Capitol Hill Blue Forums Misc. Topics The Media "We scream, We Swoon, How Dumb Can We Get?"

i was raised to hold doors open etc. many women thank me. some have asked me not to do it again. i will continue doing it. there are some things that are, i believe, respectful. i am not, btw, adverse to hold a door open for a man if he is on my tail. as far as the opinion piece goes, there are some that swoon and it does appear to be silly. and while i might entirely agree with what has been written, i would defend the right of anyone to state that opinion, as well as more hatefilled opinions. i am of the belief that the more we stifle opinions, especially those that offend, the more we perpetuate their life and allow them to circulate underground, building steam along wtih the resentment held by those who feel silenced. open society is the only way to end the attitudes. like anything worthwhile it takes time and tough skin but it would be worth it in the end.