Ah, it was PETA. And mechanically killing chickens wholesale for food does not damage the animals? Is that next? Is this a backdoor way to get Chik-fil-A? At least half the chickens involved in cockfighting have a fighting chance!
Some critics reject that cockfighting has any cultural value. Ashley Byrne, associate director with PETA, said in a phone interview that the bill was long overdue and will help protect animals.