Swedish influencer Alexandra Nilsson, 34, has reportedly received death threats following her appearance on the TV program 'Skavlan & Sverige' where she stated she would save her dogs over someone else's child in a life-threatening situation. According to reports, Nilsson told the program: 'It's obvious that I would save my dogs because they are my children.'
The statement sparked widespread debate on social media and prompted responses from public figures. Philosopher Jonna Bornemark, a professor at Södertörn University, commented that the question of whether it's morally right to choose pets over humans is complex, stating: 'The truth is that I do it every day' in reference to prioritizing one's own pets.
It's obvious that I would save my dogs because they are my children.
Healthcare Minister Elisabet Lann (Christian Democrats) strongly criticized the sentiment, calling it 'uncivilized and egoistic.' She emphasized that 'the idea of the human being's inviolable and universal value is the foundation of Western civilization and the rule of law.'
According to Göteborgs-Posten, Nilsson has received multiple death threats against herself and her family since the broadcast. She reportedly told Expressen: 'I have received messages from people who write that they will come to my home and kill me, my animals, and my parents.' Despite the threats, Nilsson says she is trying to focus on positive responses and maintains that the discussion was about a hypothetical scenario.
The truth is that I do it every day
The debate highlights ongoing discussions about human-animal relationships and moral priorities in contemporary Swedish society.
uncivilized and egoistic
the idea of the human being's inviolable and universal value is the foundation of Western civilization and the rule of law.
I have received messages from people who write that they will come to my home and kill me, my animals, and my parents.