That's a tremendous responsibilty to put on the shoulders of Darwins 'fittest'. You don't assume that animals court each-other, have nasty break-ups, or in any way/shape/form CONSENT to sexual acts amongst THEMSELVES. The animal kingdom, and it's mating rituals, consist largely -scratch that- almost totally of non-concensual sex. We could outlaw two turtles from having a go at each-other, or accept that human mating rituals are ludicrously complex when compared to other animals. What makes non-concensual sex in our human society so utterly repulsive is the trauma and emotional damage that is done to the victim as a result of this unforgivable, selfish act. The scars that a rape victim carries with them should never be undermined, but this reaction is a very psychological one reinforced by religion, upbringing and societal mores. However, these sexual protocols simply do not exist in the animal kingdom. An animal will not feel violated or repulsed by sex with a human, and will (seemingly) be happy to engage long as that act is pleasurable and is not injurious to them. This is why your 'no consent=wrong' theory, although correct in human terms, cannot apply to less complicated beings who rely on nothing but non-concensual sex for their very existence on this planet. When you throw a human mate into the equation, one need only take into account the sensitivity that a human can demonstrate -or not- through human traits such as altruism, empathy and compassion, by not causing reckless harm to the animal the way a 'proper' mate of the same genus wouldn't give a damn.
You know...I almost can't believe I'm defending the case for beastiality. This will totally haunt me when I launch my political career ;)
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Date: 2007-07-26 07:19 am (UTC)This is why your 'no consent=wrong' theory, although correct in human terms, cannot apply to less complicated beings who rely on nothing but non-concensual sex for their very existence on this planet. When you throw a human mate into the equation, one need only take into account the sensitivity that a human can demonstrate -or not- through human traits such as altruism, empathy and compassion, by not causing reckless harm to the animal the way a 'proper' mate of the same genus wouldn't give a damn.
You know...I almost can't believe I'm defending the case for beastiality. This will totally haunt me when I launch my political career ;)