Matt Bevin

I am genuinely sorry that my attendance at an event which, other than my comments, appears to have primarily involved a discussion of cockfighting, has created concern on the part of many Kentucky voters.

American Politician

I am not, and have never been, a supporter of cockfighting or any other forms of animal cruelty.

Cockfighting is considered illegal and inhumane in many places and can lead to legal consequences.

Legal Status

Cockfighting is a sensitive topic and is tied to tradition in some cultures, but discussing it may offend others.

Cultural Sensitivity

The word conveys violence and could be disturbing; use caution when bringing it up in conversation.

Violent Connotation

 weren’t bred for food, but for something considered less savory today. The aggressiveness of breeding males, armed with natural leg spurs, made cockfighting a popular entertainment. By the second millennium BCE,