by Henry Makow Ph.D.
(“Bad Dog” updated from June 1, 2012)
A session of the Human Rights Tribunal of the 17th District of the Feminist Soviet of Canada is set to begin. Ms. Rutherford- Armstrong is the Prosecutor. The Judge is Madam Chegundi Tsunami, a woman of color. The Defendant is Henry Makow of Winnipeg, white male.
Rutherford-Armstrong: “Mr. Makow, at 10.25 a.m. on May 22, 2014 at the corner of Maple and Higgins, you were overheard to utter the words, “bad dog” to your pet. How do you plead?”
Makow: “Guilty with an explanation, Madame. “
Rutherford: “And what is your explanation?”
Makow: “I’m trying to teach him not to chase cats. He has pulled me off my bike more than once and broken many retractable leashes.”
Rutherford: “The witness, a Ms. Termagant, reported that there was a hint of impatience in your voice. This was confirmed by a nearby CCTV. Is this true?”
Makow: “Yes, it’s possible.”
Rutherford: “Do you realize how damaging the words “bad dog” are to his self esteem? Demonizing him? Withdrawing affection?”
Makow: “I was just trying to train him. I wasn’t angry. I still loved him.”
Rutherford: “Mr. Makow, do you have any professional credentials in the field of dog training? Have you read any Feminist theorists?”
Makow: “No.”
Rutherford: “Then, you wouldn’t know how to train a dog, would you?”
Makow: “Well, I can figure it out. I do praise him when he obeys.”
Rutherford: (shaking her head in disgust) “Your Honor, please note Makow’s arrogance, typical of White Male Privilege. What makes you think the dog should obey you?”
Makow: “Well he belongs to me.”
Rutherford: “How can you ‘own’ another living creature? Aren’t you being patriarchal? Doesn’t he have a right to seek self-fulfillment on his own cultural terms?”
Makow: (speechless) “He’s dependent on me.”
Rutherford: “Neighbours report that Makow often summons his dog by saying, “C’mon, you miserable mutt.” This is psychological abuse.”
Makow: “I was just kidding. It was a term of endearment.”
Judge Chegundi-Tsunami – “The dog can’t tell if you’re kidding or not Mr.Makow. It’s psychological abuse!”
Rutherford: “Your Honor, we’ve had other reports of Makow leaving his dog tied outside a supermarket. The dog jumps up on him when he emerges but Makow scolds him. This causes stress and confusion in the animal.”
Makow: “He has sharp nails. I know he’s happy to see me; I fend him off as gently as possible.”
Rutherford: “But you are rejecting him, nonetheless.”
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