I was seriously disturbed this week to see that The Source stupped (sic) so low as to let the Stars Caberet advertise such pornographic filth. The last time I checked a “live donkey show” was illegal in the USA. We live in Bend, Oregon for one, not Las Vegas or Mexico. This is so disgusting that children/teens also read this magazine considering it’s a free magazine. I’ve been reading it for over four years now and have advised others from out of town a time or two to do the same. I will never pick it up again unless to remove the entire stack and put it directly into the trash where it belongs. This is sad that the owner and all of the editors have overlooked the right thing to do.
Jennifer
Editor replies: The advertisement in question is a fundraiser for a local animal rescue charity. The donkey is just a prop designed to get the attention and, apparently the ire, of readers like Jennifer. Congratulations, you fell for it. As far as donkey sex shows, we’re not sure what the federal laws are, but we’re pretty sure that they would also cover Las Vegas, as Nevada is still in the United States. Finally, emptying a free newspaper rack is a crime punishable by stuff like fines and arrests. So do us both a favor and don’t do that.
This article appears in Aug 21-27, 2008.
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Actually, Jennifer, bestiality is legal in most states, including Oregon. There is no federal law against it, either. Why don’t you snort up a Prozac and chill out? If you get wound any tighter, your tiny thread might snap.
C.T. Belza: Bestiality is legal in Oregon? I believe it’s considered animal abuse since even most animals would not be attracted to you. Despite your fondest fantasies you need to stay away from that use of animals.
I knew Oregonians “loved” animals. I guess they love them more than I thought. Beware of people that know the particulars of bestiality laws.