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The emptiness of 2010 SDSU grads
I hate to break it to you, Visduh, but the 40-plus crowd invests in weight loss/tanning/toning/boob jobs probably to a greater degree than the under 30 one does, especially in San Diego.— August 6, 2010 11:51 a.m.
Prop 8
The two are very distinctly different, blueevey. One thing both these struggles shared is the "separate but equal" aspect, that being those that argue a civil union is the same thing as a marriage, and that is what many grabbed on to to support their position that gay marriage rights are very similar to the Civil Rights Movement. It did not sit well with me, either. As you can see, sometimes it can be polarizing even if you both agree with the basic principle.— August 6, 2010 11:46 a.m.
Taking A Trip To The Food Bank...
That was a great blog, LPR. I felt like I was walking every step of the way with you. "Better to accept the help you need..." - I love that.— August 6, 2010 11:26 a.m.
Ranch Dressing
I've tried that, Spark, and it is insanely delicious. That is why I will never go near it again. I see myself on the street corner, with a sign - "Will Work for Ranch".— August 6, 2010 10:49 a.m.
Ranch Dressing
I'm afraid of Ranch dressing. I know otherwise sane people who have pretty discerning taste buds that are absolutely hooked on this stuff. It should be classified as a narcotic.— August 6, 2010 9:36 a.m.
The American Christian Theocracy of the Majority
This is the point I was making on Siobhan's blog. How can you discount religious beliefs in the decision-making process if those deeply held convictions are the determining factor in how a person votes? There is no division of church and state when the "issue" (for lack of a better word right now) is what some consider a moral one. There are issues that are easy. Yes or no. Taxes. Build a stadium. Typically your religious beliefs are not going to affect how you vote. But when it comes to deeply personal issues, do we allow religion to decide? If indeed the majority of Americans are voting based on their religious beliefs, can the higher courts come in and pronounce those laws unjust?— August 6, 2010 9:26 a.m.
Prop 8
I never put political signs in my yard, because it can cause big problems with people you never would have had a problem with otherwise. But I did put a No on Prop 8 sign in my yard and the minute it went up my neighbor ran over here and started challenging me. It was awful. He barely speaks to us now. Speaking of ethics, this would be a good example. Do you put a sign up representing something you feel strongly about and risk jeopardizing your relationship with your neighbors, or do you just keep your beliefs to yourself? All I know is I will never do it again.— August 6, 2010 9:13 a.m.
Prop 8
Touchy subject. I had a conversation with two friends of ours who where able to marry during the time before Prop 8 went into effect. They were astonished that No on Prop 8 received little support from the African-American population. They reasoned that out of all the voting population, African-Americans would understand their plight more than most. When I explained that attitude was in itself a form of prejudice, to discount someone's deeply held religious beliefs as not worthy of even being taken into account, they looked at me as if I were crazy. Just an example of how difficult it is for some to see that many people take their choices quite seriously.— August 5, 2010 5:48 p.m.
What Does Ethics Mean?/edited again 8/7/2010
Great point. Do you stand idly by while you witness something you feel is inherently wrong but legal under the constitution? Or do you risk your own well being to do what you feel is right? This can be a dangerous grey area. It can be simplified as equal rights for all, but one extreme example of it gone wrong is the religious zealot who murders a doctor who provides abortions.— August 5, 2010 2:58 p.m.
What Does Ethics Mean?/edited again 8/7/2010
That's the old news adage, nan - the planes that land safely don't make the news. My mother worked for a design firm as a senior draftsman. She wore three-piece pantsuits - she was a snazzy dresser (one time I washed her dry clean only suits as a favor and they came out of the dryer hopelessly wrinkled and she almost killed me), and the manager told her she should be wearing dresses. My mother has never liked her legs and never wore anything above the knee and short dresses were in then. She refused but he would not let up, so she wore a maxi-dress. After that he told her it was okay to wear her suits. The men were constantly hitting on her (she was and still is very beautiful). She would come home furious because she was paid less than the junior draftsmen. She was the only woman employee who was not a secretary and they would make her get them coffee. When she and my dad divorced, she went to the bank to get a loan. She had more than enough income, but they told her straight to her face that she would just remarry and have more kids and quit her job, so there was no way they would lend her the money without a male co-signer. There are many more. This is probably why I have the fem-chip. I saw first hand how much women were discriminated against in the mostly male work force back then. In my own career, I chose to work in a female dominated business, because I have a very difficult time with male authority. I'd never make in the military. Go figure.— August 4, 2010 12:57 p.m.