A goth woman who likes to be led around on a leash by her fiancé says she was "victimized" by a bus driver who wouldn't let them board. He reportedly chastised her, yelling, "We don't let freaks and dogs like you on." Dani Graves and Tasha Maltby (left) have complained to authorities in the British town of Dewsbury, saying that their being barred from the bus amounted to "discrimination, almost like a hate crime."
Interestingly, Maltby says she likes the leash because it fits the way she lives: "I am a pet; I generally act animal-like, and I lead a really easy life...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."
Hearing her perspective, what do you think?
Should we live and let live, or is leading someone around on a leash over-the-top misogyny? If your girlfriend wanted to be your "pet" and walk around the streets on a chain with you, would you go for it?
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Wednesday 23 January
By Cyndi
Hey, if she wants to degrade herself -- more power to her. (Despite the fact that I think it is sad and a bit pathetic.)
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Wednesday 23 January
By Bill
Become an hero.
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Thursday 24 January
By rio
honestly, if it makes them happy then give me a break. he's not beating her, ok? some people like to be called daddy some people want a leash, some guys wanna wear lingerie, whatever leave em alone.
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Thursday 24 January
By Barehunter Bachman
I don't see it as a probem. This a lifestyle choice and she isn't forced into. Truth is I know quite a few couples that are into that lifestyle. Leashes, collars and whatnot. In fact there is a specialized dating service for people who love that lifestyle.
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Thursday 24 January
By Tony
Its awsome where can I get a woman like that.
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Thursday 24 January
By Tony
I think it is awsome I am from New York city and think people shou;d be able to live the way they want as long as it does not hurt anyone else. I really wanna know where can I find a woman like that for myself.
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Thursday 24 January
By Le
We allow people to wear wedding bands and make no note of them as being strange. Those are simple little collars with no leashes, so if this woman feels that she must define her attachment with a grand showing then who is to say that it is wrong?
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Thursday 24 January
By Kim
Not my thing. But they aren't hurting themselves or anyone else. So be it.
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Thursday 24 January
By Pyro Sadist
As someone who is into BDSM (For those of you not in the scene it stands for Bondage & Discipline, Dominance & Submission, and Sadism & Masochism) I fail to see the problem! I have from time to time led folks around on leashes, all of whom consented, all of whom wanted it, and NONE of whom complained. My lifestyle isn’t for everyone, I will NEVER say it is, but it is MY choice and the choice of others.
As I’ve said many times before, I have never hurt anyone that didn’t want to be hurt...so where is the problem?
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Thursday 24 January
By mythandmusic
Let the lady do what she wishes.
Ya'll know ya'll would be equally mad if it had been a gay couple holding hands and they were denied.
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Thursday 24 January
By Jonny
not lettin her on the bus for the leash is same as not lettin a black person sit at the front of of bus....right???
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Thursday 24 January
By Jonny
isn't not lettin her on the bus for a leash the same thing as not letting a black person sit at the front of the because they are black in the 50's?? come on....let her do what she wants
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Thursday 24 January
By jim
I don't really see the degrading comments. It is really she that has the power.....she allows him to lead her around. So by giving up her autonomy she still controls the relationship.
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Thursday 24 January
By sineman01
Anyone know if she has a sister?
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Thursday 24 January
By gerald luttrell
i think if this is what makes them both happy more power to them. this is probably what keeps there spark alive.
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Thursday 24 January
By paul smith
Leave people alone... It's not hurting anyone, and really... Who's business is it anyway?
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Thursday 24 January
By Hope
I think people should mind their own business about what others are doing. If they are happy by the way they are living their lives, then leave them alone. And actually, I think its awesome that people don't care about what others think.
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Thursday 24 January
By Stacy
LOL! I'm female and I would not want to be lead around on a leash and I would not want to lead anyone around with a leash, either. Anyone can do what they want as long as they are not hurting anybody or themselves.
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Thursday 24 January
By kbhret
THIS COUPLE REPRESENTS ALL COUPLES OF THE FUTURE!!!!!
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Thursday 24 January
By EbonyC
No Cyndi you sound sad and pathetic..... almost as bad as that bus driver.
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