"let me see if I can break it down for for both of us.
Sexual behaviors are a subset of physical behaviors. So let us begin by examining the universal set (working under the general assumption that if a pond freezes at 32 degrees, so will a cup of its water):"
Meaningful, alright!!, LOL!!
"If a white man makes the choice to set fire to a church, based on his values that the black people inside are subhuman, does this action actually sully his mind? Granted his mind was a fairly toxic place before he acted, but does the performance of the act of arson sully it even further?"
On what basis do you conclude that the values which justified his "firing' of the church have been altered by acting on his values?? If the firing of the church was a value...then one suspects that the human regard for the consequent sorrow would REDUCE the contamination of his mind. But if you have studies to the contrary....;-)
"There are endless examples of this: the effect of being an executioner on the executioner's mind"
Oh, yes...hmmm. What is the effect of being an executioner on the executioner's mind??" Does this "sully" (LOL!!) the mind of the executioner...who is fulfilling the moral obligations of Her society and moral/justice system <g>...LOL??!!
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Now back to the original scenario of "Barbara", but this time let's describe her as being a graduate of Lincoln High School that has never had a manicure, drives a Nova, and works the register at the Hop 'n Shop down on 5th Street. Her husband enjoys "putting a leather mask over her head, having her wear a dog collar, and watching her have sex with his boss."
Questions
1. Does this behavior have a psychological impact on Barbara?
She has chosen it! She is not being "sullied"! She is actualizing!
2. Repeating this behavior over a span of years, would the psychological impact deepen?
No. According to studies in psychology...she would experience LESS impact over the years! This is 101!
In conclusion, I don't think it's "nonsense" to conclude that Barbara's mental health is "sullied" by this experience.
"In conclusion, I don't think it's "nonsense" to conclude that Barbara's mental health is "sullied" by this experience"
LOL!! In conclusion, I think you need to understand, that when people choose any particular form of pleasure (such as Barbara did!), it is none of your business. Further, Barbara does not need to acknowledge YOU! as the arbiter of her "mental health"! <g>
People could say that your mind is "sullied"! But your sexual "joys" are nobodys business but YOURS!! |
