I'm with you. You're pointing out that this was not the only way to handle it, and that no matter how bad those parents were, the moment of cathartic triumph is not necessarily the best solution. And for that you're getting gravely insulted.

So my comparison was "hyperbole" but it's cool for you to bring up Hiroshima? That makes a ton of sense.

I think "tone policing" is a stupid SJW term that, in itself, attempts to police tone. I reject this postmodern sensibility that no one may ever judge another's actions and that all responses to trauma are equally valid. I also did not demonstrate a lack of compassion, despite your assertions.

I think sending it was great but putting it on the internet? classless and crass.

Can we talk about the fact that a show featuring a panel of women with a male anchor is called Outnumbered? Because fuck that.

Football (at the professional level) does require a very high level of skill and athleticism. Cheerleading requires skill too, but I would argue not at the same level.

Would I be considered extremist for just preferring we get rid of cheerleading altogether?

BMI is an excellent *general* indicator for weight issues. Its works at the POPULATION level, meaning that in the majority of cases, statistically-speaking, it's a useful tool in indicating weigh-related issues for the average person, which is most people. BMI is a poor indicator for people at the extremes or who are…

And given names don't show status? Until we start addressing each other by randomly generated alphanumeric codes, whatever we call ourselves is going to bear some social weight. Titles erase that gap far more than they intensify it.

I'm white, and I'm sorry if I seemed to be speaking out of turn. But living in a country where, for so long, people were denied dignity by being addressed by their first name while they had to call their "social superiors" Mr. and Mrs. Such-and-Such — it strikes me as ironic that the grandchildren of people who…

I have an aunt (mid-70's, grew up under segregation in the South) who is convinced that the trend toward informality was backlash from the struggle of black Americans to be addressed by a title.

Agreed. I'm a 34 year old black woman and I STILL refer to my elders (of any race) as "Mr So-and so" or "Ms/Mrs. So-and so". I was taught it was respectful. If someone tells me that they don't want me to, then okay. But, I'm not walking up to someone who is clearly my elder like "hey firstname, how are you" because…

I'm old school and prefer the "Mr" or "Ms" whatever.

Moreover, limits on tax-exempt organizations are limits on supporting candidates or parties — they can (and should!) support issues, ballot measures, etc.

Cool, but if rogue chapters are still doing this, what is AKA doing to discourage it? Looking the other way is equally as bad as doing it yourself, at least in my opinion.

There are a variety of rules on political activity for non profits that are dependent on their classification. 501(c)(6) orgs are trade association — like the US Chamber of Commerce — and can be politically active and have a political action committee, etc. 501(c)(3) orgs are typically charities and professional…

The most disgusting part in the whole article was when you described how you talked in the theater during the movie.

Good lord, you must not have been married long. Good natured torturing of one's spouse is basically the most fun thing about having one!

Allen, if you're reading this: you are a good, noble man and I am sorry I am laughing so hard at this.

He does! After seeing the movie he still came to my friend's party the same night and watched me tell jokes.