Catalans Turn Thumbs Down on Bullfights, Poll Says
Catalans, always proud of the things that make them different from other Spaniards, disapprove of bullfighting, according to an opinion poll.
The survey in the northeastern region published Tuesday showed 53% of Catalans questioned thought the sport should be banned, 12% thought it was cruel but should not be stopped and 23% thought it would be acceptable if it did not end with the death of the bull.
Only 8% thought bullfighting was a good thing.
The poll was carried out for the Catalan regional government, which last year became the first in Spain to introduce a law to protect animals against cruelty.
The law does not prevent bullfights at permanent rings.
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