Why is the testimony of a pigeon breeder not accepted?
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The majority of scholars reject the testimony of one who raises pigeons for sport due to their heedlessness and their exposure to people's private parts. However, the testimony of one who raises pigeons for food, trade, or companionship, without engaging in sport, is acceptable. The flaws in integrity that invalidate testimony vary according to time, place, and prevailing custom.
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