arndt@lymph.DEC (01/29/85)
At first I couldn't understand what you were talking about, it was so long ago that I submitted that piece. I thought, 'How interesting, this woman is talking to me about pee pee'. Then I remembered. Well, Judith, I took it for granted that those wonderful people who were offering and perhaps even drinking the stuff didn't think it was so awfull. I meant from OUR point of view. (Mine at least!) After all, it was only a cheap shot in the first place. However, may I at least suggest that as 'backward' and 'simple' as those good people are even they might see a little humor and 'take that stranger' in the deal. May I also suggest that while they may see 'goodness' in the use of urine - medicine, magic, etc.- they could for the very reason that it is NOT a pleasent thing to do use it as something having or giving virtue, power. I would love to see your friend's research. Bottles and bottles! What would Freud say about his choice? As for the Wizzir of India drinking his urine - why he's halfway there to solving the hunger problem in his country. What a fine example. Thanks for taking the time to make a good point in reply to my posting. Have a good day. Regards, Ken Arndt