The Debate

Chapter 0

“Should Monsters get the same privileges as humans? Let’s start with Teddy Spring of the Equality for All party,” the human moderator nodded to the fairy in a suit standing behind a podium.

“Well, first, we shouldn’t be referred to as monsters. It’s a derogatory term set up to view us as something morally corrupt. It’s been over 50 years since we’ve come out from hiding. Why is it now that we’ve only started to even consider talking about having the same rights as humans? What we need is for all citizens of Tairal to have what they deserve: inclusion and harmony. An example is the right to proper healthcare facilities for the species that aren’t fit to be in a human-sized hospital. We need more facilities that cater to them.”

“Your time is up Mr. Spring. Bill Grove of the United Humans Party, I ask the same question to you,” the moderator nodded.

“What rights aren’t being given? You already have facilities that can fit dragons and small gremlins alike! In fact, there’s no difference in one section to the other when it comes to quality. It only happens to be separate for the safety for everyone alike. Look, I can speak for most when I say that seclusion works best in this scenario. We’ve set a poll to see what humans think about walking next to a man-eating monster, and most agreed that they don’t feel safe and that they would want to be a good distance away from them.”

“Thank you, Mr. Grove. Mr. Spring you have a minute to respond,” the moderator said.

“Most of us don’t eat humans, Mr. Grove. You can’t include a bunny girl and a vampire in one category. We have many species to consider and roping them all up as one group is harmful to our society.”

“Mr. Grove, you may respond,” the moderator said.

“What about the NHR? The No Human Rights group, popular with monsters. There, humans are treated as cattle and slaves.”

“And the Human Supremacy Group! The people in power in this country are run by them and are systematically trying to keep us under the poverty line!”

“Mr. Spring, it’s not your turn,” the moderator said with an annoyed face.

“I’m not a part of the Human Supremacy Group!” Mr. Grove said, while pointing at Mr. Spring.

“And I’m not a part of the NHR!” Mr. Spring said while banging his hand on the podium and fluttering his wings.

“Gentlemen! Calm down!” the moderator yelled.