That evil sex thing

Sometimes I wish I haven't left Poland. Honestly, it must be the funniest country in the world (although many times it's black humor, and you laugh through tears).

Today's highlight is a right-wing deputy, Anna Sobecka from People-National Movement, leader of the parliament's Committee for Family and Women's Rights.


Sobecka, when informed about a forthcoming feminist demonstration (scheduled for 2008) found it necessary to voice her opposition immediately. The demonstration's motto is 'Every woman and man has the right to derive pleasure from sex, be able to access safe contraceptives and abortion'. Sobecka's reply? 'Sex is evil and does not lead to development.'

'If sex is placed first, it's hedonism. Sex is an integral part of humanity. But it has to be connected with feelings. Every human being has their purpose in life. I do not believe that women or men's purpose in life is sex. Their purpose is family life, being a father or a mother. But not sex in itself.'
'So is sex in itself evil?'
'Yes. It's evil, because it doesn't develop human beings, it doesn't bring goodness, it doesn't make one closer to another person. Sex should be for married people. [It should] be connected to love.'

When asked, if the feminist demonstration should be forbidden, Sobecka replied:

'Human rights and democracy defenders would immediately speak out. These people [feminists] need to be negotiated with, convinced that what should be exposed is the beauty of the nation. Our culture and tradition. Feminism, especially radical, really gives no future. It doesn't respect love for other people. It is set to egoism.'

Sadly, deputy Sobecka was not asked whether it is possible for families to procreate using the means of culture and tradition.