Shotime

Today, here in the U.S., women held a SlutWalk to protest the verbal, sexual abuse they have endured on the streets. Believe me, I couldn't make this up (see attached photos), It all started when a policeman, somewhere here, remarked that if women wouldn't dress like sluts, they wouldn't be verbally or physically abused when they go out. Show respect, get respect. I'm sure that, at this point, he deeply regrets having made that remark. It touched off a few of these demonstrations across the country.

However, it made me think of the many times I have been verbally assaulted on the streets in Bangkok. If I choose to go out wearing camouflage or multi-pocketed shorts with a T-shirt, and knee-high, white socks with my open-toed sandals, it's nobody's business but my own. Why must I have to hear "Hey, sexy-man," or "Hey handsome man. Where you going?" every time I go to take a walk (minding my own business) in Sukhumvit? Enough!

Forget about intransigent global poverty. Forget about climate-change, global warming, whatever. Forget about our failing, bankrupt economies. Forget about the U.S. Congress going on vacation for a month, leaving us wondering WTF. Let's keep our focus on what's really important. Ourselves!

However, I'm basically apolitical, and could really care less. Maybe there's someone with more enegy and verve who can pick up the gauntlet, and put an end to the suffering we men must endure.

If the Boston Red Sox buy that futbol team in England, are Red Sox threads That related?

Only one walk away from from a perfect game.

Go Pfightin' Phils!!!

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