Sunday, 14 November 2010

• Zoosexuality: Worse than Animal Slaughter? Can Animals Consent?

  
  Zoosexuality doesn't have a clear definition, but it may be interpreted as the following:

  • the practice of sex between humans and animals (bestiality), or a preference or fixation on such practice. A person who practices zoophilia is known as a zoophile.

  Touchy subject, yes? As strange or unsettling as this topic may seem to some, the truth is that there are plenty of men and women across our marvelous globe participating in "horse intercourse", "the canine 69" and "cow-chika-bow" among other things (yes, I'm planning to copyright those). If you thought the subject of gay couples was taboo, I can only imagine the outcry upon hearing of cardinal sins being committed at your local zoo. I'm on a roll, I know.

  As an intern for Datingish, I'm trying to uphold a certain quality, while still being able to throw in my unique outlook on life, and exploring the facets of love and relationships, no matter who the participants may be. I understand that there are many sensitive readers who visit the site, as well as others who wish to impose a restriction on anything that they disagree with. Worst case scenario, they'll hire a hit-man on the author. In the interest of our valued readers, and I say this with complete sincerity, I'll make the cut-off before I really get into this topic.

  All I ask is that you keep an open mind and understand that I'm creating a forum for interesting debate. Although I like to add in my own brand of humor to these posts, I try to keep a level of seriousness and will not try to impose my beliefs upon anyone else. With this topic in particular, I'm curious about what the average reader thinks, since it's not something that's commonly discussed. I DO NOT CONDONE THIS ACTIVITY, but I do have some questions. Please keep to an intelligent level of debate. I trust you'll all be mature enough. With that said,

  For the most part, many believe that sexual acts with animals is comparable to child molestation because neither child nor beast has the capacity to consent. However, the distinct difference here is that we don't slaughter or eat children, and clearly that would be more illegal than a crack house full of immigrant slaves rolling up blunts in assembly line formation. Furthermore, child molestation would psychologically damage the person, whereas an animal doesn't deal with the pressures of society. That right there is a huge difference. This brings me to my first question:

  If sex with animals is unethical and likened to rape, why don't we uphold strict laws against the slaughtering of animals, who don't consent to spinning like a record in the 'ol grinder?

  You must be thinking, "Because certain animals tickle my taste buds to a watery finish, DUH." The typical zoophile will be caring of his/her pet, even when engaging in sexual activities.  Only a small segment of the population gets mounted by their pet dogs though, so their interests aren't exactly top priority. A total of 30 states have concrete laws in effect, while others are undefined. Of those 30 states, 14 list these crimes as being misdemeanors and the rest list them as felonies.

  The same people who are casting zoophiles to animal hell are enjoying a nice steak dinner without giving it a second thought. I'm not here to argue about the merits of going on an all-tofu diet and looking like you came straight out of Schindler's List, but in the interest of fairness, we should be investigating the discrepancies in animal rights laws amongst all of this hypocrisy. I'm aware that some animals are domestic, and others are apparently meant to be eaten, but that doesn't explain why the main reason in criminalizing zoosexuality is the lack of consent from animals. Naturally, this leads me into my next question:

  Can animals consent to sex with humans?

  Here's where it gets difficult. Would a pet dog approaching its owner and making clear, sexual advances be consenting through body language? I've read stories of men and women who would routinely get approached by their pets for sex by being pawed at and mounted. There was no resistance or force involved in these cases from either side, so you can forget about that lawsuit against Scruff McGruff. Couldn't you argue that a child making sexual advances wouldn't give an adult permission to engage in sexual misconduct with them, though?

  If you'll refer back to what I said a little earlier, one of the major differences between zoophilia and child molestation is that children are psychologically damaged after such an event, while animals have absolutely no societal pressure to deal with. Another point is that children are more easily manipulated than animals are. In quite a few cases, being insistent with animals could leave you injured because they specifically reject your jungle fever. In the case of animals, I assume drugs and liquor won't work, either.

  There's no age of consent with animals at all, because they're generalized as remaining in the same, blank, child-like state until they pass on. We don't understand the exact thought process of animals so it's difficult to say, but based on visual evidence and the very nature of survival, we know that they have the ability to process thoughts. Ask any dog owner, and they'll tell you how intelligent they are. Dogs were given the title "man's best friend" for a reason.

  In the case of forcing animals into sexual activities, I can definitely say that it should be punishable by law, just like forcing another person into sex is. After that, we should make inanimate objects like dildos illegal to use for pleasure because it could potentially be haunted by a sexually deviant pervert ghost child. I've never been to the "other side", but I hear they have relatively cheap courses on how to haunt and sexually disturb the living.

  Is it not true that we can often recognize an animal's emotional state simply by looking at them, or reading their body language? Just like we feel, animals can feel as well. It's not illegal to pet them, hold them, kiss them or force-bathe them even when they're practically using your face as a nail filer. Of course, some will object to bathing animals by force, but it's not against any law I'm aware of. Now, I'm sure if your pet has a dislike of water and an itching for something that doesn't involve fleas, they'd much rather and quite happily take you up on a tantalizing offer.

  I absolutely love animals, in the most platonic of ways. I would even consider going out on a date with one by taking it for a walk. It's quite easy to develop feelings for your pet, especially when it's reciprocated and creates a familial bond. Sometimes, the bond isn't as familial as we like to think, and it goes down a dark abyss. Some have actually expressed the feeling of love for their animal, in both a caring and sexual manner. Others don't even partake in the love making despite their attraction.

  One of the major issues I have with these laws is that they make the assumption that animals are dumb and clueless. Animals do consent when mating with one another, so why is an animal incapable of consenting with a human through body language as well? These are all questions I've had floating in my head, so I figured I'd release them in an attempt to feel like less of a creep, even though it'll backfire and I'll have an angry mob after my ass in no time.
  
  Zoophiles have mostly tight-knit communities on the Internet, where they discuss the matter and exchange personal pictures and videos of sexual acts with their pets. The distribution of video and images is illegal, so a lot of these forums are hosted in places where there's no law against distribution. Although this is an example of modern-day communities, depictions of zoophilia can be traced back to around 8000 BC in Northern Italy. There is also mention of it in The Bible.

  What's your take on this? If you're open enough to admit to being intimate with your pet or having done it in the past, it would greatly contribute to the debate. Do you or have you known someone that was a zoophile?

  Sincerely,
  Nuñez Love Doctor

  Certified with a PhD in Potentially Explosive Topics and Sex With Inanimate Objects.

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