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,...
That was an excellent read. Thank you for posting it.
ReplyDeleteGood essay. I also want to legalize pot - but I may have to wait a while for that.
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Excellent post! I know you often mention trying to be less political on your blog, but I hope you don't. I love reading the stuff you find.
ReplyDeleteAnd Sam, I absolutely agree. Let's legalize pot and concentrate on taking the drugs which are actually DANGEROUS off the streets. But whadda I know?