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Originally Posted by cmorioles
Allegations will cease when the use of buzzers ceases. Lifetime ban for first offense, end of story.
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That's the answer. Of all of the damning footage in the PETA video was the smug, pompous, discourse between Stevens and Lukas regarding the use of these things, as if there is utter and complete disregard for the fact that people actually wager money on the outcomes of these races - was by far the worse in my opinion.
They joke and carry on about it as though it's all about collecting a check - how that is done, regardless of the manner in which it negatively impacts the health of the sport, is not even on their collective radar.
This is not an indictment of either man, more the culture they exist in.
I guess the horse racing industry in general perceives it is a two edged sword - having to admit it goes on is the first step in correcting it, and they have thus far been unable or unwilling to take that step.