PISSED
 

I am so livid right now due to the opening sentence in an article I am supposed to read for class

"When cousins do more than kiss"
by Anthony Layng
"NOW THAT same sex marriage increasingly is becoming acceptable in the U.S., might not incestuous marriage be next? Both have been condemned by legal sanctions and religious beliefs. However, since these are subject to change, what is to prevent first cousin marriage from gaining popularity?"

I sent a message to my professor stating it's offensive, insensitive, prejudice and verging on hate speech and I am considering reporting her to the board at my college for allowing such an article to be a required reading.

ANY THOUGHTS?

Is this the professor's writing, or are you reading articles of all different viewpoints? I think that's part of college; exposure to opinions you don't like or find reprehensible.

Many books have been protested or banned at some point, but are still studied even in high schools or younger.

I know it was hard to read, but perhaps that's the point-to enrage and discuss. If we read only what we agreed with, didn't make us think, and didn't rile up emotions, that's not really worth the cost of the course.

Those sound delicious!!!

Well I guess it bothers me because it was completely unnecessary for the point of the article. the topic is kinship and the entire article was about marrying within the family/incest, and when the comparison is made between same-sex marriage and incest with no further discussion on the former topic, I think its bordering on prejudice to include such a biases comparison.
I fully believe in freedom of speech but I also believe in my own freedom to report my feelings about it, if I choose to.
Its something I have to think very hard about I agree with you and definitely like things that open my mind and make me uncomfortable.
I am torn and angry. need to pause. thanks for your reply

Butterscotch meringue pie fresh from the bakery, daydreams, childhood memories, my walk through the park and how lucky I am!

What else is on my mind? *breathes in* I am happy and on my way to living my dreams.

i read somewhere that someone was done.......and while it fine to feel you are done (with a task or whatever)..the universe usually has other ideas..good ones hopefully:hk11:

I'm with you, KC. It's infuriating, the excerpt you posted.

It's also an irresponsible use of logic to forward an argument.

Sometimes A=B and B=C so A=C on a certain mathematical level but it's invalid to apply that algorhythm to human situations.

Equating gay marriage to incest or bestiality just because they all have in common, having been or being illegal in one system at one time in history is irresponsible.

I predict cohabitation on a much more permanant basis! ;-) I think by then we will have turned this chaos into some order.

Mind
 

I am going to mass this morning. I hope no dirty thoughts enter my mind. (lol) I need to behave one day a year. (lol)

Unity ~ ya baby ~

What's on my mind................

Tomorrow is April Fool's Day - a prankster's/jokester's kinda day..... :riding2:

What to do what to do?? Hmmmmmm :thinking:

On my mind...
 

It's a beautiful, beautiful day here & it's got me thinking about.....

Picnic's, warm & soft sunshine, the smell of grass & blooming flowers, the birds singing distant & muted in the background, naked skin warm from the sun & making sweet love on a blanket outside, kisses that make your toes curl, contentment & satisfaction.

Yep, that's what's on my mind.

How lucky I am to be surrounded by generosity and friendship. I am having a wonderful day and I hope you are all having a great Sunday as well.

I don't think I can catch up so I will try and move forward from here.
I missed so many of you.
Life is good.

Shameless Flirting, Home work, dinner, Dog, sleep, Game Of Thrones
April and the 1/2 way get together

A lot is on my mind... its weighing pretty heavy tonight....