It goes without saying that all forms of animal abuse, in this case in a form of entertainment, must be confronted.. Animal Welfare is possibly one of the future's most important issues. As we move forward in the arenas of civil and human rights, it is vital for us to acknowledge the importance of treating all life forms with dignity and respect. The Gay Rodeo is a champion of abuse in its bullying manner, using animals as the targets in their "entertainment". 

Any self-respecting person—gay or straight—should be appalled by the gay rodeo. Gay rodeo rules do not protect animals from abuse—animals are still whipped, kicked, prodded, and slammed into the ground. Even when animals aren’t injured (and they are often are), they still suffer from fear and pain involved in the events, and the stress of travel in crowded, ill-ventilated trucks. They are used time and again before their bruised and battered bodies are shipped to the slaughterhouse.

 For compassionate people, the domination of any group of beings by any other is unconscionable, particularly for purposes of “entertainment.”