OK, it is the most misogynistic, sexist thing ever to keep saying that when a drunk man and a drunk woman have sex, the woman cannot give consent because she isn’t sober but the man is responsible even though he is in the same state of intoxication. This is LITERALLY assigning her decision rights and responsibilities…

So, someone is acting crazy, will not obey, and pulls what appears to be a gun. Your immediate choices are, 1) shoot the person before a cop or bystander can be killed, or 2) see what happens.

By trolls, you mean anyone with a dissenting opinion, right?

Not only that, the probes can miss from a distance, therefore having no effect, and sometimes only has any effect at all during the duration of the actual shock. Some people recover remarkably quickly and may be even more violent. If you have a guy apparently wielding a gun and preparing to shoot, can you take that…

Wow. So how many reasons did you want? (And yeah, I know this won’t get published, and no my intent is no baiting.)

I’m actually pretty good with a cut-off around that time (I’d probably go a few weeks longer) but with exceptions only for exceptional circumstances like the mother’s life being at significant risk. My reason at that somewhere around 24-25 weeks, the fetus develops “normal” human brain EEG readings, which is a…

Availability depends on location. I’ve had several places tell me they “can’t” sell them to consumers. What a load. Find reliable appliance parts stores and keep them in your address book.

Very well put. I’d star you more if I could.

Likewise. I have as much right to comment as you.

I actually do think about this, and do agree it is a real “white privilege” situation. We (whites) are the majority in most situations and that does make a difference. I’m not sure how to fix that other than trying to be aware and being respectful, inclusive, and welcoming to other races. Your suggestions?

Critiques based on one’s race (whiteness or blackness) are wrong. One’s race just is what it is. I won’t criticize yours if you don’t criticize mine.

I don’t know about being disproportionately represented. Yes, per capita, black people are 6x as like to be shot by a cop as white people. But black people are also 8x as likely as white people to commit murder (FBI stats) and 10x as likely to commit robbery. Committing a crime makes you more likely to get shot as a…

Nope. Lots of good causes out there. This was just an asshole who had already hurt one person, refused to drop his weapon, and told the police to shoot him because he wasn’t going to be taken in. Request granted.

Can they not find ANY better cause? This asshole already slashed some guy and insisted the police shoot him rather than be taken in. Request granted.

Seriously? I guess no one knows?

So explain “white privilege” to me. The example he gives seems utterly wrong, pointless, and insulting. Stephen Colbert is not in this position because of his race. He’s there because of hard work, intelligence, and an ability to entertain, inform, and connect with people. Same reasons as Oprah, Arsenio Hall, Steve…

Really? We ALL need to be protected to not be violated. That doesn’t make us objects. We all need to be aware of risks in life. We all need to minimize them. Maybe you don’t like the analogy, but the point remains that everyone should minimize their risk of many violent crimes, including rape, murder, assault, etc.…

Gotta agree with you here. While I’m glad some realize they really screwed up and hurt someone, they SHOULD feel like shit.

We need to get past the idea that saying some behavior is unnecessarily risky is victim blaming. It is more important to be safe, and women DO need to realize that if they put themselves in some situations they are increasing their risk.

Thank you. Actually means a lot to hear someone say their sorry it happened to me.