http://news.bbc.co.uk/1/hi/wales/6902231.stm
I asked a question recently about the juror who was listening to her mp3 under her hijab.. and wondered if our judges are "extra mindful" of not upsetting any religious groups..
Today, I am asking the same question... only re the judge deciding that it's ok for ALL farmers whose cattle have a negative tb test to be put down... EXCEPT THIS ANIMAL.. on the grounds of QUOTE "But a judge ruled it would infringe the community's rights under Article Nine of the European Convention on Human Rights covering freedom of religion. "
Whilst I accept other faiths and thier cultures, nevertheless, farmers in West WALES and other parts of UK and Ireland have lost valuable livestock over the YEARS from not only a negative tb test, but QUESTIONABLE tb negative tests also..
There is a reason for this test.. but not for this particular bullock..? (I have personal experience of such tests and the outcomes for POSITIVE tb test.. but different to Shambo !
2007-07-17 00:49:09 · 9 answers · asked by Hello 3 in Politics & Government ➔ Law & Ethics
Shambo is a Holy Cow ( Bull actually), and as such it would inflame the sensitive feelings of an ethnic minority if it were to be killed. Never mind that the farmers are a minority whose feelings were never taken into account in the foot and mouth fiasco, many farmers died as a result of the slaughter as well as their cattle.
2007-07-17 00:55:53 · answer #1 · answered by Anonymous · 2⤊ 1⤋
The links between 'Law' and 'Religion' go way back. Each cultures 'Laws' are built around the rulers religious beliefs. This was fine before cultures started invading other cultures and became Multi-cultural countries. The 'western world' as we call it is a Multi-cultural society. Religious beliefs and Laws have become confused. We (In the UK) have so many laws based on non-Christian religions it is hard, even for the experts, to tell where one starts and the others begin.
In this case I believe it was the wrong decision. The ruling should have been made by the law of the LAND and not of the RELIGION.
Religion is used by so many people (especially lawyers) to cloud issues and swing arguments (and of course the press get to sell more papers if a religious argument is involved!) that Justice is often not the ultimate goal of a trial but publicity is.
Thats my opinion, and I know that opinions are like Belly-Buttons, everybody has one and all are different, for what its worth.
There is only one TRUE Justice and we will all get there eventually. Its how we live our lives that matters.
2007-07-21 23:11:11 · answer #2 · answered by Anonymous · 1⤊ 1⤋
From what I understood, Shambo had only had a possible stay of execution.
The spread of bovine TB is a problem, not for cows, but rather for us. You see, we catch TB from them by eating the bacteria. Shambo is not to enter the food chain, therefore there is no risk to human health by letting him live.
Bovine TB spreads through badgers, deer and foxes. Killing Shambo will not stop other cows from getting bovine TB as Shambo does not come into contact with them.
Anyway, the case has since been heard, I understand that the human rights of the monks were weighed against the possible public interest in killing Shambo. Shambo may yet live, even though he has been ordered to die (it may go to the Lords).
(And the last point is with regards to the ethnic minority comment, there are quite a few white worshippers at the temple.)
2007-07-17 02:44:38 · answer #3 · answered by The Patriot 7 · 0⤊ 1⤋
Well it should be put down. Once again it's one rule for one section of society and another for another section. The bull hasn't got a religion, people have,why can't the RSPCA step in, you can be prosecuted for allowing an animal to suffer unnecessarily and this is being allowed all for the sake of religion. Tuberculosis is a highly infectious disease and can be passed from animal to man So why has this been allowed? Just so one section of the community aren't upset. Give us a break! .If it is the law then surely this has set a precedent for all farmers to challenge in future. This country has gone mental, and it's laws seem very flexible. This judge has made a mockery of our laws and should be struck off. I can't wait for my early retirement at 50 then I'm off, pension, savings and all to another country with my private health plan
2007-07-21 07:58:57 · answer #4 · answered by Soup Dragon 6 · 2⤊ 1⤋
The Law doe's not permit any exception the Appeal Court has ruled. Therefore they have overruled this idiot judge, and ordered the cow to be slaughtered immediately. The owners look like a sect of white 'Moonies' to me. There are other cows they can worship. At last common sense has prevailed.
2007-07-24 22:42:30 · answer #5 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
If a Welsh or English farmer has a tubercular cow/bull and insisted that it was his religion that he could not put it down because this one was sacred. I'm sure the |Courts would agree.
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2007-07-17 03:20:57 · answer #6 · answered by Scouse 7 · 2⤊ 0⤋
cows dont have a religion the judge was wrong its the beast who has the disease not the faith cows dont have human rights shoot the animal if reincarnation is true no harm done one step nearer Nivanna
2007-07-17 00:56:26 · answer #7 · answered by joseph m 4 · 2⤊ 0⤋
rediculous, and another example of blind faith and people's apparent right to do whatever in relation to it, overpowering law and science.
It's such a shame because we live in such a scientifically enlightened age, and yet religion vetos it over and over again.
2007-07-17 00:58:57 · answer #8 · answered by missCuba 3 · 3⤊ 0⤋
The wha? Huh?
2007-07-22 21:10:58 · answer #9 · answered by Ferddaword 3 · 0⤊ 3⤋