Assemblyman John Ceretto's proposal to legalize Mixed Martial Arts or Ultimate Fighting is filled with pitfalls. Not only would it not benefit Niagara County but it also is a business which treats the participants like pieces of meat. By the way, a similar bill last year never passed the Assembly and I 'm not sure why it will pass this year with Minority member Ceretto proposing it.
But the big concern for me is it's exactly the type of entertainment that creates this culture of violence which has endangered our rights to bear arms. MMA is no different than the violent lyrics in music, violent video games, movies and TV shows. The NRA, which Ceretto proudly states that he is a member, wants a closer look at these sources of violence. The gun organization advocates that there should be some limitations or controls placed on them.
So I ask the question: why Mr. Ceretto are you pushing to legalize a "sport" that is built on nothing more than street violence which is a cause for the gun violence that leads politicians like Cuomo to take away our gun rights?? Once again, this is another issue that Ceretto wants to take both sides but what would you expect from a self-serving career politician.
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