In Reply to: it is posted by Angela on Wednesday, 19. September 2007 at 10:57 Bali Time:
sport or fun - but religion. I am sure people take pleasure in it though.
I am led to believe the animal is eaten afterwards as well.
My opinion - if its slower than me, weaker than me or dumber than me - then pass the salt.
Not really fair to characterize people who take part in this as it has been part of the culture there forever - you would just grow up thinking it is ok. I doubt whether a community with the socio-economic standards of Bali would place a lot of importance on animal welfare.
Viewing it is not supporting the practise either - so I don't really see the problem.