Allegations of Animal Slaughter at Iskcon Murari Sevaka

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On 25 Oct 1999, Robert Cope wrote:

 

> Hare Krsna dasi wrote in COM 2725563:

> >I have recently heard troubling allegations of cow slaughter at one of

> ISKCON's North

> >American farms...

 

> I found it astonishing that such allegations were presented without any

> suggestion that

> due process has been followed as set out in the GBC-approved Cow Standards

> ...

>

>In this situation, the judge and jury seem to have publicly made

> their

> decision while cowardly labeling them allegations...

 

I agree.

 

Due process is critical in these kinds of allegations. The response to cow

abuse should be much the same as in child abuse. But as in child abuse cases,

the rules needs to be followed to protect the innocent on both sides. Not only

should perpetrators be treated humanely, but the perpetrators may not be

perpetrators. They could be victims. Even as perpetrators, they need not be

stoned. The jury can present it's findings and sentence at the appropriate

time and in the appropriate manner.

 

"Allegations of Animal Slaughter at Iskcon Murari Sevaka" is a good study of

what NOT to do and is an abuse of the public forum.

 

Your servant,

 

Jiva Goswami