Ted, I guess you don't want me to explain my post in detail. Just entertain your inner Bentway.
Let me explain how this works. I posted that article because I find its premise surprisingly different. I never realized that one of the potential reasons why American males may be afraid to get close is because of the fear of being labeled gay or effeminate. And of course, it makes sense. I mean, I mentioned to a bunch of guys I watched Oprah sometimes when I am at the gym, and two years later, they still kid me about it. Unlike their counterparts in other places of the world, American men tend to be afraid to touch each other, never kiss and only recently are willing to cry in public. And that fear of showing a soft side, the article contends, may lead to increased homophobia. Certainly, European men think we overreact to that fear of homosexuality. And frankly, I am just as guilty as the next guy.
However, never once did the article suggest it wanted to emasculate the American male but yet, that was your attack. And now after making such an unfounded attack and stirring up others, you want to talk nice. Give me a break!
And let me add, I really like my masculinity. I like my maleness. Always have; always will. |
