COCKFIGHTING BAN UPHELD IN OKLAHOMA
OKLAHOMA CITY (Reuters) - The Oklahoma Supreme Court on Tuesday upheld a ban on cockfighting despite the efforts of enthusiasts of the blood sport, who had tried to block the measure for over a year.

How would you like to be described as an "enthusiast" for cockfighting?

The ban, passed in November 2002 by a statewide vote of 54 percent to 46 percent, carries penalties of one to 10 years in prison for those convicted of engaging in the cockfighting business, as well as fines of up to $25,000.

It passed by only 54% to 46%!?!? What exactly is the "cockfighting" business? Is there a Don King-type promoter? I wonder if there is a ton of corruption like in real boxing.

Cockfighting is illegal in all other states except Louisiana and New Mexico.

Why would any state want to make the act of strapping razors to the beaks of roosters and having them peck at each other illegal? If your idea of America is one without cockfighting...If that's your idea of America--count me out.