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,...
What if I don't like steak? Can I get an extra _________ . . .?
ReplyDeleteAnd why is Steak and _____ day just for guys? Not fair.
ReplyDeleteGuys already get some great holidays--like Superbowl Sunday (a.k.a. You Keep the Guacamole Bowl Filled While He Completely Ignores You Day), St Patrick's Day (a.k.a. You Promise Not to Get Too Mad When He Gets Sh*tfaced on Green Beer Day), and let us not forget, that mother of all guy holidays on which day random drunken women lift up their shirts for a handful of cheap plastic--Mardi Gras.
Frankly, I think we're owed a couple more holidays.
Valentine's Day and garbage pick up day.
ReplyDeleteBettie, I'm fine with Femme Steak and ______ day. I could spend hours giving ______. If I could have my way, my life would be nothing but _____, ______, with a little _______ to top things off.
ReplyDeleteI notice Kate is remaining strangely silent.
yup, because the conversation doesn't need me.
ReplyDeleteI'm having fun playing dirty mad libs with your latest post.