I don't have a strong opinion about the circumcision debate, but the argument that removing a part of your body will remove problems associated with that part of your body seem a little silly. If I cut off my toe, I won't get any ingrown toenails & my risk of toe stubbing will go down dramatically. It seems like a…

This is absurd. Because I questioned whether releasing a photo of an abused child along with a fair amount of identifying personal information is perhaps venturing into murky ethical territory, it is a logical assumption that I am a person who is not outraged by horrific child abuse? I am heartbroken over what has…

I definitely see your point & understand why you would include the photo. It is a powerful image. I think my bigger concern is why or how the hospital or police department that took the photos of this child felt that it was OK to distribute them to the media. They have released his age, the name of his father, his…

It seems remarkably unethical that photos of this little boy were released to the media. He is too young to consent & the adults who should be taking care of him are horrible people. Publishing photos of a child in such vulnerable circumstances doesn't sit well with me. His story is heartbreaking & gripping enough…

Delaying vaccines for years after the recommended time is clearly a bad idea, but slightly altered vaccine schedules can be a way to get cagey parents who might not otherwise vaccinate to cooperate. My pediatrician's office gets every kid all recommended shots they need by their birthday, but they typically only give…

In addition to dehumanizing women, these sorts of arguments assume men have no dignity or sense of self worth. My husband would be horrified if I behaved as his personal intimacy vending machine! Everyday we make a choice to be together. That is far more gratifying that this sad sex in exchange for security garbage!

My brother is a drug addled jerk who would be willing to tell you one million lies about my entire family and about how everything that has ever gone wrong in his life is our fault. People in the throws of addiction often don't have a realistic perspective on their family of origin. Julia Roberts may not be a great…

As the mama of a bright, beautiful, mischievous seven year old girl who happens to be overweight, I can't begin to explain how complex this issue is. My daughter has been overweight since around the time she turned 5. Let me add: I gained 18lbs during my very healthy pregnancy. I breast fed her until she was two. We…

I have two young daughters & you have expressed exactly how I feel about this.

My husband & I got married in our early 20s. We both have large & pretty traditional families & ended up with a large pretty traditional wedding. We were so young & it was before Pinterist. My family pretty much made most of the big decisions & we picked out the colors & the cake flavors. It was just fine. We got…

DJ Juibilee is a NOLA public school special ed teacher & the nicest guy ever from what I hear.

That was my thought too. I have noticed in the last few years that ADD meds have replaced coke for lots of people. I am an old who works with lots of youngs and this is the info they pityingly pass on to me. ADD drugs do approximately the same thing as coke, they are easier to get, cheaper, and it not as big a deal if…

Christian Scientists do not believe in modern medicine or treating illnesses at all. There are many religious groups that oppose organ donation and transplants. There are other religious groups(Scientologists!) that oppose any pharmaceutical treatment of mental illnesses. I should not have to have an intimate…