I've cut out bits here and there but the gist is there. I don't want to cut too much because she's a good writer (other than the actual thinking/tolerance part) and it's bad idea to ignore that fact. . . . romance isn't about just any "two people" celebrating "love in its many forms." Organizations such as the Man-Boy Love Association would certainly refer to themselves as celebrating love "two people" (or more) finding love in one of its many forms" . . . while they actively promote pedophilia. Think RWA can't go down that slipper slope? Think again. Under our present definition, we cannot exclude such "love stories" under the category of "romance". We, as a culture, seem to have forgotten how to say "enough is enough," but RWA can--indeed, must--do better than that. . . . And, please, spare us the arguments about "censorship" and "inclusiveness." Preference for "one man,...
Just wanted to stop by to wish you and your family a very happy Easter, Kate! :-D
ReplyDeleteMy kids gave me a box of grenade-shaped chocolates today (homemade, they were supposed to look like eggs) and for some reason, I thought "Kate would appreciate this."
ReplyDeleteHappy Easter.
I'd love it if you'd link to my blog.
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Rob Preece
Only if you really read my blog. I don't want people to whom I link feel obliged to link back if my blog doesn't hold any interest for them.
ReplyDeleteBut if you take interest in my blog, I'd be honoured. :)
Okay guys! You're in. Should have been AGES ago.
ReplyDeletePBW? I'm not sure if I'm touched or hurt. I'll go for touched. Chocolate can't be bad no matter what the shape.
I should have worded that differently. I meant, I thought you would probably have muffled as many giggles as I did.
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