Thanks for the essay, but it’s completely useless. It’s based on how you personally feel, not fact. Talk about being responsible. There is nothing sensational about imposing stricter regulations on the purchase of killing machines. Most (if not all) affluent Western nations do it.

Willfully ignorant murderers.

That’s pure selfishness. What problems could they have that could possibly compare to being killed or losing a loved one to gun violence?

Statistically, less ‘bad things’ happen when access to firearms is restricted.

Yeah. I mean, how can we possibly stop people from buying machines made to kill people and then using them? Just...impossible.

I’m sure it’s not too much different in Canada.

It’s also satirizing class issues.

I agree, though comparing it to black men isn’t the same thing.

He’s not only trying to play the victim, he’s saying “THIS COULD HAVE BEEN YOU” or “THIS COULD HAPPEN TO YOU OR YOUR KID.”

I’ve heard of this book before, but after reading those excerpts I have to wonder: Why,why, why is this a classic? Is it like a banned books, creative freedom-type situation? Because to me it reads (and looks) a lot like a romance novel. I don’t want to have to read it.

Or that the women are more practical. Why bother with a bunch of fussy dollar bills, when you can steal one thing worth millions?

Don’t act like birthing or raising your own children makes you a good person. Most people are hardwired to look after their genes - procreation is not a selfless act.

Agreed. All of a sudden I was staring at Ke$ha’s butt. That ain’t right.

I was that kid. I was a donut, a pig, and the solar system (and more!) for various Halloweens, when most other girls had store-bought princess costumes.

Whoa, how Pharrell 43?! I always thought his charm was this cute naivety and joie de vivre. How does that still work when you are 43? I’m already jaded.

Let the lady have her eye-roll. Jeez. Can we not roll our eyes at privilege anymore?

Lemonade and gin.

I think as far as weeks go, that is not too bad. At least you are fortunate enough to see a dentist and do something about your teeth.

Is it just me, or is this some strange symmetry...

Eh, my dad did this years ago with a trashcan.