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Pastimes : THE SLIGHTLY MODERATED BOXING RING

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To: E who wrote (9928)4/19/2002 2:55:07 PM
From: J. C. Dithers  Read Replies (2) of 21057
 
My whole point is that imo it is a dubious proposition for anyone to take a morally condemnatory stance against sexual acts engaged in and enjoyed by consenting, responsible adults.

"Dubious" does not connote a very firm position. If your position is firm, then it must encompass sado-masochism in all its forms so long as consensual, as well as the numerous other examples that I see being mentioned here of, ah, "unconventional" sex.

The idea of "consensual" could itself be the subject of long discussion. You mention pressure in your last paragraph, and heaven knows how much "consent" by women in hetero relationships, including even married couples, is tenuous at best.

I don't believe you and I have any great problem with all of this. We each have our opinions, and I don't believe either of us disputes the right of the other to hold those opinions and to express them.
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