Man, my adopted state is always in the news for screwed up reasons. Serial Killers, west Nile Virus, and now cockfighting. As a veterinarian, I assume I don't have to tell you what I think of this practice?
Dissed in Cajun Country
Cockfighters in Louisiana have sued to block a federal law banning interstate commerce in fowls because they say it discriminates against Cajuns (search) and Hispanics, reports The Associated Press.
Breeders of fighting cocks say the sport is integral to Hispanic and Cajun cultures, and claim the law denies people of the two cultures equal protection under the Constitution.
"The suit contends that the federal government should not be imposing its judgment on Louisiana -- that�s not federalism, that�s moral imperialism," said John Kramer, who is representing the group. "They�re dissing them, and dissing is not American."
Posted by nukevet at June 22, 2003 10:16 PM | TrackBackDoc, you have got to drop me an email to let me know where you practice. If you're anywhere near me, my boys Einstein (Lab) and Caesar (boxer) would love to meet you. That, plus Einstein needs his nuts cut off.
By the way, my father's side of the family is Cajun. There is nothing in our traditions, culture or religion (Cajuns are Roman Catholic - they were expelled from Canada for refusing to convert to the Church of England).
And John Kramer needs his ass kicked for using the nonword "dissing" as part of a legal argument.
Posted by: Jeff on June 23, 2003 12:09 AMForgive me - interrupted thought.
Nothing in our traditions mentions cockfighting. I believe the group that represents that segment is called "White Trash" and you can find them over near Pearl River. Dog fights, too. Fucking scumbags.
Posted by: Jeff on June 23, 2003 12:11 AM