Blog Post #38 - Questions About Controversy

Vignet, Anna. "WHY?" 1/26/2008. via Flickr
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For Blog Post #38 I will be crafting a series of questions about the debate over the use of a whip in United States horse racing. I will come up with 5 questions for each area I need to investigate.

• WHO
1. In the industry, who is for restriction?
2. In the industry, who is against restriction?
3. What outside agencies are providing pressure for change?
4. Which government agencies are overseeing the process?
5. Key industry figureheads for both sides?
• WHAT
1. What is the most prevalent regulation across all states and how does it define issue?
2. Break-down of definition by stages of a race?
3. What is line between safety and abuse?
4. What is considered excessive?
5. What develops are in the process for new crops?
• WHEN
1. When did the controversy start?
2. When did regulation first take affect?
3. When were the speed bumps/milestones getting to where we are today?
4. Are there future time frames all ready in place?
5. Specifics on when resolution will be reached?
• WHERE
1. Where is whipping outlawed?
2. Where are there restrictions upon number of hits?
3. Which states have current regulations?
4. Where is the "battle" taking place in the U.S.?
5. Where does the public stand on the issue?
• HOW
1. How has the controversy unfolded worldwide?
2. How is the controversy unfolding in the U.S.?
3. How are the pros getting their points across?
4. How are the cons getting their points across?
5. How is the public getting its information?