I totally, totally get that the criminal justice system fails people nearly as often as they help. I get that there are very real and scary disadvantages for women and POC when dealing with the law. BUT. The police and the court system remain the ONLY way that a victim of abuse is going to be able to get justice. I'm…

Just get rid of it, if you have the time.

HAH!

I knew someone who INSISTED that he had successfully removed dino DNA from a mosquito trapped in amber. I was crushed when he laughed at me for being so gullible.

I dated a girl in high school who tried to get away with this one to get out of a test, despite her mother working in a fairly visible role in the school district. Didn't take too long for the calls of consolation to come in.

Gosh, I miss her.

But she clearly doesn't want us to know she has tattoos. Respect her wishes. Is it that hard to grasp?

She clearly has spent a lot of energy, thought, and time keeping that particular part of her life out of the public eye. It's her choice. Why write an article purely to undermine her?

I don't get it. You are still writing on a site dedicated to supporting women, aren't you?

I was wondering when they'd get around to doing this. It's all the same stuff.

Attempt at Jezebel top comment bait?

Ah yes. Should have seen that one coming.

As you wish. It pains me that you seem to mistrust people's sincerity that much.

It's a school. A public school. Where there is an order and a structure set up. That's what it's for. He is not unreasonable demanding that it be handled better. Was he a nuisance? Yes. But is he a bad parent, or a stupid person for feeling the way he does? Not on your life.

She's fourteen. He's a concerned parent. That passage is pretty graphic. Nothing here is saying that he doesn't speak to his kids about sex. Perhaps he is upset that the school didn't notify him so that he could decide for himself whether he wanted to have that conversation, or trust that the teacher would deal with…

So I read that passage, and I got to say, that while I agree that it is important to discuss date rape with your 14 year old daughter, that depiction is pretty damned graphic. Not only that, but I could imagine that a 14 year old of any age missing the point - that the protagonist was raped. Hopefully there's more…

Apparently there are people who get off by watching someone crush animals' skulls in while wearing high heels. Different strokes ...

Just want to give a shout out to Molly Knefel for a well written article. People should listen to her on Page Seven, a podcast about celebrities. She routinely provides the voice of reason. Big fan.

The Sultan of Brunei, also known by his non-titular name, Hassanal Bolkiah, is the ruling monarch and absolute dictator of the country that goes along with his title.

Have faith in your fellow citizens. It's never as bad as you think.

Although - full disclosure - I'm only working on the trail as a sleeper agent for Elizabeth Warren.