Bill Richardson's Position on Cock-Fighting.

HT The Drudge Report.

Apparently New Mexico is one of the few states that still allow cockfighting. I know there are a few, and I do believe California to be one of those, yes I believe that would be highly ironic. IIRC Louisiana still allows it and Texas might as well.

As you may know I have witnessed (a previous blog had a narration and pictures) such events while overseas and have little problem with it. Bill Richardson doesn't know which way to jump on the topic:

Organ animal rights activist Bob Young told Richardson he was "disappointed" that the governor has not shown more support for legislation to ban cock fighting. New Mexico is one of the few states that has not banned cock fighting.

"I have not made up my mind on that," Richardson said.

The governor added the arguments for and against cock fighting have been strong on both sides. For the Legislature to be able to fully consider the issue it would need to be conducted during a 60-day session -- which is scheduled next year, from Jan. 16 until March 17.

"The issue is controversial and probably draws more people to the Legislature than a lot of other issues," Richardson said.

Source: La Cruces Sun News - Richardson conducts meeting Recall Bill Richardson was a member of Bill Clinton's cabinet and is currently the governor of New Mexico.

Well, there it is.