The beautiful stonework of the Budapest Zoo and Botanical Garden was defaced
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According to the relevant rules of the newer stages of reopening, it is only possible to enter the Budapest Zoo and Botanical Garden with an immunity certificate. Unfortunately, not everyone is able to accept that fact.
The elephant statue adorning the entrance of the Budapest Zoo was defaced with red paint probably on Saturday morning. Péter Urfi of 444.hu was just passing by when police officers were at the scene.
The zoo has been open since May 1 and can be visited with an immunity certificate only. Right on the first day, there was a hassle at the entrance.
A month ago, a man and a woman objected to the requirement of the plastic card proving protection at the gates. However, the staff of the zoo did not allow them to enter under the rules currently in force, and later, the police had to be summoned to the unrest.
At the time, an argument similar to the one now scribbled on the elephant was voiced. As you can see from the borsonline.hu video, according to a visibly upset man,
“It is discriminatory in a negative way”
that only cardholders are admitted.
444.hu sent questions to the Zoo- and the BRFK press office. The Zoo’s response has since been published. Spokesperson Zoltán Hanga wrote:
This was the right thing to do. No government should ever force people to vaccinate for any reason ever.
When the offending ‘bunko’ is apprehended, these words should be tattooed on his / her forehead (in Hungarian, of course !) :
“Please lock me away in a prison cell because I defaced an elephant statue at Budapest Zoo and animals there don’t want to share any of their cages with me”.
John Maynard is a total ignoramus.
The Hungarian Government is NOT forcing any citizens / residents in Hungary to be vaccinated against COVID-19.
However, those individuals who refuse to be vaccinated FORFEIT rights to participate in activities which could assist in the spread of coronavirus.
“Tough titties” to them – and also Mr. Maynard – for holding such ‘anti-vaxxer’ inclinations.
This is mindless vandalism and I hope they catch whoever did it.
It’s a pandemic, so things are very different now. We have to try and do what’s best for everyone. Yes, it’s up to the person whether they want the vaccination or not, but until such time it’s deemed safe to visit something without having been vaccinated, then this is what happens.
I was unsure about the vaccine, but I had it. What’s worse, that or covid, the Indian variant is here now and that’s been highlighted as a variant of concern.
Besides, it’s not discrimination; these people are choosing not to be vaccinated.