a one-on-one battle.
2.) Hundreds of Activists and nearly 30,000 supporters.
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4.) Something miniature or on a small scale. He says this because the event only represents a fraction of the culture and society of Spain.
5.) He feels sort of indifferent about it. It wouldn't matter to him personally if it was discontinued or not. He sees it as his duty to sell bulls, and he says that he only sells them and what people do with them are up to the new owners.
6.) If people want to continue a tradition that they see as a valuable part of their culture and heritage, then they should be able to continue it. It isn't really my place to say whether the tournament should end or continue. As long as no one's rights are being infringed or violated then it doesn't matter to me.
Michael Ayala
ReplyDelete1. By only being able to challenge it one by one and to not just beat it up put to deliver a fatal blow.
2. There will be hundreds of protesters and only around 30,000 supporters.
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4. Is something that is small but becomes bigger in the process. He says this because before the people of Spain did not care as much as they do now about the safety of the bull.
5. He doesn't really care about the cause, but that only his Bulls get sold mostly.
6. I see that animal cruelty is wrong and should be stopped. But in this case I belive that they should continue with this tradition. Because it has been a part of their history for ages and it would be bad just to stop it. And at least they are not just being vicious animals about it.
Katelyn Hardy
ReplyDelete1. They are keeping it "the purest of battles" because they are keeping the 500-year-old tradition going, but they are keeping the strict rules that state that the animal should not wounded from the side and it can't be attacked by a group of people.
2. Tens of thousands demand that the event be prohibited, 30,000 support the bulfights, and Ms Barquero's organization presented a petition that was signed by 120,000 people, asking Pedro Sanchez to prevent any socialist mayor from authorizing such an event.
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4. Microcosm means small or miniature; Mayor Poncela is saying that it's only a small amount of people that are against it, compared to the amount of people that support it.
5. There are somethings he dislikes and somethings he likes. He thinks it is his duty to sell then nonetheless.
6. I do not think that the tournament should continue. Not only is this a prime example of animal cruelty, it is not a safe thing to participate in. I find it idiotic that people would want to be chased by a bull, and then fight to see who can kill it first.
Austin Levins
ReplyDelete1. One can only fight the bull head on. No throwing lances at it or attacking it from the side.
2. There are hundreds of activist, but over 30,000 bull fighters.
3. It was started in 1534.
4. A microcosm is a smaller representation of a larger thing. He does this because the city Represents the cultural clash occuring between Tradition and modernism in Spain.
5. He is neutral. This is not a big deal to him, and he makes money on it.
6. I believe it should continue. It is part of their culture and it does not hurt anyone. They make sure the bull does not suffer, but dies quickly. The bull being killed does not effect the protestors lives, so the should not care.
1.strict rules against wounding the animal from the side or attacking in numbers rather than one by one.
ReplyDelete2.hundreds of activists, 30k bull fighters.
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4.. A microcosm is a community, place, or situation regarded as encapsulating in miniature the characteristic qualities or features of something much larger. Mayor Poncela says it's a microcosm because it's a Spanish society where locals are united against the threats and attempts to intimidate us.
5.He doesn't like or hate it. It's his duty to sell bulls.
6. I do not believe it should be ended, however I do believe it should be revised. For instance, more laws could be enacted to further prevent animal cruelty. Also, the historical context should leave some continuity and tradition for those who love and cherish this event. Historically, the tradition should stay but needs to be altered in such a way that it leaves out animal cruelty. People abuse animals no matter what the circumstances is which is why most vegans become vegan. Animal cruelty happens throughout food chains, clothing chains that use actual animal skin, big-name companies such as SeaWorld, and many others.
Tanner Bramlett
Haden Jones
ReplyDelete1.they had strict set rules that rules out the bulls' suffering for long
2.30,000 supporters and a few hundred protesters
3.said to have began around 1534
4. A small world. He calls it this because it's a community of their own and way of life.
5. He doesn't particularly care for it. He says he has something better that he likes, meaning it's just an opinion
6.Yes, because this is a centuries old tradition and tournament. Something that old and held dear can't just be changed with a snap of a finger
Peyton Ochoa
ReplyDelete1. They have strict rules against wounding the animal from weak places or attacking in numbers instead of individually.
2. There will be multitudes of activists and around 30,000 bullfight supporters.
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4. A community or situation that captures the characteristic qualities of something in miniature of something much larger . He claims Tordesillas is a microcosm because the local residents are coming together against threats by protesters, and Tordesillas is just a small part of Spanish society.
5. His feelings are mediocre. He's strongly not for or strongly against it. He says it is his job and main concern is selling the bulls.
6. In my opinion, the tournament shouldn't continue. Although society has evolved since the tournament began, it is important to see that animal cruelty is not allowed. Keeping culture intact is very important, but that's only if it doesn't harm others..
Nate Sanford
ReplyDelete1)The participants only attack the bull one at a time, and no side shots are allowed; mortal wounds to the bull are acceptable, so this is what the participants do.
2) There will be hundreds of activists and tens of thousands supporters, 30,000 to be exact.
3) The event started in 1534.
4) A microcosm is a portion of something that is larger as a whole. The mayor claims that the event is a microcosm because it is a part of something larger. He makes this reference to Spain because the event does not define Spain as a whole, but just a portion of it.
5) He does not come out and say whether he likes or dislikes the tournament; however, he does say that he likes some things more and some things less then the event. He claims that he sells the bulls because it is his duty.
6) The tournament should not continue because not only is it animal cruelty to the bull, it is also extremely dangerous for the men. No one should participate in something that could potentially kill or severely injure him or her. The bull could puncture a participant with its horns or it could use its weight and force and stomp someone who has fallen. The participants could also be harmed or killed by one another in a way such as the following: A participant could disobey the rules by throwing a spear at the bull. The spear could pierce another participant injuring or possibly killing him or her.
Grace Gibson
ReplyDelete1) The law allows police to equip the aircraft with tear gas.
2) Small drones that weigh less than 55 pounds and must have a certificate from the FAA.
3) They have concerns on privacy issues because of certain things some of the drones can do.
4) They are already very expensive to begin with and if they crash it's even worse.
5) No because that is equivalent to them physically going on your property.
Dillon Baker
ReplyDelete1.You can only fight the bull one on one and head on
2. 30000 bull fighters and a few hundred activists
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4. It is something that is not large or signifigant; It doesn't represent how all of Spain works
5. He likes some aspects but not all. He says he has to sell the bulls
6. I believe it should. Its a part of the peoples history and it is a traditional festival. I believe it is something that should continue because they treat the bulls humanely and fight fairly.
1. there are rules against wounding the animal from the side and attacking in numbers rather than one by one
ReplyDelete2. 120,000 people have signed in petition against the tradition
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4. microcosm- a mini model of something; because the locals are united in support of the bull fighting
5. he thinks they are okay; he says it is his right
6. No, because it is wrong for the bull and the people. Animal cruelty plays a huge factor in it obviously, but there are other roles being played in the tournament that make it wrong. The choosing of regular civilians to fight the bull instead of actual trained professionals is dangerous for the person as well as they could be seriously injured or killed by the bull.
Abby Nelson
ReplyDelete1. By referring to strict rules against hurting the animal from the side and also they only attack one by one.
2. There is supposed to be around 30,000 bull fighters and around a hundred activists.
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4. Microcosm is only a small part of something larger. He says that Tordesillas is this because people who reside there are all united against the threats and attempts to intimidate them and they are only a small part of the Spanish society.
5. He doesn't care much about the tournament. Also, he just knows his job is to sell bulls and says its up with the buyer to decide what to do with the bulls.
6. I can see both ways of people wanting the tournament to continue and others wanting otherwise. It has been a tradition for this tournament to take place and many people cling on the fact that this has been a tradition for a very long time. However, i think those people are missing the fact that it is not just the bulls that are getting hurt, but it is also dangerous for the people participating in the tournament.
Talia Gordon
ReplyDelete1. By having strict rules that state you can't hurt the animal from the side and that attacking in numbers other than one on one is not prohibited.
2. Hundreds of activists and about 30,000 bullfight supporters
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4. It means a little world/ because the festival is only a small part of Spanish culture
5. There are some things he like and some things he doesn't his job is to just sell bulls
6. Yes the bulls do get hurt in this event however, this festival is traditional in Spain and has been going on for 500 years. It is also part of their culture.