kbordson

Step 1. Don't do anything stupid between now and "soon." Come home safely. Step 2. While over there or maybe on the flight back. Write those dear to you a quick note, maybe on military stationary, nothing too complex "I was just thinking about you while over here and wanted to Thank You." Step 3. Give them a hug when you get back. Not a handshake.... go for the FULL PDA!! Big bear hugs! Step 4. Return the friendship to others that might need it in the future!!! Done.

I actually have a Great Lakes (Northern/Wisconsin) accent Shouldn't you add a, "Now Doncha know" to that Hey Dere..... Wake up, eh?

Was this the page on which the image you wanted is stored? (ie, pic of the girl and some of her friends)

I think they should be able to wear whatever they want without fear of public ridicule or harassement as well. And, for the record, bias exist is the minds and "logic" of both liberals and conservative.

I am glad that you are so confident and self assured. But many aren't. and if someone started yelling at someone else, whether it was truly their fault or not, some don't have that strength of character to defend themselves. She didn't. I don't know that I would (I would like to hope that I would, but I don't know) Some would feel berated even if they didn't do anything wrong. Again we agree. OK... I'm confused. I got the impression from your posts that you were stating that because she FELT guilty that she had something to feel guilty about. Which is NOT true. A lot of rape and abuse victims feel responsible for the acts committed against them. That feeling does NOT indicate responsibility. Just because she felt bad, didn't mean she was bad. (Maybe she was just drawn that way)

I am glad that you are so confident and self assured. But many aren't. and if someone started yelling at someone else, whether it was truly their fault or not, some don't have that strength of character to defend themselves. She didn't. I don't know that I would (I would like to hope that I would, but I don't know) Some would feel berated even if they didn't do anything wrong.

Satisfied - Richard Marx (mostly appropiate)

sorry....

Agreed.

I'm not big into litigation and I don't have too much respect for the fact that she "lawyered up" but she still deserves an apology. (not 5mil in "emotional damages" or anything stupid... but an apology)

This is looking to get bumped to SC... but I really find the opinion that you're expressing to be WRONG. WRONG! She WAS berated. Regardless of whether she felt what she was wearing was appropriate or not. She was called in front of the plane and publicly chastised. This is not because she felt she was wrong, rather because she had no power in that situation. He (the male flight attendant) had all the power at that moment, and she was just trying to bargain to ensure that she was able to stay on the plane. BOTTOM LINE - "Keith" was wrong. As an agent of Southwest, Southwest was wrong. She deserves an apology.

If point 3 was too hard for you to understand, I'll try to make it more simple. It seems that you are/were trying to justify the harassment that she received as "her fault." It was NOT. Is that simple enough? - it really pisses me off when people try to use the "she was asking for it" excuse.

using Babel fish A six gentiluomo much cold now... what that means... I have no idea.

AAAARRRRGH! Good thing that I'm a pirate wench, who is capable of LOUDLY protesting to the arrogant scallywags. - Now, read the post too. Don't just look at the picture!

Bullshit, that sort or rationale is unbelievable I happen to think your rationale is bullshit, so there. If she isn't prepared for everyone on the plane to stare at her ass then she shouldn't have worn a skirt that shows it off. It's not the other passengers nor the crew who decided she was going to wear that outfit. HER ATTITUDE is a good case of people not accepting any and all consequences for their actions and the decisions they make. As much as I think that people should accept full responsibility for his/her actions.... I have to STRONGLY and LOUDLY disagree with you on this case. 1. Personally, I don't think what she wore was "inappropiate." Skimpy, maybe. But not scandalous. 2. What someone wears can NOT EVER be an excuse for someone elses thoughts or deeds. I have NO sympathy for the guy that "didn't want the distraction" - if he thinks impure thoughts, that's between HIM and God... and not because of her. She should NOT be harassed for wearing that, likewise nor should a rapist get off because of what a woman was wearing. The people that have the "impure thoughts" or actions are responsible for those thoughts and actions. Yes, she wore that... and yes she might get a little more attention - but she did NOT deserve to be publicaly humiliated. 3. Everybody wants to look "pretty" and get positive attention.... well almost everybody.... but in general. She wasn't wearing that to try to sell services.... she wore that cuz she thought it looked nice. Many seemed to think it did. Others with different values might have thought it a bit too revealing. But the Mormons think anything off the shoulder is scandalous... so should we also include those beliefs into the dress code. Or should "Keith" (the fight attendant) have had more tolerance himself. Where does the politically correct thinking end? I wore a bright red wig today... yes partially for the attention (it went with the whole pirate thing I was wearing). Most of the time I enjoyed the attention that it generated... and I knew my actions drew that attention - BUT.... if I had had actions against my person that would NOT have been appropriate, I would have been just as rightously offended as she is. Edit to add a picture that some might consider "attention seeking"

There are definitely resources available for patients with cancer. Have her contact her local treatment facility to get listings of those resources.

OK... I will grant you that Allure is all about texture and contrast.... but DUH, its a magazine. However, I didn't think that Allure was known for its boobie pics on more mature females.....

I've been thinking about this thread and wanting to reply... but not knowing how to verbalize what I'm feeling. Guys- 1. A lot of us girls (ok, maybe me and most of my friends) don't understand the fascination with breasts. They're there. If they are in appropriate restraining devices or if we are in the exact correct position or if you happened to be blessed with/can afford those amazingly shaped breasts, they do look good. Otherwise, they're just there. And oftentimes, they are an annoyance. Buxon women can get backaches, neck aches, undesired attention/harrassment, running can hurt, skydiving can be more difficult (see the thread on chest straps). So we might not understand the WHY behind the requests.... (or at least I really don't) 2. Some people are comfortable with who they are, others aren't. It would be nice to say that "as we age, we grow into our bodies and learn to accept who we are." But... I'm not there yet, and in fact, as I've aged, I think I might have become LESS confident with my body image.... not to say that I was vain before, but the body of 36yo Karen is different than the body of the 18yo Karen. Some of recognize that and although accept it, don't necessarily want to advertise it. 3. Aren't there enough pictures of boobies on the internet? 4. (just cuz I love numbered questions... speaking of which, I should go and pick up the new issue of Deadpool)

I hid it in a clicky for a reason. You can't tell ALL our secrets. Then nobody will come to me for services.

I'm not in the position myself!! But, I have positions quite a few women into that position. - EDIT TO ADD... SHOULDER DYSTOCIAS SUCK!!!!!!!

No biggie.... I took the test, passed and now don't need those tapes anymore. After you pass (and I know you will), send them on one more time before they get too outdated. AND.... USE FIRST AID!!!!!!!! Blueprints are ok too... .but FIRST AID!!!

LOL!!!!!! It has to do with our ability (or inability) to digest cellulouse. We might be able to chew it up... but we can't really break it down. We are missing the proper enzyemes.... but... Remember, Dammit Jim, I'm an ob/gyn not a gastroenterologist. (I was GREATLY amused by that question.) edit to add clicky

I forget the exact number, but in the 50's is my max. By the time I went to sleep... I think I more passed out.

Maybe she was just trying to make it easier to go through security. Possible?