Well Miss Manners says you're not engaged until you set a date.

I'm still angry about the many libs posting things like, "You're going to vote away rights for cheaper goods/better economy?" Not a real choice!

I have a similar, less well-formed thought about the "no ethical choices under capitalism" crowd.

I've heard critiques of 90s environmentalism like Captain Planet of the solutions being too individual vs. systemic, and I think that overlooks what was really important - imbuing a sense of collective responsibility in young people.

I spent a full five minutes trying to think of a pasta pun to slot in the next line and failed. I sadly have not inherited the family gift of parody lyrics.

I know pointing out conservative hypocrisy feels incredibly futile, but I keep thinking about your point about making the moral argument rather than a political one to fundamentalists. Truly, what do they really think regarding the value of human life?

I would expect a back and forth on what "safety" means in this context or the legal limitations of castle doctrine, but instead, "I should be legally allowed to kill people who mess with my stuff."

A formative experience was a conversation with a Texan in a bar on castle doctrine. I asked if there was no fear for your safety, should you still be able to murder someone for attempting to steal from your home? I thought he would at least equivocate before answering, but he gave a hard Yes.