Id be willing to bet that more than a couple far left, self proclaimed "Free Thinkers" are involved in this movement.
Der Spiegelâs English-language bulletin reports that conservative deputies on the Agricultural Affairs committee of the Bundestag have introduced legislation banning sex with animals. I never knew the farm beat for German reporters was so, so ⦠so edgy?
Letâs pause for a moment to contemplate the work of government. Courage mon amie ⦠be brave and join me for a look at the article âGermany to Ban Sex with Animalsâ:
The article continues with a response from Michael Kiok, who is identified as chairman of zoophile pressure group ZETA (Zoophile Engagement for Tolerance and Information). Mr. Kiok appears to be channeling Harvey Fierstein and one can hear echoes of âI just want to be loved, is that so wrong?â in his arguments.
He argues the new law is unfair telling Spiegel: âWe see animals as partners and not as a means of gratification. We donât force them to do anything.â Mr Kiok goes on to describe his relationship with an âAlsatian called Cessieâ and argues that the cruelty animals undergo as they are prepared for slaughter in the meat packing business should be addressed before the police come looking for him. The author rounds out the story with a summary of European laws banning zoophilia â illegal just about everywhere but Denmark â and this scientific nugget:
From what I have seen, this legislation appears to follow a February 2012 article in the Frankfurter Rundschau. Its article âVerbot von Sex mit Tieren gefordertâ reported on the efforts of an animal welfare office in Hesse to criminalize zoophilia in light of her experiences in working on farms. This story has also been an occasion of journalistic fun â some of the French accounts of this story I have read are a delight. âWink, wink, nudge, nudge ⦠What can you expect from the Germans.â The Mail and other English newspapers also have fun with this story. The Guardian has the best, most complete story, Iâve seen so far and it is written in a matter of fact tone that attempts to keep a straight face â yet the Minister of Agricultureâs face is prominently plastered a top the story.
The Guardianâs thorough reporting brings out the information that the zoophilia group, ZETA, has 100 members and gives details about Herr Kiok.
But it is the British tabloid, The Sun who has the best quotes, has the most fun and raises the best question.
Leave it to the tabloids to be the only forum where issues of ethics and morality are raised in conjunction with this story.
Perhaps this issue is clear there was no need to have an explanation why it is necessary to re-criminalize zoophilia after its having been made legal for 43 years. It is not necessary to explain why Nazi race theory, for example, is repellant and its arguments not disseminated. Yet, I believe Michael Kiokâs assertion that âmere concepts of morality have no business being lawâ need be addressed.
http://www.patheos.com/blogs/getreligion/2012/11/defining-depravity-downwards-in-deutschland/
Der Spiegelâs English-language bulletin reports that conservative deputies on the Agricultural Affairs committee of the Bundestag have introduced legislation banning sex with animals. I never knew the farm beat for German reporters was so, so ⦠so edgy?
Letâs pause for a moment to contemplate the work of government. Courage mon amie ⦠be brave and join me for a look at the article âGermany to Ban Sex with Animalsâ:
The article continues with a response from Michael Kiok, who is identified as chairman of zoophile pressure group ZETA (Zoophile Engagement for Tolerance and Information). Mr. Kiok appears to be channeling Harvey Fierstein and one can hear echoes of âI just want to be loved, is that so wrong?â in his arguments.
He argues the new law is unfair telling Spiegel: âWe see animals as partners and not as a means of gratification. We donât force them to do anything.â Mr Kiok goes on to describe his relationship with an âAlsatian called Cessieâ and argues that the cruelty animals undergo as they are prepared for slaughter in the meat packing business should be addressed before the police come looking for him. The author rounds out the story with a summary of European laws banning zoophilia â illegal just about everywhere but Denmark â and this scientific nugget:
From what I have seen, this legislation appears to follow a February 2012 article in the Frankfurter Rundschau. Its article âVerbot von Sex mit Tieren gefordertâ reported on the efforts of an animal welfare office in Hesse to criminalize zoophilia in light of her experiences in working on farms. This story has also been an occasion of journalistic fun â some of the French accounts of this story I have read are a delight. âWink, wink, nudge, nudge ⦠What can you expect from the Germans.â The Mail and other English newspapers also have fun with this story. The Guardian has the best, most complete story, Iâve seen so far and it is written in a matter of fact tone that attempts to keep a straight face â yet the Minister of Agricultureâs face is prominently plastered a top the story.
The Guardianâs thorough reporting brings out the information that the zoophilia group, ZETA, has 100 members and gives details about Herr Kiok.
But it is the British tabloid, The Sun who has the best quotes, has the most fun and raises the best question.
Leave it to the tabloids to be the only forum where issues of ethics and morality are raised in conjunction with this story.
Perhaps this issue is clear there was no need to have an explanation why it is necessary to re-criminalize zoophilia after its having been made legal for 43 years. It is not necessary to explain why Nazi race theory, for example, is repellant and its arguments not disseminated. Yet, I believe Michael Kiokâs assertion that âmere concepts of morality have no business being lawâ need be addressed.
http://www.patheos.com/blogs/getreligion/2012/11/defining-depravity-downwards-in-deutschland/