i was listening to mike and mike this morning...they played (or espn did)a brief bit from another show on espn radio--there was a stat quoted that said 77% of people who participate in dog fighting are later charged with assault-whether on a child, a spouse, etc. we all know that serial killers have often started their 'career' by abusing animals.
i somehow doubt that you would find that kind of connection between a fan or participant in horse racing and future criminal behavior.
horses are runners, racing is an extension of their natural behavior.
dog fighting is NOT an extension of natural canine behavior. dogs are pack animals, who naturally work together for the health of the pack.
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