A very common argument raised by those protesting against the decriminalization of homosexuality runs something like this: “If you allow men to have sex with men on the principle that what you do in the privacy of your home is no one’s business, what next? Sex with animals?” It surprises me that such logic isn’t automatically refuted by those who think for even five minutes. But to those who persist in this inane vein, here’s why it’s a foolish comparison.
Bestiality is different type of crime – namely cruelty to animals. Doing what you want in the privacy of your home doesn’t extend to the freedom of indulging in private abuse. So this particular crime has nothing to do with homosexuality which takes place in private between consenting adults.
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Homosexuality is natural!
The whole “against the order of nature” is a specious argument. Those who indulge in it, should stop brushing their teeth for starters. And here’s the kicker – homosexuality is natural. Animals happily engage in gay sex without our prejudices against such unions.
And that gurgling sound you hear is this particular argument of the anti-gay crowd getting flushed down the toilet.
And here’s the last point – if a particular animal (say a cow) has a large enough vagina to not be affected whatsoever by a gentleman’s activities directed towards it, I see no reason for it to be illegal. I mean sure it’s not something I would do, but hey it takes all sorts! What’s the harm? The cow doesn’t care. Victimless crime. And I don’t think that victimless crimes should be crimes at all.
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I am all for the decriminalising of Homosexuality and completely agree with all your points – except one. The last one.
About it not being illegal if the animal (the cow, in your example) seems not to feel any sexual violation.
I dont have any logical arguments to support my view. In an extremely logical frame of mind, it may even seem possible for me to accept that if an animal doesnt feel violated, then there has been no crime.
But somehow, it just FEELS wrong.
Glad you blogged about this. I find this comparison so ridiculous Bhagwad :(
Another one I heard is this would make little boys unsafe, and will put male children at risk of abuse by male relations! I think there is ignorance and we have some very enlightened religious and political leaders …
Ooops. I should have read this before commenting on your vegetarian post.
I assure you my relationship with my bovine friend was consensual.
I got to know abt you from one of our common friend and i started (may be ended) in reading the most controversial topic. We are free enough to express our views, but there are some controversial topics and subjects which are quite fine to discuss with a bunch of freinds during the Weekend parties and i assume this is the one which can be carefully discussed, debated and then can be shared to few.
The example in the blog really Sucks.. there may be some psychics, perverts doing all the obnoxious things but are we really intrested in those yucking topics? (Sorry to be bit rude). There are lot many topics and things which we need to really focus. Please refrain from writing the blogs related to Beastility, Child-prn and controversial and sensetive topics.
@Annonymous
Dear Mr/Ms Anonymous,
First of all, it is quite obvious that you have neither the courage nor the decency to come out in the open and name yourself while expressing your opinion.
You say its fine to "discuss" controversial topics with a bunch of friends.. but not fine to write about them on a blog. Somewhat hypocritical, don't you think?
And the best part – you have the gall to suggest that the author of this personal blog write articles on topics that YOU think are more focus-worthy!
Oh and yes – some of us ARE interested in "those yucking topics"!!
Deal with it.
Dear Anonymous,
I found your comments most fascinating.
It was rather coincidental, too. You see, I was recently at a weekend party where we were discussing many yucking topics and your name came up.
How? you ask?
Well, I am one of those psychics of which you speak. And I have used my mental powers to look deep in your thoughts and let me tell you, you should be ashamed of yourself! I am disgusted. Those thoughts really suck. And I think I have ended reading your thoughts and comments.
However, this blog will stay in my rss feed.
Yours,
the plasticgraduate