Popular Post kingofsurrey Posted July 13, 2019 Popular Post Share Posted July 13, 2019 Time for the Calgary Stampede to Evolve... ? Why would anyone think of paying money to attend an event that exploits animals for peoples entertainment. https://www.theglobeandmail.com/opinion/article-dear-calgary-its-time-for-the-stampede-to-evolve/ 1 2 2 7 5 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Popular Post Monty Posted July 13, 2019 Popular Post Share Posted July 13, 2019 5 minutes ago, kingofsurrey said: Why would anyone think of paying money to attend an event that exploits animals for peoples entertainment. Because some people aren’t you. People are different and *shocker* that doesn’t mean what they do and/or enjoy are “wrong”, especially when it’s not against any law. 1 4 2 10 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Angry Goose Posted July 13, 2019 Share Posted July 13, 2019 2 minutes ago, Monty said: Because some people aren’t you. People are different and *shocker* that doesn’t mean what they do and/or enjoy are “wrong”, especially when it’s not against any law. The law isn't always up to date with our considered moral beliefs. 3 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Squamfan Posted July 13, 2019 Share Posted July 13, 2019 12 minutes ago, kingofsurrey said: Time for the Calgary Stampede to Evolve... ? Why would anyone think of paying money to attend an event that exploits animals for peoples entertainment. https://www.theglobeandmail.com/opinion/article-dear-calgary-its-time-for-the-stampede-to-evolve/ are you a vegan? also if your going to eat a 2 pound stake for dinner then your statement is hypercritical 3 1 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Popular Post Ryan Strome Posted July 13, 2019 Popular Post Share Posted July 13, 2019 Omg 2019 in Canada is so Annoying... No more rodeos now. What's next will I get in trouble if I accidentally step on a ant? 2 1 6 2 6 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Monty Posted July 13, 2019 Share Posted July 13, 2019 Just now, SILLY GOOSE said: The law isn't always up to date with our considered moral beliefs. Absolutely. But that doesn’t mean it’s “wrong”, just because some people think it should be changed. When the overwhelming majority of society/world think otherwise, it’s not time to change said laws. Now, is this something that could change in the future? Absolutely. But honestly, not until it stops making money. I mean, and let’s be serious here, everyone knows that cigarettes are terribly unhealthy. And something that doesn’t just effect the individual. But, why does it remain legal? Because it makes a lot of money. The Stampede won’t stop. Why? Because it brings in boatloads if money to Alberta from around the world, not just from Canadians. People can think that the law needs to change in regards to the Stampede. But when it brings in loads of tourists from not only other provinces, but from dozens of countries throughout the world that don’t see it as an issue (and neither from the Stampedes sponsors), it’s not changing. 2 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
kingofsurrey Posted July 13, 2019 Author Share Posted July 13, 2019 (edited) 5 minutes ago, Squamfan said: are you a vegan? also if your going to eat a 2 pound stake for dinner then your statement is hypercritical Watching animals suffer for entertainment is really not in the same category in my opinion...... Edited July 13, 2019 by kingofsurrey 2 1 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
kingofsurrey Posted July 13, 2019 Author Share Posted July 13, 2019 2 minutes ago, Ryan Strome said: Omg 2019 in Canada is so Annoying... No more rodeos now. What's next will I get in trouble if I accidentally step on a ant? Can rodeos become animal free ? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Squamfan Posted July 13, 2019 Share Posted July 13, 2019 3 minutes ago, Ryan Strome said: Omg 2019 in Canada is so Annoying... No more rodeos now. What's next will I get in trouble if I accidentally step on a ant? Yes you will 1 1 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ryan Strome Posted July 13, 2019 Share Posted July 13, 2019 Just now, kingofsurrey said: Can rodeos become animal free ? Can you stop eating meat? 3 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
420Fish Posted July 13, 2019 Share Posted July 13, 2019 Actually, I think we need to exploit animals more often. Creates jobs, profits, food source, services, entertainment, and a healthy lifestyle for people. The benefits are endless. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Angry Goose Posted July 13, 2019 Share Posted July 13, 2019 3 minutes ago, Monty said: Absolutely. But that doesn’t mean it’s “wrong”, just because some people think it should be changed. When the overwhelming majority of society/world think otherwise, it’s not time to change said laws. Now, is this something that could change in the future? Absolutely. But honestly, not until it stops making money. I mean, and let’s be serious here, everyone knows that cigarettes are terribly unhealthy. And something that doesn’t just effect the individual. But, why does it remain legal? Because it makes a lot of money. The Stampede won’t stop. Why? Because it brings in boatloads if money to Alberta from around the world, not just from Canadians. People can think that the law needs to change in regards to the Stampede. But when it brings in loads of tourists from not only other provinces, but from dozens of countries throughout the world that don’t see it as an issue (and neither from the Stampedes sponsors), it’s not changing. To be fair, I mis interpreted in a sense what you said. People can go to the stampede and take in the calf roping or chuck wagon events because they are permitted to do so. It's not wrong in that sense. What we ought to do, in a normative sense is up for discussion. Im not disputing at all the role money plays in terms of changing our practices. But that's just a practical consideration. It shouldn't determine what we owe each other. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
kingofsurrey Posted July 13, 2019 Author Share Posted July 13, 2019 7 minutes ago, Ryan Strome said: Can you stop eating meat? Of course , super easy now days.... Luckily as humans evolve .... we won't support watching animals hurt for our entertainment though...... 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Stelar Posted July 13, 2019 Share Posted July 13, 2019 31 minutes ago, kingofsurrey said: Time for the Calgary Stampede to Evolve... ? Why would anyone think of paying money to attend an event that exploits animals for peoples entertainment. https://www.theglobeandmail.com/opinion/article-dear-calgary-its-time-for-the-stampede-to-evolve/ Because it would then ruin your view that all Albertans are cowboys....... 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
kingofsurrey Posted July 13, 2019 Author Share Posted July 13, 2019 1 minute ago, Stelar said: Because it would then ruin your view that all Albertans are cowboys....... Heh, i am a former Albertan. LOL. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Gurn Posted July 13, 2019 Share Posted July 13, 2019 7 minutes ago, kingofsurrey said: Of course , super easy now days.... Luckily as humans evolve .... we won't support watching animals hurt for our entertainment though...... You 'all might want to look up the ingredient list before switching on a regular basis. 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mpt Posted July 13, 2019 Share Posted July 13, 2019 Save a horse, ride a cowboy 1 3 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Fanuck Posted July 13, 2019 Share Posted July 13, 2019 19 minutes ago, Monty said: But honestly, not until it stops making money. Because it makes a lot of money. Because it brings in boatloads if money to Alberta from around the world, not just from Canadians. Admittedly I can't personally substantiate this, but I've heard from a number of sources including a close personal friend of mine rather high up with a oil/gas company that the actual 'rodeo' part of the stampede hasn't made money in a long, long time. That's why they have things like rides, games , carnival, concerts, ect...to make up for the 'rodeo' not making money. The city/province and hundreds of private companies subsidise the entire event heavily. My friends company alone puts in over six figures every year. So while the entity of the stampede might generate economic benefits let's not kid ourselves about how much money the rodeo part itself is generating. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Gurn Posted July 13, 2019 Share Posted July 13, 2019 13 minutes ago, mpt said: Save a horse, ride a cowboy Ride a cow, boy? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Popular Post Bubble Man Posted July 13, 2019 Popular Post Share Posted July 13, 2019 Hahahaha, the only thing evolving in the human race is weakness. Our species is becoming weaker and less independent. At some point we will become so useless that we will literally starve to death because nobody will be able to do the work. More people will rely on social welfare and the economy will collapse. Global warming, artificial intelligence, a meteor, has nothing on the growing laziness and entitlement of the human race. Shut the rodeo down cause the animals suffer is just so embarrassing. 1 11 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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