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Originally Posted by ISiddiqui
I think he's saying that blaming it on drugs is silly since its been going on for quite a while. There is just more media coverage of it nowadays, but, really, it was probably worse in the 30s, 40s, and 50s. Just read the descriptions of the lesser races in "Seabiscuit".
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Probably right, and I disagree with a lot of what the original poster has said.
However, it makes me uncomfortable to put animals in this kind of position where we are breeding them, endangering them, and ultimately killing them for our recreational pursuits.
I actually enjoy placing a bet or ten on the horses, but am certainly conflicted as to whether or not it's right to put them in that position when it seems that death is a constant, real possibility for these animals.
It's a complicated situation, in my opinion.