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every wednesday morning in lab meeting, the two studies that meet discuss a particular case study that happened recently to one of their participants. ours wasn't anything very interesting--this kid had to go to the PICU because he had bad asthma. and had been either lying about what meds he was on or had forgotten, both of which are totally possible.
the other study's case, though, made me sit up and take notice:
apparently this woman they've been going to see has a three month old baby. the whole house, they report, is dark and filthy; the baby's got a raging case of diaper rash; the mom not only can't remember what formula the baby's on because she's changed it so many times, she's been feeding the baby fruit, cheese, mashed potatoes, and cow's milk. a three month old baby. with no teeth. cheese and fruit. if they were at some swanky art gallery opening where cheese and fruit were the only options i could maybe understand it. but trust me, i'm sure that wasn't the case. apparently there are like extension cords running all over the house (you know, having a three month old and a year-old baby [god she must've worked fast] totally says "let's have faulty wiring running all over! maybe they'll chew on it!") and the mom's been institutionalized before.
so here's my deal: there are many states in the U.S. that are trying to keep faggots and dykes and trannies from adopting children. i have to think about where i'll make my permanent home based not only on which state will allow me to marry (if W hasn't banned all of them by then), but also which state isn't going to pass a law that will not only keep me from adopting but could potentially take away children i'm already caring for. sometimes even if i'm the biological father. all because i'm a faggot.
yet people like this woman, people who feed their three month old babies mashed potatoes and can't bother to wipe their asses so that they won't get diaper rash, have babies every day. and unless she shows some really serious signs of neglect, she'll continue to have that baby. yet my people, queers who have to work extremely hard to get kids and more often than not take extraordinary care of them, are having to fight just to keep them.
it must be june because this has suddenly become gay pride blog.
posted by Robert @ Wednesday, December 07, 2005
8 comments
8 Comments:
I dont like the word faggot. Its been a word used to oppress homosexuals..... You made very good points though. And I want to see Terry soon.
oh dennis.
http://reluctantreceptionist.blogspot.com/2005/10/dirrty-laundry.html
damn. i'm not sure wheather i should cry or projectile vomit after reading that. also, if i had a nickel for every time i've seen parents drag their toddlers by one arm while yelling obscenities, i'd be a millionaire. i mean, do they want these children to grow up to be mike tyson?
{with fist in the air french-revolutionary style}
ACT UP! FIGHT HOMOPHOBIA!
Okay, so I read that article and I totally understand how you can empower yourself by using that word. However, I also have some issues with the article as well.... its a talk for another time. However, quickly, I just don't believe someone is a faggot. I believe that homosexuality is definately a part of someone's identity, but it isn't the entire person. My saying I'm a faggot, you basically sum up who you are in one word. To me, I am a HUMAN with many attribues, one of which is my sexual preference.
Well that is enough for one day. Im heading back to studying for law school finals. This faggot needs to pass...
Dennis
everyone feels differently about it...that's one of the reasons i was nervous about writing the article. i don't think that me calling anyone a faggot sums up everything about them any more than calling them gay does...but i'll be sure never to call you a faggot. :-)
so, was it momma hil with baby medler?
shhh
(yes)
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