And so ends Western Civilization.
Posted on 01/23/2008 1:23:48 PM PST by Bubba_Leroy
Given that she describes herself as a human pet – and is happy to walk around on a lead – Tasha Maltby is used to odd looks and even odder remarks.
But nothing had prepared her for the reaction of the bus driver who allegedly told the self-styled Goth and her boyfriend: "We don't let freaks and dogs like you on."
Miss Maltby and her fiance Dani Graves were so angered they have complained to the bus company of being "victimised".
"It is definitely discrimination, almost like a hate crime," 19-year-old Miss Maltby said yesterday.
The music technology student had this defence of her lifestyle.
"I am a pet, I generally act animal like and I lead a really easy life," she said.
"I don't cook or clean and I don't go anywhere without Dani. It might seem strange but it makes us both happy. It's my culture and my choice. It isn't hurting anyone."
The bus driver, however, has obviously not been listening.
He has repeatedly refused to allow Mr Graves, 25, and his "pet" on to his bus in Dewsbury, West Yorkshire.
Last month, with Miss Maltby on a leash as usual, the couple tried to board a bus at the bus station.
The driver, who was off duty, was standing near the door.
Mr Graves alleged: "He shoved me off the bus. He called us freaks and he called Tasha a dog.
"He said, 'We don't let freaks and dogs like you on'.
"He basically grabbed my T-shirt and slammed me backwards.
"I got a bit angry and called him a fascist pig."
In a separate incident, police were called when the driver, who has not been named, refused to allow other passengers on board after the couple ignored his orders and sat down.
The couple, who live on benefits in a council house and plan to start a family, have been friends for years.
They started going out together in July and became engaged in November.
Paul Adcock, of bus company Arriva Yorkshire, said: "We take any allegations of discrimination seriously.
"Mr Graves has already contacted us directly and as soon as our investigation has concluded we will inform him of the outcome."
And so ends Western Civilization.
Adults (more or less)
Nothing to see here unless you like the circus.
not guilty from the neck down.
Consumer Non-Producers !
Welfare leeches.
I have heard the de-worming process is unpleasant. These two are attention whores, and not particularly attractive attention whores, either.
She’s two years older than my daughter. I would do things to this bastard.
Communism payments in Britain are apparently too large ... they have discretionary funds that they’re using to finance their hobby of dressing weirdly.
Why didn’t he just attach the chain to her nipples...you know since they’re just about exposed anyway?
Mans best friend?
The welfare queens of Britain. How sweet.
There’s better looking than that.
A ‘council” house is GOVERNMENT HOUSING!!
How come these folks never wear gingham or plaid?
- John
To each his own I guess. She isn’t half bad looking from the choker down — kinda creepy in an Angelina Jolie kinda way. That’s a hell of a plunging neckline, though. Its like Hooters: Goth — where the women and the chicken wings are both blackened.
The scary thing is — we’re better than 50/50 that they listen to the same type of music I do. Generally, the creepier the clown on the cover of the CD looks, the more likely I’ll like it.
H
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