scott@hou2g.UUCP (Danger Mouse) (06/14/85)
>> o On the Great Sexist Language Debate: >> For nouns of professions, I attempt to use a neutral term, if it isn't >> too awkward. If I blow it, and a sharp-eared feminist type points it >> out, I don't get upset. If she begins a verbal attack on me for being >> an MCP, I tell her to piss off. I have little patience for people who >> are hunting for inferences in my verbiage that I didn't imply. >> >> Let's not butcher English up too badly, please... > No inferences are necessary - the continued use of sexist terms > only tends to contibute to the continued use of sexits terms > small or large the damage remains the same. Please allow me--Piss Off. >> o Why do men rape? >> Because there are men who are aroused at the thought of dominating >> and/or hurting women. If they were not aroused, they would commit >> simple violence, not rape. Real sickos can only experience sexual >> release *while committing rape*. The violent aspect of rape heightens >> the sexual act for these men. Rape is, then, sex in synergy with >> violence. > The trouble with this attitude/outlook is that it is almost > completely dead-wrong. Would you please explain, including evidence from psychological studies? We male-chauvenist pigs need educating. >> Men:Imagine being mistakenly arrested for for a violent crime (rape, say) >> and thrown into a `tiger cage' with hardened criminals. These guys >> (rapists, probably) don't like you very much so they decide to >> gang-anal-rape you and beat the crap out of you for good measure. This >> is the general idea for a parallel male experience. I don't think many >> of you would be bulging at this point. > Almost but no cigar charley - - remove the cage and make it the > street in front of your house. change the mean baddies to every man > you meet (potential) Make the time of day variable but after dark > multiply by 100x. Do you REALLY fear EVERY man you meet? I really pity you, in that case. I also feel there is nothing ANY man can do to help you there. >> o How do you defend yourself against a rapist? >> Depends on the woman. For some, submitting may be more apropriate, ^^^^^^^^^^ > "YOU BLITHERING IDIOT...." Let's say a rapist has a gun on you head, and he/she says "Submit or I'll blow your head apart". More importantly, you BELIEVE he'll do so. My assuption, then, is that you'd rather die. SJBerry