I originally posted this to the wrong thread, so I am cross posting it here.
I often avoid debating politics on boards like this, as it can be such a frustrating exercise. However, in reading some of the contributions to the various threads, I couldn’t help but notice the correlation to some of my earlier observations of similar discussions on other prostitution related boards. Specifically, I have observed that
despite the reasonable assumption that those that condone prostitution would more likely have liberal tendencies, the vast majority seem fall somewhere between moderate and hard-line conservative. Indeed, I find it humorous that anyone engaged in prostitution, be they john or hooker, would support an administration that involves a religious zealot like John Ashcroft.
I suppose many would argue that they are supporting the administration out of a sense of nationalism, etc. That’s understandable, but it also affords the administration a significant opportunity to dilute the people’s civil liberties and pursue their ultra-conservative agenda under the guise of “national security”. Where do we draw
the line? Many feel that these are minor concessions compared with the prospect of the harm that may befall us if we are not vigilant. While the is an understandable position, the big question is do we really want people with such biases and beliefs redrawing the boundaries of our civil liberties? With a loss of Congressional checks and balances due to single party control and a predominately conservative Court, I fear we are about to return to the dark ages. This does not bode well for people on this board and others like it. Nor does it bode well for those that might like to go to any sort of adult establishment or view adult material online. Will things like this disappear? Probably not, but they will become exponentially more difficult to enjoy (see, e.g., strip clubs in NYC).
Of course, Bush is the perfect president for this era in which we live - this cultural anti-renaissance. Just like the Spice Girls, boy bands and “reality” shows, he is the manufactured product of his strategist. An intellectual lightweight, unaccomplished businessman and uninspiring leader. He has been thrust into the spotlight of history and has done little more than keep the seat warm. Of course, without the issue of terrorism and coupled with his disastrous economic policies, he would certainly be destined to a single term as president. If the democrats
can develop a clear and unified platform, coupled with a candidate the nation can respect, this may still be the case. The question remains - Is this nation ready to elect another Roman Catholic Senator for Massachusetts?
--wsb
I often avoid debating politics on boards like this, as it can be such a frustrating exercise. However, in reading some of the contributions to the various threads, I couldn’t help but notice the correlation to some of my earlier observations of similar discussions on other prostitution related boards. Specifically, I have observed that
despite the reasonable assumption that those that condone prostitution would more likely have liberal tendencies, the vast majority seem fall somewhere between moderate and hard-line conservative. Indeed, I find it humorous that anyone engaged in prostitution, be they john or hooker, would support an administration that involves a religious zealot like John Ashcroft.
I suppose many would argue that they are supporting the administration out of a sense of nationalism, etc. That’s understandable, but it also affords the administration a significant opportunity to dilute the people’s civil liberties and pursue their ultra-conservative agenda under the guise of “national security”. Where do we draw
the line? Many feel that these are minor concessions compared with the prospect of the harm that may befall us if we are not vigilant. While the is an understandable position, the big question is do we really want people with such biases and beliefs redrawing the boundaries of our civil liberties? With a loss of Congressional checks and balances due to single party control and a predominately conservative Court, I fear we are about to return to the dark ages. This does not bode well for people on this board and others like it. Nor does it bode well for those that might like to go to any sort of adult establishment or view adult material online. Will things like this disappear? Probably not, but they will become exponentially more difficult to enjoy (see, e.g., strip clubs in NYC).
Of course, Bush is the perfect president for this era in which we live - this cultural anti-renaissance. Just like the Spice Girls, boy bands and “reality” shows, he is the manufactured product of his strategist. An intellectual lightweight, unaccomplished businessman and uninspiring leader. He has been thrust into the spotlight of history and has done little more than keep the seat warm. Of course, without the issue of terrorism and coupled with his disastrous economic policies, he would certainly be destined to a single term as president. If the democrats
can develop a clear and unified platform, coupled with a candidate the nation can respect, this may still be the case. The question remains - Is this nation ready to elect another Roman Catholic Senator for Massachusetts?
--wsb
