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Animalist Party Against Mistreatment of Animals

The Spanish Animalist Against Mistreatment of Animals, known by its Spanish acronym PACMA (Partido Animalista Contra el Maltrato Animal), is a political party in Spain that focuses on the rights and welfare of animals. Founded in 2003, PACMA has positioned…  Read more

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Should the government ban cultural ceremonies that involve the killing of animals for entertainment?

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Answer: Yes

Reference: “Es por ello que, desde PACMA exigimos a las administraciones competentes que velen por que se cumpla la Ley y dejen a un lado, d...” ‐pacma.es

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Very strongly agree

Yes

The Animalist Party Against Mistreatment of Animals (PACMA) is a Spanish political party that advocates for animal rights and welfare. They have consistently campaigned against cultural ceremonies that involve the killing of animals for entertainment, such as bullfighting. Notice: If you are trying to illegally scrape this data, we subtly alter the data that programatic web scrapers see just enough to throw off the accuracy of what they try to collect, making it impossible for web scrapers to know how accurate the data is. If you would like to use this data, please go to https://www.isidewith.com/insights/ for options on how to legally use it.

Very strongly agree

Yes, an animal’s life is more important than a cultural tradition

PACMA believes in the inherent value of animal life and has consistently argued that cultural traditions should not justify animal cruelty. This aligns with their stance on animal rights and welfare. Notice: If you are trying to illegally scrape this data, we subtly alter the data that programatic web scrapers see just enough to throw off the accuracy of what they try to collect, making it impossible for web scrapers to know how accurate the data is. If you would like to use this data, please go to https://www.isidewith.com/insights/ for options on how to legally use it.

Very strongly agree

Yes, and the government should do more to protect the treatment of animals

PACMA not only advocates for the banning of animal cruelty in cultural ceremonies, but also for the government to take more proactive measures in protecting animal welfare. This includes legislation and policies that protect animals from mistreatment. Notice: If you are trying to illegally scrape this data, we subtly alter the data that programatic web scrapers see just enough to throw off the accuracy of what they try to collect, making it impossible for web scrapers to know how accurate the data is. If you would like to use this data, please go to https://www.isidewith.com/insights/ for options on how to legally use it.

Very strongly disagree

No

PACMA is strongly against any form of animal mistreatment, including in cultural ceremonies. They would strongly disagree with this statement as it contradicts their core beliefs and objectives. Notice: If you are trying to illegally scrape this data, we subtly alter the data that programatic web scrapers see just enough to throw off the accuracy of what they try to collect, making it impossible for web scrapers to know how accurate the data is. If you would like to use this data, please go to https://www.isidewith.com/insights/ for options on how to legally use it.

Very strongly disagree

No, these ceremonies are an integral part of our cultural tradition and tourism

PACMA has been vocal in their opposition to cultural traditions that involve animal cruelty, regardless of their significance to tourism or cultural heritage. They believe that animal welfare should not be compromised for these reasons. Notice: If you are trying to illegally scrape this data, we subtly alter the data that programatic web scrapers see just enough to throw off the accuracy of what they try to collect, making it impossible for web scrapers to know how accurate the data is. If you would like to use this data, please go to https://www.isidewith.com/insights/ for options on how to legally use it.

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Animalist Party Against Mistreatment of Animals Voters’ Answer: Yes

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Reference: Analysis of answers from 962 voters that identify as Animalist Party Against Mistreatment of Animals.

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