12-18-04

Quote of the day:
"Martin Luther King is the most notorious liar in the country" J. Edgar
Hoover (again I remind people that my quotes don't always reflect what I
believe, but are more just what I find interesting that someone said)

Thought of the day:
We are sold so many lies in this world and also so many contradictory things.
Women in this country are sold this idea that being beautiful is so important
and yet also sold the idea that they should not be judged by their bodies but
their minds. But with that said every so often I hear how Barbie presents an
unrealistic ideal for young girls. I really want to smack these people in the
head with the He-Man action figures I grew up with. I think it'd be easier for
me to have Barrie's body then He-man's. Lets face it, at least Barbie had a
life to which a person could achieve. Most of the role models I was given as a
child have to not only have a career but also save the world in-between.
Really both Barbie and Clark Kent were reporters, but only Clark had to also
save
the world and maintain a secret identity as well. The sad and also ironic
thing is that Barbie has to prove that she's more then just some dumb blonde.
Despite being a doctor, a lawyer, etc., all people seem to care about is her
measurements. This world never ceases to confuse me!