Some controversial subjects - abortion, gun control, pornography - are so emotionally wrought that they inevitably spawn some of the most ridiculous responses from individuals who try to draw lines where none can logically exist.
Such was the response from Suzanne Searing in trying to correlate the disappearance of Natalie Holloway in Aruba with the presence of adult-themed videos at Family Video. I'm still scratching my head trying to connect the two.
I'm not going to make a name here defending pornography. But I will defend the right of adults to view other adults doing something which “comes naturally.”
I have no problem with Mrs. Searing's belief in God, no matter how much I distance myself from those convictions. But I do have a problem with people like her and Mr. Palesh trying to force the strictures of their rigid morality upon myself and others who do not subscribe to their beliefs. That is a fight worth fighting.
I will also unfailingly speak out against the assertion that anyone who does not subscribe to those beliefs is somehow less moral, ethical, or “damned.”
I would like to suggest that if Mrs. Searing and Mr. Palesh would like to do something to help the children, see what they can do about removing WWF and Ultimate Fighting Championships from primetime television - these are easily and frequently viewed by young, impressionable children who learn the worst way to resolve conflicts and emulate violent, hyper-macho caricatures of adults.
In closing, I'd like to assure Mrs. Searing that, I too, am quite certain where I will “spend eternity” after this life is over.
I will be as ash, fresh from the crematorium, most likely in a landfill, food for the worms. And I have absolutely no problem with that at all.
Karl Logan
Auburn
I'm not going to make a name here defending pornography. But I will defend the right of adults to view other adults doing something which “comes naturally.”
I have no problem with Mrs. Searing's belief in God, no matter how much I distance myself from those convictions. But I do have a problem with people like her and Mr. Palesh trying to force the strictures of their rigid morality upon myself and others who do not subscribe to their beliefs. That is a fight worth fighting.
I will also unfailingly speak out against the assertion that anyone who does not subscribe to those beliefs is somehow less moral, ethical, or “damned.”
I would like to suggest that if Mrs. Searing and Mr. Palesh would like to do something to help the children, see what they can do about removing WWF and Ultimate Fighting Championships from primetime television - these are easily and frequently viewed by young, impressionable children who learn the worst way to resolve conflicts and emulate violent, hyper-macho caricatures of adults.
In closing, I'd like to assure Mrs. Searing that, I too, am quite certain where I will “spend eternity” after this life is over.
I will be as ash, fresh from the crematorium, most likely in a landfill, food for the worms. And I have absolutely no problem with that at all.
Karl Logan
Auburn
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cm wrote on Mar 17, 2008 9:08 AM:
But with her at 9 --I am not ready for her to watch adults--which some videos are intended for.
I try my best to answer her questions honestly and openly. At times, I am pushed into some by commercials, billboards, radio talk, or by site when adults/teens should take it to a hotel.
I answer age appropriately!
I must have done OK with the first 3 kids,ages 26 & 23(boys),and 21(girl)-for they are not embarrassed by conversation/questions/answers yet personally quiet when it needs to be.
Everyone has varied opinions on the subjects. If its legal, yet, not up your alley then change the channel or don't purchase the products. But overall, if it involves kids, keep communication open at all times!
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AJ wrote on Mar 17, 2008 3:13 AM:
karl L wrote on Mar 16, 2008 1:26 PM:
karl L wrote on Mar 16, 2008 1:25 PM:
Thank you cm, for your input here. How many times have we seen kids in the news hurting their friends and siblings by trying to emulate the moves they see on TV on these shows? It's sad. "
mayharuka wrote on Mar 16, 2008 1:19 PM:
cm wrote on Mar 16, 2008 11:40 AM:
my hubby is still a fan, I used to be back in the day of young Hulk Hogan, Roddy Piper, Andre the giant, Chief Jay Strongbow, and pretty Miss Elizabeth.
In the past years it has become such smut with the language and sex talks! There is almost no wrestling happening at all. I call the man's soap opera!
This is nothing I encourage my 9 yr old to see, but occasionally she will sit with dad and watch. When it turns to the ugly side I give the MOM GLARE and she is sent away or the channel is changed.
I havent been to a "Live" WWF in many years-I hope with the amount of children that do attend they curb the language --but I doubt it.
The 40ish men/women who grew up with WWF--its an addiction still. Most see nothing wrong with their kids viewing.
I remember my 80+ gramma and hubby glued to the tv when it was on--yelling at the screen as if WWF was in my living room-prior to her passing even gram stated WWF was turning to the "ugly" side. It was usually her saying its monday night are you leaving the room! It became its monday night-what's on tv that WE can watch! "