More opinions and feelings of this spectacle:

Bullfighting . . . Some think that it is an art form and a very important part of Spanish culture. They say that if weren't for bullfighting, Spain wouldn't be the country it is today. They believe that it is beautiful. Fans feel that the bullfighter's movements are graceful and athletic, like a basketball player going for a perfect lay-up or a dancer performing a ballet. In fact, one of Spain's most famous dances, el paso doble, is an imitation of a corrida or bullfight, with all its moves and footwork. One of the most famous pieces of music of all time, an opera called Carmen, has lots of bullfighting music in it. Many people think that if Spain lost bullfighting, it would lose a part of its history, its culture, and its excitement.

Others disagree. They say that even though bullfighting is exciting, it is too cruel and dangerous. People who look out for the rights of animals feel that it is not even a fair contest, that the bullfighter always has the advantage over the bull. After all, he has other people on horses in the ring to help him confuse the bull. They even stick sharp objects into the bull's body to deaden his senses. Still other people feel that it is too dangerous for the bullfighter, that the bull can still cause very serious injuries and even death. Because of this, many fans do not like the fact that women are starting to choose bullfighting as a career. They think that women are weaker than men and could get hurt more easily in the ring. They think that if bullfighting is going to continue, it should be a man's world.

As I said in all of the post I've written before, there are many opinions about this spectacle and all of them has to be respected