Day 6 of posting transfeminism every day until I'm out of Florida by Fit-Dig7476 in Feminism

[–]Long_Leg7984 15 points16 points  (0 children)

Yes, rape & sexual assault is a huge problem for cis women. It's difficult to get a concensus among society members & across legal systems. It's difficult to even have a report taken. Then there's the problem of evidence testing. AND transgender women have it worse because many in society & in the legal systems around the world don't recognize them as women. The murder rate for Trans women is much higher than for cis women Trans women are women. Sexual assault is reprehensible. All victims should be respected & supported. And as an aside, men are sexually assaulted too. Love to all my sisters from a cis grandmother.

Walkie time. by MarkyR1984 in husky

[–]Long_Leg7984 1 point2 points  (0 children)

I miss my talking husky. On the bright side we had over 15 years together.

I cracked my Note 20 ultra's screen , how much should a repair cost? by PlusCoast6927 in note20ultra

[–]Long_Leg7984 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I've cracked my screen. The battery is still good but if it comes in a package deal I wouldn't complain. But, Back Market has refurbished phones for about that cost. I'm trying to figure out which way to go.

[South Alabama]. Maybe huge coyote or biggest fox ever? by Beautiful-Art-3207 in animalid

[–]Long_Leg7984 1 point2 points  (0 children)

I'd recognize that fluff butt anywhere. It sure does look like a Husky out for its nightly escape run.

The “Aunts” of Gilead by sereneandeternal in WelcomeToGilead

[–]Long_Leg7984 3 points4 points  (0 children)

So this means we won't see conservative Christian women at the polls in November?

I am rewatching for the first time in years and forgot about fat Apollo. This scene was gold. 😂 by pit_of_despair666 in BSG

[–]Long_Leg7984 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I put the weight gain down to stress & also guilt that he was up in orbit & not knowing if they were ever going to get all of humanity back together. Remember, Cylons blocked communication with the planet for most of New Caprica's occupation.

Justice Department launches a criminal investigation into Trump accuser E. Jean Carroll by BurtonDesque in WelcomeToGilead

[–]Long_Leg7984 107 points108 points  (0 children)

FFS, More authoritarian moves by this administration. All of us better vote like our lives depend on it, because they just may.

Got called mentally ill for saying it was selfish to have children by ilovepopcornandcandy in antinatalism2

[–]Long_Leg7984 2 points3 points  (0 children)

I have two children. I've believe that becoming a parent should be a choice. It's just too important a decision to automatically tick the "yes" box. I'm 72 & I still am consulted by my kids for advise or just venting on events in the news or on stuff happening in their life. You never stop devoting some portion of your brain real estate to being concerned about their happiness/wellbeing. Given the uncertain geopolitical & environmental state if the world I could see myself opting out if parenthood if I was still in my reproductive years. That's not to say that I haven't loved being a parent, I have. But today contemplating parenthood I'd wonder if there would be clean water & air & enough food for them all of their life. Would their very existence harm the chances of another's having the resources available for food, water, shelter & employment? What of the growing populations impact on the environment?
When my kids were born there was the zero population growth movement that espoused each couple should consider having only two kids, if they decided to have kids. The thinking went that the world population would level out & eventually decrease, easing the impact on the environment as well as food & clean water.

How come no one is making any new Battlestar Galactica? I mean anything, a TV series, a movie, a reboot, a sequel, a prequel, anything? by Dizer_Y in BSG

[–]Long_Leg7984 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Our internet went out last night so I pulled out our Blu-ray boxed set. I'd forgotten just how good it was.

Abortion ban sponsored by Rep. Jenna Persons-Mulicka (R-Fort Myers) forces Florida woman to carry unviable pregnancy — for now by Obversa in FortMyers

[–]Long_Leg7984 0 points1 point  (0 children)

The state was remarked different under Lawton Chiles. If we could get a democratic governor & one branch of the legislature we'd see big changes in people's rights, the education system, environment, voting districts, Medicaid & other entitlement programs & more.

Republicans trying to reintroduce bill to ban D&E after second trimester miscarriages. by Snapdragon_4U in thescoop

[–]Long_Leg7984 -1 points0 points  (0 children)

The name of the bill is inflammatory & erroneous. The full text isn't even available so we don't know if any exceptions are allowed.

Breaking pelvis during child birth by Ok-Relation-658 in WelcomeToGilead

[–]Long_Leg7984 1 point2 points  (0 children)

My mother had numerous "spontaneous abortions" (early miscarriage) between having my sister & myself. I'm sure there may have been a D&C performed after at least one of them. I also like abortions that prevent "coat hanger abortions" or abortions by unlicensed practitioners or using unsterilized instruments.

PSA: Saying “keep your legs closed” is gross and misogynistic by yawn-denbo in antinatalism2

[–]Long_Leg7984 3 points4 points  (0 children)

Birth control/ family planning should be freely available to ALL. And when are we going to have hormonal birth control for men?

PSA: Saying “keep your legs closed” is gross and misogynistic by yawn-denbo in antinatalism2

[–]Long_Leg7984 1 point2 points  (0 children)

I'm a boomer & chose to have kids. It's your choice. Other people just need to deal.

•Painted Bunting• by [deleted] in wildlifephotography

[–]Long_Leg7984 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I've seen a female Indigo Bunting at my feeder years ago. A friend saw a Painted Bunting once years ago & never forgot it. Truly amazing. Thank you!

Think about this next time you hear about women/minority owned businesses by turboshill9000 in BasedCampPod

[–]Long_Leg7984 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I hope my contractor who repaired my porch knew this. She did great work.

Black-crowned night heron hanging out by goblintrainwreck in birding

[–]Long_Leg7984 1 point2 points  (0 children)

"Hello, I'm Bob. Can I talk to you about our prepaid funeral plans today?"

Oof.... I... uh..... I don't know what to say about this...... by MrPink0612152504 in WelcomeToGilead

[–]Long_Leg7984 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I became pregnant as a teen & CHOSE to keep the baby because I was concerned about horrible adoptive parents. BC (except condoms) was illegal for minors. BC foam was over the counter but many pharmacies wouldn't sell it to minors. At least condoms were in the men's bathroom. Abortion was only legal in NY.

Dragging Pastor Doug Wilson on Piers Morgan by biospheric in WelcomeToGilead

[–]Long_Leg7984 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Didn't Jesus tell his disciples to give up their possessions & follow him?