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Originally Posted by Devils'Advocate
I don't buy that in the least.
If I recycle aluminum cans, paper and plastics, but for whatever reason don't recycle glass jars, I'm doing far more than the neighbour who recycles nothing and calls me a hypocrite for not recycling the jars.
I certainly think someone can be against the abuse of animals for entertainment, but also eat meat. Similarly someone else can be a vegetarian, but like going to the rodeo. We are all hypocrites against our own hard and fast rules.... but at the end of the day I can live with myself if I do more good than harm.
I'm with Bob on this one. But being a vegetarian who attempts to purchases no products made from animals (i.e. leather), that should't be a surprise.
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I think the a problem is that those who are against the Stampede (at least the rodeo portion) see the issue as very black and white- either you are for or against animal cruelty.
And the rest of the people (I'd put myself in this camp) see it as a grey issue. For example, these animals are bred to be athletes, but life threatening injuries can happen. For these animals, it's their job- horses that are bred to work, probably would feel lost not working. To make a point about doing something, even though it's possible they could be hurt/die: I work on an oil rig, and it is possible I could be hurt/die here, or others on the rig could die. Does that mean that everyone who works on a rig should stop immediately because accidents can happen? If you view the issue as black and white, then yes. But if you understand there are protocols, and training, etc, then it can be deemed reasonably safe.
As long as there is proper and sufficient care for injured animals, and strict controls on breeding and certifications before they begin competing, I don't see why the Stampede should stop using animal athletes in the rodeo.
As for Bob Barker, his main message of getting your pets fixed is a good message.