Do animals like Rodeos?

Ipswich mayor Paul Pisasale has been asked to ban rodeos on council land. There are several councilors who oppose this.

http://www.qt.com.au/story/2010/03/13/rodeos-under-attack-from-activists/

For the people who say rodeos are not cruel; just how much fun is a calf having when its jerked to a stop, slammed to the ground and tied up while a bunch of drunken hicks cheer and clap?

I always believed that rodeos where an American tradition with very little relevance to Australia anyway. Perhaps that is my ignorance. For anyone in the vicinity, here is the address to write to, so that your views can be voiced.

Ipswich City Council
PO Box 191

Ipswich
QLD 4305
council@ipswich.qld.gov.