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Old 05-06-2008, 04:23 PM
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I don't know...maybe...
I guess when I see things like this, it sort of hits a pressure valve for me.

Plus.. the racing industry doesn't exactly have the best track record in the world....
And is it even ethical to breed horses for racing like this?

There is some better information here:
Eight Belles' Death Sparks Controversy, Demise Of Filly In Kentucky Derby Prompts Debate Over Image And Safety Of Horse Racing - CBS News
http://www.nytimes.com/2008/05/04/sp...+Belles&st=nyt
http://www.nytimes.com/aponline/spor...yt&oref=slogin
http://www.nytimes.com/2008/05/06/sp...+Belles&st=nyt


Now, I generally have very little use for PETA, I tend to view them as a bunch of publicity-seeking wingnuts, but in this particular instance...
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