Insane Bull Riders of Tamil Nadu


	Insane Bull Riders of Tamil Nadu

Kelika

8-20-2009 10:47 AM

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Kelika says:

Although the bulls are not harmed as in Spanish bullfighting, it is still viewed to be cruel.

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