That's what a lot of people commenting on this article don't seem to get; shelters can't just hold animals for extended periods of time in the off chance that owners might show up. Caring for animals takes money, and there is limited space to house animals in. I can understand that situations might lead to a pet…

I don't have children, so I don't know if my opinion is worth anything to you, but I consider "spanking" as it is outlined in this article to be something different from what you're doing. I think a swat to get a child's attention when nothing else is working is just what has to be done sometimes. But hitting a child…

That's horrible! Also, I take Wellbutrin and have taken trazodone (as a sleep aid) at the same time. I'm out of trazodone and was going to get a refill, but now I'll be paranoid about something like this happening to me, despite not taking whatever other drug she was on. D:

While rape is a horrible, traumatic thing, I believe you have a point. I wonder how much less trauma victims of rape would have to go through if our culture wasn't so preoccupied with sex and so critical of women's sexuality. If girls and women weren't told their value as humans lies in their "sexual purity," if…

I can't really offer any advice on online dating, but I do know that people can pick up on how you feel about yourself, and confidence is attractive. I think most of us are our own worst critics, and what you think is a defect could easily be something that others find attractive. Like, look at Lindsey Wixson's teeth-…

I'm wondering how you got in touch with the doctors who are giving you crappy, "think positive" advice? Because it seems to me that there has to be a way before going to see them to see what methods they specialize in. It sounds like you could use someone who would work with you on behavioral modification, and help…

I've seen some really poorly rendered tattoos, but I still think it's silly to dismiss tattoos as a stupid trend. Tattoos (and/or scarification) have been around for a really, really long time in a wide variety of cultures. I think it's a common human impulse to want to mark your body in a way that says something…

Really? Could you point me in the direction of any scientific study that would show that that sort of thing would have any effect on a hormonal condition? Any actual proof? Not to be an asshole, but seriously, it really is "mumbo jumbo." I think it's kind of irresponsible to make claims that your faith-based beliefs…

I keep seeing comments about how solitary confinement is such torture blah blah blah. Solitary confinement can indeed be a form of torture, and there are some pretty awful cases where people have been in confiment for years and years at a time here in the US, but to imply that this case involves torture is insane. It…

I'm a vegetarian, and have no problem with this. The funny thing is that all my friends and coworkers who think this is sooooo terrible eat meat. And much of that meat likely comes from animals that lived far worse lives and were probably killed less humanely than this giraffe.

I'm sure the majority of it has to do with rascism, colonialism, etc... But lighter skin is also a sign of feminity in many cultures, and was long before many of those cultures had any significant contact with Europeans. Looking at historical artwork from many cultures, you'll see that women were very often depicted…

How is it that it can just be out there all alone, unguarded, and no one steals it? I'd be so tempted to take it and keep it in my living room... stick a pair of bunny ears on it for Easter, a Santa hat for Christmas, etc...

I think that people don't give kids enough credit. And then if a child does grow up to have body issues, it's easier for people to blame toys than it is to really get into the real issues. It's ridiculous.

Barbie's looks are based on what society views as being ideal, so when a girl wants to grow up to be "pretty" in our society, the chances are that she's going to want to grow up to have some features in common with Barbie. But I think it's lazy thinking when people blame Barbie for having this supposed horrible effect…

I kept thinking it was going to cut to a shot of the trampled remains of the guy who had adopted the puppy and was trying to drive it out of there. How else did the puppy get away? Those horses totally crushed him to death.

For myself, at least, when I sign a petition like this, it's not so much about feeling entitled to anything, or thinking that the companies are obligated to make what I want. It's more about wanting these companies to know that this is what certain consumers want. And if a lot of people sign the petition, it shows…

As I've gotten more into textile arts, I've become fascinated by people who create with unusual fibers. So this is incredibly interesting to me. I like the personal aspect to it, but it seems like she could've made some from other hair first and perfected the art before using her own. :/

Wait, is she just accosting strange dogs and taking their fur, or does she get permission from their owners?

I have this book. :D

Their matte lipsticks are really good, not just for the price- they're really good in general. And no animal testing. :)