ブライアン・メイさんのインスタグラム動画 - (ブライアン・メイInstagram)「THREE MEN try to convince us that the Grand National horse race ISN’T a barbaric anachronism. I don’t imagine that many of you have the time to go deeply into this. I don’t expect a huge number of likes for this post. Nevertheless, I think some things need to be said. This “debate“ was what the ITV coverage of the Grand National offered its viewers in the period when the race was delayed. Debates between three men all on the same side – not a hint of any representation of an alternative point of view. Not a hint of recognition of the fact that the protesters might have some good reasons to be protesting. Well done ITV - no attempt whatsoever to give an unbiased account of what was going on. What am I posting this ? Because I think what they say is very revealing of the mentality of those who defend the Grand National as a sporting event. It starts off with the man on the left, making the standard assertion that racehorses are “unbelievably well cared-for“ in their daily lives. As if this had anything, whatsoever to do with the question of whether they should be forced into a chaotic gruelling race in which they may suffer terrible injuries or die. Seems like this person needs educating. Next, he says “Yes it is unfortunate that occasionally horses do occasionally lose their lives in the races“. “Unfortunate “, is it ? Really. I think the words I would use would be “unforgivable”, or “unacceptable”. What kind of people are these, who could prioritise entertainment and money-making over the life of even ONE animal, never mind the continuous stream of horses that have died in the sport over the years ? Let’s gloss over the next comment about horses being the heavy creatures on thin spindly legs. You would think that observation alone would logically prevent you from entering it into a dangerous situation like this. Right ?」4月17日 10時09分