Tar Heel lawmakers need to upgrade the cockfighting statutes JavaScript in your web browser. Please Go Engaging views and analysis from outside contributors on the issues affecting society and faith today. CP VOICES do not necessarily reflect the views of The Christian Post. Opinions expressed are solely those of the author(s). CP Current Page: Voices | Tar Heel lawmakers need to upgrade the cockfighting statutes Tar Heel lawmakers need to upgrade the cockfighting statutes | Tuesday, February 16, 2021 Roosters fight during the VII World Cockfighting Championship in California on April 15, 2011. | (Photo: Reuters/Jaime Saldarriaga) Although cockfighting is illegal in North Carolina, contests are still being held across the state. Children are in attendance too. In 2019, lawmakers in the State House said this was unacceptable and passed