Originally posted on my blog SkepTex on 12/13/12
Recently I began commenting on YouTube videos. I have found a small number of them which I find entertaining and informative, and wish to interact with other like minded people. This is one of those videos. The vlogger is known as RockingMrE, and I encourage everyone to watch it and others of his. The subject matter is same sex marriage, and MrE constructs an argument against it. It is a compelling argument, and one which I agree with on almost every point. My single point of disagreement is a weakness in his argument which will be used against anyone attempting to use his argument. I attempted to point this flaw in reasoning to him and others commenting there.
About Me
- Brutal Antipathy and his property L
- Brutal Antipathy is a pseudonym for a blogger and forum debate enthusiast whose views often rest well outside of social baseline. A self confirmed atheist, misanthropist, and sadist, his commentary ranges from parched textbook facts to satire and sarcasm. He is a proponent of free speech and individual liberty even when these are taken to excess. His political views shift between lower case libertarian and enlightened despotism depending on the level of contempt he is feeling for his fellow humans at any given moment. His reading interests include history, general science, archaeology, comparative religion, psychology, & sociology. Other interests and hobbies include practicing various crafts, torturing his slave, blogging, playing with his dogs, collecting antiques, role playing & tactical simulation games, renaissance fairs, and cheerfully making other people miserable by holding up a mirror of their shortcomings and repeatedly bashing them in the face with it. L is the owned slave of BA. She basically has the same interests and views as her owner except in music.
Showing posts with label equal rights. Show all posts
Showing posts with label equal rights. Show all posts
Tuesday, October 8, 2013
Thursday, September 5, 2013
Search For The Elusive Patriarchy
This post was originally published on my blog SkepTex back on 11/14/2012
In order to address the accusations that will follow, I should mention in advance my perspective on this subject, and perhaps more importantly, what angles I am not coming from.
I am a skeptic by nature, and much of what I have encountered of feminism has given me cause to be extremely skeptical of it. The hostility in which feminist's react to valid criticism, especially when much of that hostility is viscous character assassination and ad hominem, brought my suspicions to the surface years ago. Since that time, I have taken it upon myself to investigate many of their claims, and have found them to be lacking more often than not. In my research I have seen others write online articles on many of these topics in a piecemeal fashion. I am of the opinion that a more unified presentation of them together might have more of an impact than scattered refutations.
My assessment of feminism is not founded on religious ideology. I am an atheist, and do not subscribe to those notions. Neither is my position based on misogyny. I hold women in no less, or more, regard than I do men. I am in fact in a committed and mutually fulfilling relationship with a woman. My opinion is not based on right wing Conservative notions. My political views do not subscribe to any of the conventional or minor political parties.
I should also point out that I have no desire to turn back the clock and retract female equality. I believe that the Equality movement was a great step forward and was sorely overdue. I also believe that women, like men, must be vigilant in preserving their rights and health.
Women have gained numerous rights in America, and they are wise to continue preserving those rights through activism. But to hear feminists tell it, things remain terribly unequal. This is where I begin to draw the line.
In order to address the accusations that will follow, I should mention in advance my perspective on this subject, and perhaps more importantly, what angles I am not coming from.
I am a skeptic by nature, and much of what I have encountered of feminism has given me cause to be extremely skeptical of it. The hostility in which feminist's react to valid criticism, especially when much of that hostility is viscous character assassination and ad hominem, brought my suspicions to the surface years ago. Since that time, I have taken it upon myself to investigate many of their claims, and have found them to be lacking more often than not. In my research I have seen others write online articles on many of these topics in a piecemeal fashion. I am of the opinion that a more unified presentation of them together might have more of an impact than scattered refutations.
My assessment of feminism is not founded on religious ideology. I am an atheist, and do not subscribe to those notions. Neither is my position based on misogyny. I hold women in no less, or more, regard than I do men. I am in fact in a committed and mutually fulfilling relationship with a woman. My opinion is not based on right wing Conservative notions. My political views do not subscribe to any of the conventional or minor political parties.
I should also point out that I have no desire to turn back the clock and retract female equality. I believe that the Equality movement was a great step forward and was sorely overdue. I also believe that women, like men, must be vigilant in preserving their rights and health.
Women have gained numerous rights in America, and they are wise to continue preserving those rights through activism. But to hear feminists tell it, things remain terribly unequal. This is where I begin to draw the line.
Sunday, November 6, 2011
Further Feminist Fun
I love South Park. Creators Parker & Stone gleefully defecate on hundreds of subjects in a deliciously dark, satirical style. While their humor usually carries them far over the top, they have an uncanny ability to hit the nail on the head.
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