Every year about 60,000 animals are killed during religious festivals in Spain. In one example, the the Andalusian government banned the throwing of a live turkey from a church tower. The practice continues every year after the villagers collectively pay a €2,000 fine. Proponents argue that the festivals should continue to have legal protection because they are an integral part of Spanish culture and are a big draw for international tourists. Opponents argue that the killing of animals should be banned since the ceremonies often involve the torturing of animals.
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Response rates from 460k Spain voters.
67% Yes |
33% No |
60% Yes |
24% No |
4% Yes, and the government should do more to protect the treatment of animals |
9% No, these ceremonies are an integral part of our cultural tradition and tourism |
4% Yes, an animal’s life is more important than a cultural tradition |
Trend of support over time for each answer from 460k Spain voters.
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Trend of how important this issue is for 460k Spain voters.
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Unique answers from Spain voters whose views went beyond the provided options.
@9CYJQZ32yrs2Y
Deberían evolucionar estas ceremonias, usando animales pero sin la necesidad de matarlos
@9C5V47X2yrs2Y
They should manta in the bull fighting but regulated trying to avoid the excessive suffering of the bull
@9BLGWJW2yrs2Y
no but there should be a limit on the amount of animals killed
@99GLWY72yrs2Y
Yes, these cultural ceremonies can change and develop overtime, to where the animal is treated better
@96BXX693yrs3Y
The goverment should stop subsidizing it and let the market decide
@95SMYBM3yrs3Y
If it is for fun then ban it if not then don’t
@92HD4BX3yrs3Y
Yes, but giving options to make ends meet to the people in the industry
@8WGMPWC4yrs4Y
No, but it should modify the practice
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