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Bull fighting has been a particularly prickly and controversial subject, splitting public opinion in two. To some it is a point of national pride, a celebrated contest, and supposedly inspirational occasion, yet to others it is a barbaric and inhumane ritual.Catalonia recently decided with the latter persuasion, as they banned Bullfighting within their region.It has been debated heavily in the time leading up to the parliamentary decision, with many arguing for the protection of this formerly national pass time, while others arguing over its unethical treatment of the animals involved.Over 180,000 signed a people's legislative initiative petition forcing the issue in to parliament. Lead by the activist group Platforma Prou, the petition lead to a parliamentary vote last month.The ban was favored by 68 members of Catalan Parliament, while 55 opposed the movement, and there were nine abstentions. While the ban has only recently been passed, it has been a subject on the lips of Catalan parliament since 2004, when a rising opposition to the bullfighting ritual was strongly noted.Yet there is no consensus on the matter, many associate the bullfight with Spanish identity and are accusing this of being an attempt to create further dissidence between Catalonia and the rest of Spain.