Our sixth prompt comes from Wanderer. They ask:
Do you think bestiality should be legalized? Human beings kill and domesticate (read enslave) animals without their consent. So, haven’t we disregarded consent to begin with for it to come up as an argument against those who want to engage in sexual relations with their animals? I use consent because many animal rights activists use this argument. Without linking it to religion, what are your thoughts on this?
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Wanderer,
This is the most intriguing and engaging question I have been asked this year. Bestiality (sexual intercourse between a human being and an animal) is a hot topic because we tend to project our attitudes on animals, so our stance on bestiality is almost always dictated by our personal moral/ethical code. Continue reading “#6: Should bestiality be legalized?”