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Off-Topic Discussion => General Discussion => Topic started by: MP-Ryan on November 10, 2011, 12:13:46 pm

Title: Of all the things to get in a flap about...
Post by: MP-Ryan on November 10, 2011, 12:13:46 pm
...there is apparently widepsread outrage (http://www.theglobeandmail.com/news/national/toronto/toronto-zoo-decision-to-separate-gay-penguins-sparks-international-outcry/article2231781/) over the Toronto zoo's decision to temporarily split up two pair-bonded male penguins in order to attempt to use them for breeding.

Let's be clear, I can discuss homosexual behaviours across species with the best of them, but there is very little to suggest that homosexual mating behaviours in other species, particularly birds, is a direct equivalent of homosexuality in humans.

The fact that gay right's groups are occupying their time with this is, frankly, ridiculous.
Title: Re: Of all the things to get in a flap about...
Post by: LHN91 on November 10, 2011, 12:54:50 pm
Even sadder is the 408 comments. At least the majority of them appear to be sarcastic replies along the lines of "really? we're arguing about THIS?"
Title: Re: Of all the things to get in a flap about...
Post by: S-99 on November 11, 2011, 03:14:24 am
Dont forget the gay cats (http://jezebel.com/5740441/boy-cats-marry-in-first+ever-same+sex-feline-wedding) that got their way.
Title: Re: Of all the things to get in a flap about...
Post by: Mefustae on November 11, 2011, 05:32:00 am
Dont forget the gay cats (http://jezebel.com/5740441/boy-cats-marry-in-first+ever-same+sex-feline-wedding) that got their way.

Alright, **** it.

*Hangs self*
Title: Re: Of all the things to get in a flap about...
Post by: T-LoW on November 11, 2011, 06:09:47 am
I read "Of all the things to get in a fap about" -and then this gay cat thing... relevenat. Weird and strange, but relevant...
Title: Re: Of all the things to get in a flap about...
Post by: NGTM-1R on November 11, 2011, 06:48:02 am
I read "Of all the things to get in a fap about" -and then this gay cat thing... relevenat. Weird and strange, but relevant...

You don't want to fap a cat.
Title: Re: Of all the things to get in a flap about...
Post by: Colonol Dekker on November 11, 2011, 06:50:27 am
Dawn with Kitty ears?

 :nervous:
Title: Re: Of all the things to get in a flap about...
Post by: Mongoose on November 11, 2011, 04:16:10 pm
:3
Title: Re: Of all the things to get in a flap about...
Post by: S-99 on November 11, 2011, 07:37:52 pm
Penguins just don't get rights.
Title: Re: Of all the things to get in a flap about...
Post by: Pred the Penguin on November 12, 2011, 07:52:12 pm
Hey! That's deliberate specism and I resent it! So much for a fair world.
When a penguin wants what he wants, who are you to deny him?!

In all seriousness, I don't believe the 'bonded' penguins would at all suffer from separation. Some penguins do bond for life, but I don't think African penguins do. I'm not against gay rights, but the activists really should focus on other issues... maybe those pertaining to actual humans this time?