Pablo Lopez, Rosa Madero. Photo elnuevodiario.com.do
NEW YORK.- Police and officials of the American Society for the Prevention of Cruelty to Animals (ASPCA) in Long Island’s Suffolk County seized 35 fighting roosters during a raid which concluded a five month investigation.
Also arrested were 33 bettors and spectators, who were fined and released by police, and a man and a woman, charged with being the ringleaders of the illegal gambling ring.
In addition to rescuing the roosters at the site located at Mile Road in Central Islip, the police confiscated equipment used to prepare the fighting birds, scales, spurs and seats for the spectators.
Pablo Lopez and Rosa Madero face criminal charges of breaking the law against the use of animals in fights.
From: Dominican Republic, Puerto Plata
There are laws in the US and they're being enforced.
Don't like it?
Go back to Quisqueya, where anything goes.
From: United States
These cibaeños are incredible. They need to remember they are not in "el licey" anymore...
From: Dominican Republic
they never mentioned their nationality
From: Dominican Republic, calle A.Portes
bettors are people who bet and betters are people who know better than to bet
Written by: xwill7, 22 Feb 2011 12:04 PM
From: United States, El cuarto bate
Why only cibaenos? This sport is all over DR
From: United States, OMNIPRESENT. El Cantinero de Jarabacoa. "Aguilucho desde Chiquitito"
Exactly what kind of shit is this. I bet these people arent Dominican
Written by: martin, 22 Feb 2011 1:33 PM
From: United States, boston to S.P.M 23
people forgetin americans, colombian, mexican, pr, and many more other countries fight cock so why they hav 2 be dominican i dont see anywhre sayin them from dr this msg goin 2 thos talkin shit
Written by: riosm, 22 Feb 2011 4:31 PM
From: United States
Put those two arrested and charged into a ring and let them go at it.......my bets are on the ugly chick too win !
Written by: fritz, 22 Feb 2011 8:00 PM
From: Dominican Republic, Santo Domingo, Quisqeyia
@bona
Pablo Lopez, Rosa Madero. Photo elnuevodiario.com.do
MMM, the names say it all yes?
From: United States, Earth
I think the implication is that they were Dominican or that at least some Dominicans were involved, otherwise it would not make much sense for DT to even make mention of it. Regardless of their Nationality, Cock-Fighting is a blood-sport that only promotes greed, violence and the mistreatment of animals. It is similar to Dog-fighting in that nature. I am a American Pit Bull enthusiast and there are just too many losers and buffoons ruining the Breed and destroying the image of an otherwise great dog. I understand that Cock-Fighting is 'traditional' in some places, and you have to respect culture and tradition, but NOT at the expense of life - animal or human.
From: Canada
This is funny (okay, in a not funny way)! I can just imagine these fights going on in Long Island!
Written by: danny00, 23 Feb 2011 12:45 PM
From: United States, syosset, key west, santo domingo AND NOW THE GLOBE TROTTER
the canadafriend said he cant imagine this going on in long islad.
well i use to live in long island. this happen in suffolk country the eastern part of the island. lots of farm land in this county. many people from latino countries, this is not a 1st. many bring their habits with them to the u.s.
their are laws in the u.s. that are enforced for everyone not only for the people that want to have cokfights in their back yeard, many groups of people in the states that protect animals. they have their rights also u know.
this is the law in the states if one is not happy with them just maybe they should go back to their country and then they can continue in this business.
Written by: danny00, 23 Feb 2011 12:53 PM
From: United States, syosset, key west, santo domingo AND NOW THE GLOBE TROTTER
few years ago i lived in the puerto plata area. one day i saw a young guy maybe 16-17years old he had a gun he was shooting and killing many small birds. i asked him why are u doing this killing the birds?. his answer was he was bored and wanted target practice.said the birds are useless and he did not care if he killed them all.. the police had drove by i asked them to stop this guy from killinjg the birds they had a big smile on their faqces when they drove off doing nothing.
said to the youing fellow maybe u dont care but its in the least good business for the tourists when they come to the island. guess u know hios answer dont u.? when one is unschooled this is what u get.
Written by: danny00, 23 Feb 2011 12:55 PM
From: United States, syosset, key west, santo domingo AND NOW THE GLOBE TROTTER
have many friends that like to go hunting. they tell me that hunting in the pop area was great years ago but as of today not much left to hunt in the woods.
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Pablo Lopez, Rosa Madero. Photo elnuevodiario.com.do
MMM, the names say it all yes?
well i use to live in long island. this happen in suffolk country the eastern part of the island. lots of farm land in this county. many people from latino countries, this is not a 1st. many bring their habits with them to the u.s.
their are laws in the u.s. that are enforced for everyone not only for the people that want to have cokfights in their back yeard, many groups of people in the states that protect animals. they have their rights also u know.
this is the law in the states if one is not happy with them just maybe they should go back to their country and then they can continue in this business.
said to the youing fellow maybe u dont care but its in the least good business for the tourists when they come to the island. guess u know hios answer dont u.? when one is unschooled this is what u get.