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"T4M"
re: #8: "Maybe hes afraid to acknowledge deeper homosexual feelings." I think this is the case, diego, and Barbarella's piece does hint at it, too. You are very thoughtful about these matters--very refreshing to see :) Isn't it fascinating to think about the various ways people play out their sexual desires and preferences, often without conscious awareness? For example, "Mike's" attraction to women who have transitioned to men (btw: it's "transexuals," not transvestites, who are not necessarily homosexual, and who have not made the sexual transition) may have something to do with his ambivalence over whether or not he desires men or women, or both. In effect, for him, it means that he remains on uncertain ground, conducting no-strings one-night stands with someone who is literally in transition between gendered/sexed identities, or who has made the passage from one sex to another. Of course, this is not necessarily how every person might feel who chooses to express his or her desires this way, but it does seem clear that this is Mike's narrative. IMO, he's a psychoanalyst's dream case. ;)— December 12, 2009 7:42 a.m.
Saved From Suicide
#12: themaninthemirror, awesome summary, and history lesson--many re: thanks for filling in at least a small gap! :) #14: GGaines, it can't be "sometimes" a day to die, and sometimes a day to live--unfortunately, we cannot make decisions that way, since the decision to die is permanent. This is why such a decision needs to be made as rationally as possible. I do have such an example: Two years ago, one of my neighbors, a retired doctor, learned that she had the onset of Alzheimer's disease, and decided she would rather die than burden her family emotionally and financially in coming years. Her husband, also a retired doctor, was against her decision, so she had to be sneaky about carrying out her death; she chose to go via an overdose of some medication. Being a doctor, I feel assured that she chose something as quick and painless--and efficatious--as possible. It was tough on her husband, who moved to be with family out of state after a year or so, but I recently heard he remarried. Most importantly for this issue, she knew exactly what was happening, and how much time she had, and made this decision for herself as well as for her family--as a doctor, I imagine that losing that kind of control and intellectual power would just be more than unacceptable. I say we should allow individuals to make such informed end of life decisions, and stop criminalizing suicide for logical reasons. As a final thought on this, what an amazing and loving gift of time she also granted her husband!— December 12, 2009 4:51 a.m.
Bah humbug!!!
The billboard folk are as relevant as any bearer of a noninclusive cultural message--I believe in fighting for equality, and that starts sometimes with protest of a billboard, sometimes by marching with a sign, and sometimes even with moving to the front seat of a bus. Aside from that, since you and I celebrate the same holiday, I also wish you a very Merry Christmas ;)— December 12, 2009 4:26 a.m.
Bah humbug!!!
PS: I would think that a religious pacifist would have more work to do for underrepresented religions--Christianity is the dominant national religion, and so big it is commercialized and repackaged for the nonbeliever. It doesn't need your pacifism.— December 12, 2009 4:09 a.m.
Bah humbug!!!
That is sort of sidestepping the point, however, refried. I don't personally care if people say Merry Christmas, Happy Holidays, Joyeux Noel, Happy Kwanza, Happy Hannukkah--whatever. But here in your argument, and in saying Mery Christmas, regardless of who you are talking to, you seem to also be saying, "Merry Christmas, and "F" off if you don't like it." Kinda what the billboard folk are doing?— December 12, 2009 3:58 a.m.
"Jesus is the ONLY reason for the season" Billboard
re: #1: "While the billboard seems offensive to non-Christians, the message is not inaccurate as relating to Christian beliefs. All religions are exclusionary by their nature. And all religions (and non-religions) certainly enjoy their rights to proclaim such exclusionary messages." Gringo, it doesn't seem that cloud9driver's point is neither negating anyone's right to free speech, nor has it really anything to do with free speech. S/he is protesting the exclusionary nature of a billboard message, the rhetoric of which seems to invalidate anyone's non-Christian experience of the season. Its arrogant sponsors appear to forget that there are other reasons people celebrate at this time of year, including two other common religions sharing these calendar dates. S/he also makes the good point that for most, this season is about generosity and general goodwill toward all. The billboard contradicts this message of inclusion.— December 12, 2009 3:15 a.m.
Bah humbug!!!
re: #2: Gringo, you religious pacifist--I am surprised! Well, because it started today at sunset, I will remind all to have a HAPPY HANUKKAH! Why is it such a problem to say "Happy Holidays" anyway? It is just covering all bases, and showing respect for people who celebrate Kwanza or Hanukkah rather than Christmas. I don't like to just assume that people are Christians or celebrate Christmas, and there are many many Jews who do not and are not, who still observe a holiday season. Though I get sick of our dominant religion being crammed down my throat by well-intentioned witnessers, I sometimes myself forget, and say Merry Christmas, because it is not affiliated with religion in my family. However, I try to remember to say "Happy Holidays" around people I don't know. Amazing--I don't feel linguistically oppressed at all, and people seem to appreciate it. re: #3: To quote CuddleFish: _______________THUD! Pete thinks I'm right to a point on a matter that he considers "PC" (and I consider a matter of mere courtesy). That's something! :)— December 12, 2009 2:33 a.m.
no excuses
Hey nan, glad you resurfaced, Lady. We need you around here, to keep things spicy! :) Btw, what tree with snow? I LOVE the woman reading on bike!— December 12, 2009 2:25 a.m.
Tiger's Wood
Nan, you're back! Yay! :)— December 12, 2009 2:21 a.m.
For the Shills
Is it really the cult buying up the copies, Ponzi? There are plenty of Web sites revealing their shenanigans, and mindblowingly wierd cosmology--easier access than a book... Which sounds like fun vacation reading, by the way--will have to try and score one of those remaining copies! ;)— December 12, 2009 2:17 a.m.