The traditional art of bullfighting is performed in stadiums just across the Californian-Mexican border in Tijuana. Animal rights activists in San Diego say bullfighting is a barbaric sport sustained by tourists looking to experience the romanticism of a bygone era. Supporters argue that the performance is not simply gratuitous violence, but a drama that speaks to people on a deep and profound level.
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