The Oklahoma legislature outlawed cockfighting because of its cruelty to the roosters, which are slashed and pecked to death while human spectators bet on the outcome. A Democratic State Senator says it costs $100 million in business. (Where do they come up with these numbers?) His sollution:
To try to revive it, he has proposed that roosters wear little boxing gloves attached to their spurs, as well as lightweight, chicken-sized vests configured with electronic sensors to record hits and help keep score.
All Things Considered talked to him.
