The only thing wrong with black hair is that it's not white hair. That's pretty much it. And it's usually *not* white people in this case who bring the negativity, it's other black people and black culture that almost all of us have to grow up with.

I wonder how much of it is news because the media and public took a few knuckleheaded tweets and made it sound like she was being criticized from all corners of the globe. I'd like to think it was only a couple dumbasses, but I guess in the end it doesn't matter since the story has blown up so much.

Yeah, no. I seriously doubt spanking vs. no spanking was the sole reason you and your siblings have mental issues and your boyfriend is fine. I think the context surrounding spanking matters more than the physical punishment. I had a babysitter who was simply a mean, sadistic, abusive woman who would spank us with no…

Oh, that was the worst, meted out by my mother! That was the longest, most tearful walk out to the bush.

Thank you for a very thoughtful post. I've been trying to make similar arguments elsewhere, but a lot of people don't want to hear that not every parent that spanks is not a monster who is scarring their kid for life.

Oh, I agree 100%. Sometimes I feel like shaking parents who ignore bad behavior or acquiesce to the demands of their bratty, nasty kids. There is nothing more sickening than seeing a mom knuckle under to some pre-teen who just called her stupid. And correcting them doesn't *require* spanking if they don't want to, but…

Oh, I'm with you. There is nothing worse than having some brat running around the store or restaurant disturbing everyone with their parent completely ignoring them. But if I put out my foot and trip the little bugger, oh then *I'm* the bad one.

I can only be amazed at the lengths to which people will go to be offended.

Nothing that you wrote is wrong. It is *primarily* the responsibility of men to listen to women, not to harm women, etc. You are exactly right. However, far too many men are predators, far too many men willfully lie to themselves about the desires/motivations of women when it comes to sex, far too many men will ignore…

Yes, you can change your mind. It's never "too late" to say no. No, it's not excusable for a guy to proceed to have sex with you after you've clearly said, "No, I've changed my mind. I don't want to have sex with you." I didn't ask women to never have sex again after they've changed their minds— I'm not sure where you…

Completely agree with you on everything you wrote. It's ridiculous and disingenuous to the rape discussion for women to claim that there is nothing, NOTHING they can do to prevent rape in some circumstances. Women who eschew patriarchy must also understand that the number one person responsible for their safety is…

Having everyone in the class hit Aiden was obviously the wrong move. But conveniently not seeing one kid get a lick in probably would have been just as effective.

MS is a horrible disease, but Taint Nuttin didn't make fun of the disease. She was commenting on Jack and Kelly's relationship. I'm not sure why people are getting bent out of shape.

My father has chronic progressive MS and is wheelchair bound. One thing he still has is a sense of humor. Lighten up people.

I've got a golden (mixed with collie— a "gollie"— looks primarily golden though), but he hasn't gotten me a date yet since he tends to scare off men with his ferocious barking.

Soooo, I've got a back yard that could use your uncle's tender loving care . . . .

The article isn't about what you think it's about, but DAMN, I feel your pain. Between that guy and the bed bugs, my only advice is for you to move as soon as you can. Other than that, you really should pressure the non-profit to re-direct their charge's behavior. They and his family do have an obligation to make sure…

Cyndi Lauper back in the day.

Any olds remember this— "I Want Candy" by Bow Wow Wow? I thought she was soooo cool and so awesome! But I guess because she shaved two sides instead of one, Skrillex was the first to come up with this haircut. Okay.

Oh, I'm not saying that there aren't a very significant number of uninformed liberals and conservatives. But people who've picked "a brand" are at least a known quantity, as are the parties they vote for. The positions of the parties are not a mystery, even if their supporters choose not to know them. Independents and…