Double standards

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Registered: 04-08-2004
Double standards
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Fri, 05-21-2004 - 2:46pm
Because of the responces to this comment about double standards between men and women, I figured I would start a thread on it.

Do you believe a double standard exists about sexuality of men and women?

What do you feel is the cause of this double standard?

Would you find it harder to believe a man or a woman who cried Rape??? (for your benefit Tish. He He)

And last, if your mate complained that you were not doing something that they really enjoyed, how much of your own opinion on it would you bring to the conversation, and would you expect your partner to give up something they really liked because you didn't??

Any other comments/questions are welcome. I don't like the double standards in sexuality but I have no choice but to accept them as they are.

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In reply to: jeephead
Wed, 05-26-2004 - 12:16pm
I don't think I did either, just questioned your own experience. Since I know nothing about you, that's justifiable, I would think.

Your experience is your own, so I don't think you can speak for any other soldier. I think anyone who chooses to serve is a hero/heroine regardless of how or where they spent their time though. It's a choice to dedicate 2 or more years of a young life in service.

BTW, my son was a Seal so he's seen things that would curl your hair as well.

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In reply to: jeephead
Wed, 05-26-2004 - 12:20pm
I think you're missing my point. Raising children is the most important "work" anyone will ever do. And the hand that rocks the cradle, rules the world.
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In reply to: jeephead
Wed, 05-26-2004 - 12:22pm
yep, I think you did read to much into it Tish. I loved my time at home with my daughter. She was much more well behaved, less abrasive, and easier to tolerate then she has become after being at the sitters for a few monthes. Well, almost a year. I really did like spending all that time with her, and yes, done by one was probably due to single child, and young one at that. It was not truly unrewarding for me, it just became a lot more than I could handle, day in and day out. Yes, I do think the mans responsiblity is bread winner. As I said before, I have a slightly sexist attitude, especially as regards to child rearing. I am of the opinion that women are much better suited for raising children, and that is one of the problems I have with gay men trying to start a "family". I do not think that is an environment for children, let alone male children. It is corruptive, sadistic, and twisted IMHO, and it should not be allowed. Unfortunately I don't rule the world, and for that matter, would not want to. LOL What you do is your business, but when you are adopting a child, to bring into your world, I think it is wrong, and highly immoral. But that is off the topic. Sorry to confuse you there Tish. I do have some pretty unorthodox opinions, and am sexist to a degree.
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In reply to: jeephead
Wed, 05-26-2004 - 12:27pm
Then I may have worked with him since I was sent on tours with them for the SOCOM. That being said, I have no doubts about what he has seen or what he has done. It was, and still is a rough life to lead, but one that brings those of us that believe in what we have done great joy, and self worth, to do the deeds no one else is willing, or able to do, and keep our families back home safe and sound in there beds, homes, and lives. That was the biggest thrill for me, just knowing that my friends and family back home were safe, while I was neck deep in the perverbial fans splatter!!! And ever since that time my favorite saying of all time is:

"Thou hath not to like it, thou hath just to do it."

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