If this were the 1800's

I'd have a LOT less problem with this. Because it would be social norm, and for good reason.

These days? There's no need for it. And no, I don't buy the 'right to follow your religion' as an excuse.

Anyway, I'm ashamed of the state I live in. But, by the same token, it was our own fault for having such a huge fucking loophole in the law.

It does make me want to go to the people who made the decision, shake them, and then go, "So it's okay if we send your 12 year old female family members there, too? Because, really, if there's nothing wrong with what's going on, you shouldn't have a problem with that. Even if they wind up pregnant and married."

( Way to go, Texas... )

Maor Denise Richards

rebl1969 provided this link to me, but I think it actually sums up what I think (without all the attendant foaming at the mouth) rather nicely.

It's not so complicated, bb.

...Only, I have to disagree about the hat. I like it. Although, it needs to be worn with, you know, jeans and an appropriate shirt.

But this is Denise, so...

Note to Self

Putting a 'chewy' granola bar in the fridge renders it 'not chewy'.

:(

Why oh why are people complete n00bs on the day before a three day weekend?

No, wait, I know why. Their brains are already on vacation.

Guh.