In the 21st Century, when knowledge has solved so many problems, when people try to do their best and work so hard, this tradition is difficult to understand. On top of that, the bulls suffer in fights while spectators enjoy their suffering.

maria, santiago, chile

I'm not a vegetarian. But I do regard myself as civilised, and consider these so-called "festivals" barbaric, medieval and inhuman. They are a stain on the otherwise wonderful Spanish people and their beautiful country.

Jennifer Hynes, Plymouth, England

To clarify the person death it occurred yesterday 6th not during the running with the bulls since the first running (encierro) started this morning. I'm passionated of this festival
and I agree with Anthony P, I suppose the one's against are all vegetarians. Viva la variety and viva San Fermin!

Anna, Brighton and Hove, UK

Why do "activist" always get naked?

Ron, Sierra Vista,

" anything capable of arousing passion in its favor will surely raise as much passion against it" by Hemingway

Viva the variety and viva San Fermin!

Anna, Brighton and Hove, UK

I have absolutely no sympathy for any of these sick tormentors or spectators.

Gemma, Oxford,

Serves them right.
Also, pictures or it never happened.

Gareth, Nottingham,

I´m not going to try to convincing you about "what a bull would prefere if they had the chance to decide" many people who claim to defend the rights of animals are "offended" because is public, hey do not claim to stop the way ducks produce "pathe" or farmers treat animals to produce eggs or meet

Alejandro , Madrid, Spain

I cosider that San Fermin festival must not be blamed for this tragic loss as the festival is far from being violent.. I agree with those who think that some measures should be taken into account but we can't deny the tradition and culture that lies under the festival, but limits must be respected

Daniel, Caceres, Spain

maria, pontevedra, spain
Marta, Santiago de Compostela, spain

Thank you ladies for your excellent comments.
I have many Spanish friends who feel as you do but money will win in the end and the fiestas will contunue I fear.

Graham Mille, Valencia, Spain

It is time that either the EU or the Spanish authorities banned this bizarre and gross practice, both for the sakes of the bulls and the idiotic people that involve themselves in it in one way or other.
Ban it now .

Kevin, London, UK

... and we could all drink in All Bar One, party till 11pm - no later, paint our houses the same colour and listen to the same music. but life would be alot poorer if we did.

Anthony Parsons, London, UK

This is such a ridiculous and barbaric stupid party. I hope the family of the tourist sue the local council to stop this party so many of us Spaniards are totally against it. They could also put up signs in English as there are many people from the Antipodes who seem to come for this party

maria, pontevedra, spain

My thoughts go out to this man's family but if people weren't attracted by such barbaric spectacles, deaths like this wouldn't occur.

Simon, Plymouth,

I'm an animal lover and I find this uncivilized party out of this world and totally useless, these traditions can't continue in this world. I'm Spanish and i feel so ashamed of this old fashioned unintelligent ridiculous fiesta

Marta, Santiago de Compostela, spain