I think that bloodsports such as bullfighting, cockfighting, dogfighting, and even catfighting or whathaveyou fighting are sick, twisted, and amazingly stupid. So, in an effort to end these, I propose we replace them with good old fashioned Human to Human Gladiatorial to the Death combat. That way there is no moral dilemma since it is Man vs Man, and a lot of people will watch. Proceeds will go to animal shelters and rehabilitations. Think of the sponsoring! "Budweiser! Proud Supporter of Team Muckaruck". The Gladiators could have armor on them with a big Budweiser logo, and then face off against the Coors Light people. It'd be like Nascar, but with more human risk. In fact, you could also use the money to pay for prisons! Death Row inmates who are charged with crimes that do not involve super-heinous (defined as Rape, Child Molestation, Child Murder, Animal Torture, Serial Killing) verdicts of guilt could battle in tournaments, and in the end the last one left gets a chance of parole in 10 years. All the super heinous would enter the ring as practice combatants. No armor, and a wooden stick. Save money, and make money. After this, you can have it televised. Most likely it will go on Fox. But anyways, highest bidder. Commercial breaks will be few, as there are no time outs, so matches will need to happen often, with breaks between new matches. So, the Pros: No more Dogfighting or animal bloodsports. Gambling on winners allowed. Prison Population Problem Solved. No more guilt ridden executioners. Good TV ratings. Advertising on Armor and weapons. Bringing back a 2,000+ year old tradition. The Cons People die. Although, not really a con, to me. Americans stay stupid. Children might watch (but that's what V chips are for... right?) Human Rights violations? For the heinous that really doesn't apply, as for the non super-heinous they sign a contract and can go back to prison for life if they wish. Life Term with No Parole can sign up to be a winner and get parole at the end as well. That way there is competition for being given a chance of leaving prison, and the surplus population is sliced down. Brutality. Well, just as brutal as taking two innocent puppies, abusing them, and making them fight as older ruined dogs. Make the dogfighters fight. Let the dogs go. You have to admit, two killers going at it with helmets, a gladius each, and shields would be badass. As long as it remains traditional to the Rome standard, it will remain more entertaining than Fear Factor gone Horribly Wrong.