A Hard Conversation: Why We Can't Look Away Anymore

I had a different idea for this post. Something light, maybe a fun piece about praising men. But honestly, my heart can't be in it when I keep seeing humanity fail in the most bizarre, messed-up ways. It feels like we're constantly watching the world burn through a tinted glass, where absurdity wins and our pseudo-practicality goes down the drain. We need to talk about it, not just scroll past it.

It's horrifying, but we have to face the dark reality of what's happening. Recently, a man allegedly raped a female puppy and left her to die. A puppy. The sheer depravity of it is mind-numbing. What's even more sickening is the supposed "logic" people use to explain these horrors, as if the victim, regardless of who or what they are, is somehow to blame. This man was reportedly drunk, confessed to the act, and even showed authorities where he dumped the body.

The most infuriating part? He's still free. This isn't a joke; it’s a terrifying truth. If a person can commit such a heinous act and walk away, what does that say about the safety of our children, our women, and our most vulnerable?

This isn't an isolated incident. The news is filled with stories that should make us all sick to our stomachs: a 12-year-old girl raped in a park, a 4-year-old in Dhaka brutally raped and killed, and a 3-year-old boy violated and threatened. These aren't just headlines; they're our neighbors, our communities, our world.

It's Time for Real Consequences

The question isn't just "what's wrong with people?" The question is "what are we going to do about it?" This isn't a matter of human rights for people who commit inhuman acts. These are individuals who pose a clear and present danger to society. They're a threat to everyone, and they need to face serious, unyielding consequences.

A rape is a rape, period. Whether the victim is a man, a woman, a trans person, a child, or an animal, it is a violent act of power and control. We need to stop making excuses and start demanding justice.

Stray animals are especially vulnerable, with no one to protect them from the sadistic whims of these disturbed individuals. We have to be their voice. It's on us to speak up for those who can't speak for themselves. This isn't just about puppies and strays; it's about the kind of society we want to live in—one where the most vulnerable are protected, and where abusers are held accountable.

This isn't an easy conversation, but it's a necessary one. We can't afford to be silent anymore. Our collective humanity depends on it.