Think women have equality under the law?

[wednes]

Thanks to ladyteal for hipping me to these stories:

Pregnant woman not allowed to divorce improsoned abuser!!!

and

Bartender fired for not wearing make-up at work!

That last story actually reminds me of the stink a few years ago about stewardesses being required to wear panty hose. Has anyone ever exposed thier hose to heat or flame? They melt and adhere to the legs in a most painful and hideous way. Luckily, men are permitted to wear cotton slacks treated with flame redardants. Too bad the only value of women lies in shapely legs...

When I was a kid, I was taught that the United States was the worlds leader in human rights and that someday the whole rest of the world would be as progressive and liberal as we. Later, I thought voting for Clinton would make everyone's lives better. Now everytime I turn around, somebody is getting screwed in some horible way, and nobody gives a rats ass. People are freaking out because an old man on TV died, but no one is sending even $5 for Tsunami releif...not to mention supporting the current US regime. I'm so cynical now, and I am damn angry about the way the world is turning out.

I can't tell if it's more disgusting that things like this take place, or that there is not rioting in the streets when people find out about them. The more news I read, the more angry I become at people who really think denying people's rights is not just a good idea, but good for the counry at large.

Alright...here's one slice of good news for intense nerds.

And lastly, could we please, PLEASE try to keep our drinking under control this New Years Eve.
Anyone whose seen my carpet knows I'm not into cleaning up anyone's vomit.
And it seems like every party one person has to drink too much too early and "ruin it" for at least one other person.
So now, when you all have some time to think about it, let's all plan not to drink so much.