Friday, January 26, 2007

Bird Flu: NO NO NOT MY FIGHTING COCK

I am tired of posting bad news, but Bird flu is still perculating under the fold.

Recent news include reports of drug resistant cases in Egypt, culls of chickens in Japan and South Korea, rumors of either birdflu or SARS in SE China.

This news report mentions a real danger: backyard chickens...350 million of them, and many in cities.

Many Indonesians, like many Pinoys, have a couple chickens in their back yards, mainly for eggs and meat, but also fighting cocks.

Taking an Asian's fighting cock away from him is like taking the deer rifle from an NRA member. It's more than just a sport, it's a passion...
So you see the problem.

Longer essay found HERE

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