One cannot help but admire the courage of the matador, and any example of such courage deserves respect, but we (as hunters) are often criticized for participating in a "blood sport" and we understand because it's part of our world. Bullfighting is not an integral part of the North American culture, but that doesn't minimize it as a contest between man and beast. Like Sarge01, I wish it was a quicker, less torturous event for the bull. Though I don't see it selling many tickets here, I wouldn't deny the spectacle or the contest to any other culture.

I think it would be exciting to do and watch ,I would just like to see the bull killed quicker and not toutured.

It is in Mexico, and some spainish countries. Ethical I dont know but to be face to face armed only with a sword, got to give them at least some credit for their bravery. Me I'll take a .300 WSM and a couple hundred yrds advantage with anything that big.

The summer of 1960, I "ran with the bulls" in Pamplona, and attended a bullfight in Madrid there were movie stars and famous writers basking in their fame at ring side. Pretty heady stuff for a poor college student. I had gotten lucky and landed a tour guide/helper job for the summer. Very exciting, but not my thing, bullfights I mean.

If you happen to be Spanish and it is a part of your heritage then the answers to all the above are yes. I don't and won't deny a cultural event to anyone. One has to remember that on occasion the bull does win, and the Toreador I assume then wishes for a speedy demise.

Well first I'd have to say hats off to the bullfighters. You won't see me doing that anytime soon. But I feel that they could prevent suffering. If they had the bull chase them around and go for the red flag, and kill it quickly, thats fine. But I'm not really fond of sticking all the knives in it for minutes before finally killing it. If thats what you mean. Not all bull fights end in the death of the bull however.

007 is right - bullfighting is a cultural thing. So is cockfighting and dogfighting. So is cannibalism. In some cultures women are not allowed to vote or drive a car. We make all of our value judgements on what is ethical by looking through the eyes of the culture we live in. I don't condemn the Spanish for the tradition of bullfighting, but neither do I agree with it.

I think it would be more entertaining if you'd cage and starve a big ol' rooster for a week,then smear peanut butter & seeds all over Pighunter's leg and let em out in the same yard. Not real sporting, but entertaining,lol..Just kidding Pighunter,but you'd entertain us for a little while. Cultural thing called the Redneck Linedance is pretty simular

Sure, why not. It doesn't always bode well for the guy in the shiny suit and never for the bull. But, hey, if the bull wasn't so surly and confrontational, he could avoid sharp objects in the arena. He could just lie down in a corner of the arena and take a nap.

Depends what form of bullfighting you are talking about.

In Spain yes.

In America, bull fighters are the guys that save your butt after falling off a bull (bull riding). Many call them "clowns". But it is the clowns job to keep the crowd entertained and the fighters save the riders. Big differance.

Just what I'd expect from an Auburn Fan-LOL!!!!

just one small step from dog and rooster fighting.

The straightforward answer is, of course "No." Especially since you included the quantifier "Sporting event."

It's cultural. Gringos don't need to give the stamp of approval.

The more squirmy question is, "Is is entertainment?"