Republican wants to slash penalties for cockfighting — and bring in robot opponents

Republican wants to slash penalties for cockfighting — and bring in robot opponents

OKLAHOMA CITY — Bills introduced by Oklahoma lawmakers seek to make changes to the state’s cockfighting laws by reducing the penalties for participating or allowing robotic participation in the fights. But opponents of cockfighting argue that reducing the penalty would send the wrong message to Oklahomans about the “cruel” and “outdated” form of entertainment. They said that voters in the state passed a ballot measure in 2002 making it a felo…

GOPer wants to reduce the penalty for cockfighting — and allow the birds to fight robots

OKLAHOMA CITY — Bills introduced by Oklahoma lawmakers seek to make changes to the state’s cockfighting laws by reducing the penalties for participating or allowing robotic participation in the fights. But opponents of cockfighting argue that reducing the penalty would send the wrong message to Oklahomans about the “cruel” and “outdated” form of entertainment. They said that voters in the state passed a ballot measure in 2002 making it a felony…

Oklahoma Legislature sees renewed efforts to change cockfighting laws • Oklahoma Voice

The Oklahoma Legislature is seeing renewed efforts to reduce the penalties for cockfighting, a practice that is currently a felony in the state. A rooster is pictured in a pen in Arcadia on Oct. 13. (Photo by Janelle Stecklein/Oklahoma Voice)OKLAHOMA CITY — Bills introduced by Oklahoma lawmakers seek to make changes to the state’s cockfighting laws by reducing the penalties for participating or allowing robotic participation in the fights.  But …

Oklahoma Lawmakers Bid to Modify Laws on Cockfighting- Urges Reduced Penalties and Robotic Participation

Key Takeaways: – Oklahoma is considering bills to lessen punishments for cockfighting. – Opposition argues that altering the laws downplays the severity of animal cruelty. – Some lawmakers propose using robots in cockfighting, provided real roosters remain safe. – Concerns have been raised about cockfighting leading to the spread of bird flu. Current Laws and Proposed Changes Lawmakers in Oklahoma have introduced a series of bills. The aim? To a…