A state house resolution recognizing cockfighting as a cultural activity was passed by the committee on tourism, culture, and international affairs. From there, it goes on to the House judiciary committee, where it is not certain if the resolution will even be heard.
I wonder: Do HT'ers approve of a legislative resolution that recognizes the cultural value of cockfighting? Keep in mind that a resolution is not a law. Even if the resolution is approved, cockfighting would still be an illegal activity.
One comment: State Rep. Joey Manahan voted in favor of the resolution. Nothing wrong with that. But note what he told the HNN reporter.
Me thinks this is one of those soundbites that could come back to haunt Joey Manahan if he has ambitions for higher political office. What he's saying may very well be acceptable to his constituents in lower Kalihi. But in a state senate or city council race involving a larger electorate, you can be sure that those districts will include communities that are fiercely opposed to animal cruelty and that future opponents will use Manahan's statements against him.
KITV and KHON also did reports on the cockfighting resolution.
I wonder: Do HT'ers approve of a legislative resolution that recognizes the cultural value of cockfighting? Keep in mind that a resolution is not a law. Even if the resolution is approved, cockfighting would still be an illegal activity.
One comment: State Rep. Joey Manahan voted in favor of the resolution. Nothing wrong with that. But note what he told the HNN reporter.
But to the contrary Representative Joey Manahan, who was born in the Philippines, says he does not think cockfighting is cruel and is okay with the use of gaffs or knifes, which kills the animal during fights.
"It's part of our culture its part of our heritage and it's been there for hundreds of years and I've been to fights and I don't think it's cruel," said Rep. Joey Manahan, (D) Sand Island, Mokauea.
"It's part of our culture its part of our heritage and it's been there for hundreds of years and I've been to fights and I don't think it's cruel," said Rep. Joey Manahan, (D) Sand Island, Mokauea.
KITV and KHON also did reports on the cockfighting resolution.
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