Sunday, December 18, 2005

Breaking News: Change Is Possible

Reported in the Wall Street Journal (The WSJ is not available online - this is a syndicated version. Watch out for the croaking frog at the top):
For her 17th wedding anniversary, Jeanette Yarborough wanted to do something special for her husband. In addition to planning a hotel getaway for the weekend, Ms. Yarborough paid a surgeon $5,000 to reattach her hymen, making her appear to be a virgin again.

"It's the ultimate gift for the man who has everything," says Ms. Yarborough, 40 years old, a medical assistant from San Antonio.

Hymenoplasty, a controversial medical procedure known mostly for its prevalence in the Middle East and Latin America, is becoming popular in the U.S. Although there are no hard data, the American Society of Plastic Surgeons says vaginal surgery, including hymenoplasty, is one of the industry's fastest-growing segments. Gynecologists are marketing hymenoplasty in magazines, local newspapers and online. They report business is booming.

Restoring innocence this way has sparked criticism. Religious groups that value abstinence until marriage say hymen repair is a deception. Some feminists liken hymenoplasty to female genital mutilation. In addition, hymen repair, unlike other types of reconstructive surgery, isn't taught in medical residencies. Some medical associations worry that surgeons might be improperly trained.

Revirgination" costs as little as $1,800 at Ridgewood Health and Beauty Center, a spa and cosmetic-surgery center in the New York City borough of Queens. To promote the procedure, the center's owner, Cuban-born Esmeralda Vanegas, has given away hymenoplasties on a Spanish-language radio station. She also promotes them in her eponymous magazine, Esmeralda. U.S. women seek a second first time with hymen surgery

To break this down, there are virgins, and there are "experienced" women. Always have been. And now, due to the miracle of modern medicine, there are ex-experienced women, or, as they might call themselves, removing the double negative, "Perienced."

What I want to know is, why do Montgomery County Public Schools discriminate against Perienced Women? The sex ed curriculum pretends that such people don't even exist -- refuses to even mention the possibility. Doesn't the Satanic, er, I mean, School Board realize that women with new hymens are virgins, too? Do these "elected officials" have something to hide? Huh? Huh? Answer me that. Why are they afraid to discuss this issue?

The People demand that time be taken in the classroom to teach Montgomery County students the truth: you can have your hymen reattached. You can be a virgin again. Change is possible. <Chanting swells to deafening volume> Teach both sides! Teach both sides! Teach both sides...

19 Comments:

Blogger andrea said...

well, someone(PT barnum?) said no one ever lost money underestimating the intelligence of the American public. I have heard of this in the Middle East in cases where a loss of virginity- even through rape-can result in the death of the woman- I guess on her wedding night?

December 18, 2005 7:06 PM  
Anonymous Anonymous said...

what a riot

December 19, 2005 10:44 AM  
Anonymous Anonymous said...

You know, no matter how many virgins are left or being created these days, isn't it great to have a President that can put traitors in their place? What a terrific speech last night!!

Also, did everyone read Marc Fisher's piece this weekend about the links between the effort to fight military recruiting in Monkey County and the Communist Party?

December 19, 2005 12:12 PM  
Anonymous Anonymous said...

Yes, Anonymous, that was a great speech. The fear in his eyes made him look almost nothing at all like Stalin.

PB

December 19, 2005 1:34 PM  
Blogger andrea said...

Well, Anon, if you are worried about the Communist party- you must be writing from the Time Warp- which is kind of what we all thought.

December 19, 2005 2:31 PM  
Anonymous Anonymous said...

"Well, Anon, if you are worried about the Communist party-"

Not worried about them but still don't think we should ignore them trying to undermine democracy. They're not dedicated to our constitutional principles.

"Yes, Anonymous, that was a great speech. The fear in his eyes made him look almost nothing at all like Stalin."

Why should he be afraid? He'll be seen by history as the visionary that brought democracy to the Middle East. Of course we still have some work to: an Iranian government working on nuclear weapons with an intent to destroy one of our allies and a Syrian govt assasinating political figures in neighboring countries. But these are opportunities and, eventually, democracy will reach from the Mediterranean to the Bay of Bengal and cities will be named for George Bush.

December 19, 2005 2:46 PM  
Anonymous Anonymous said...

"The President, Anon, is likely looking at being made redundant over this. He's stepped over the legal line. A bridge too far."

The line between security and freedom is fuzzy. Checks and balances are taking care of it. The American people sympathize with the President's motives. He's kept us safe and polls show they want the important work in Iraq finished.

Could you imagine if Al Gore or John Kerry were President? Yikes! We probably would have had peace talks with Osama on the White House lawn by now.

December 19, 2005 3:51 PM  
Anonymous Anonymous said...

anonymous hopes and prays about Bush, "He'll be seen by history as the visionary that brought democracy to the Middle East."



That will never be Bush's cross to bear ever.

"anon free"

December 19, 2005 7:24 PM  
Anonymous Anonymous said...

anonymous said, The American people sympathize with the President's motives.




Really???????

GOP Ranks Breaking Over Bush's Tactics


Recent administration setbacks and scandals have sparked concern and resistance over the broad powers he has used to fight terrorism.


http://www.latimes.com/news/nationworld/nation/la-na-assess18dec18,1,4625756.story?coll=la-headlines-nation&ctrack=1&cset=true

_____________________

Released: December 13, 2005
Bush Job Approval at 38%

After edging above 40%, it fades again


President Bush’s job approval rating languishes under 40%, despite an upturn in the economy and a public relations onslaught defending the role of the U.S. military in rebuilding Iraq, a new telephone poll by Zogby International shows.

Just 38% of Americans said they approve of the job the President is doing, down from 41% in a national Zogby America survey conducted last month.

http://www.zogby.com/news/ReadNews.dbm?ID=1049



"anon free"

December 19, 2005 7:33 PM  
Anonymous Anonymous said...

Dana Beyer, M.D. said...
Hey, Anon, just where is Osama now?


with anon of course.....

snow white

December 19, 2005 11:05 PM  
Blogger andrea said...

Anon- first, Marc Fisher said that someone involved in the military recruitment issue was somehow connected to the Communist party in the 1960's. 45 years ago! Secondly, I see kids wearing Che shirts all the time- do you think they are Communists? Are you worried that Fidel will show up at your door? Where are the communists you are concerned about Or was your comment a joke?

December 20, 2005 8:41 AM  
Anonymous Anonymous said...

"Hey, Anon, just where is Osama now?"

Hiding in a cave, from what I hear. He can only come out on cloudy days so our satellite surveillance can't pick him up. Sounds like a great life.

He's lost control of the group to this Zaquarwi guy. And the man in the street apparently is out to get him- especially in Iraq.

December 21, 2005 9:45 AM  
Anonymous Anonymous said...

"anonymous said, The American people sympathize with the President's motives.




Really???????

GOP Ranks Breaking Over Bush's Tactics


Recent administration setbacks and scandals have sparked concern and resistance over the broad powers he has used to fight terrorism.


http://www.latimes.com/news/nationworld/nation/la-na-assess18dec18,1,4625756.story?coll=la-headlines-nation&ctrack=1&cset=true

_____________________

Released: December 13, 2005
Bush Job Approval at 38%

After edging above 40%, it fades again


President Bush’s job approval rating languishes under 40%, despite an upturn in the economy and a public relations onslaught defending the role of the U.S. military in rebuilding Iraq, a new telephone poll by Zogby International shows.

Just 38% of Americans said they approve of the job the President is doing, down from 41% in a national Zogby America survey conducted last month.

http://www.zogby.com/news/ReadNews.dbm?ID=1049"

Well, moron, this doesn't address whether the public understands his motives. It also contradicts other polls which show Bush's numbers trending upward. Check out this week's Time magazine.



"anon free"

December 21, 2005 9:48 AM  
Anonymous Anonymous said...

"Secondly, I see kids wearing Che shirts all the time-"

You must live in Takoma Park. I heard they arrested a couple of spies there last year.

December 21, 2005 9:50 AM  
Blogger Kay2898 said...

Anonymous said, "Well, moron, this doesn't address whether the public understands his motives. It also contradicts other polls which show Bush's numbers trending upward. Check out this week's Time magazine.

*************
The public understands Bush's misleading actions and more so everyday. Check out the W Post and the judge item.

December 21, 2005 1:32 PM  
Anonymous Anonymous said...

Kay

If a presidential election were held today, Bush would win

America doesn't consider any Democrat a legitimate leader of our country

We need to replace the Dems with a Republican party split in two- moderate and conservative

It'll happen soon

December 22, 2005 9:55 AM  
Blogger Kay2898 said...

You think...???????????

Trust Him With Our Rights? No.

By Richard Cohen

Thursday, December 22, 2005; Page A29

http://www.washingtonpost.com/wp-dyn/content/article/2005/12/21/AR2005122102057.html


****************************

Presidential Prosperity Games

By Robert J. Samuelson

Wednesday, December 21, 2005; Page A31

http://www.washingtonpost.com/wp-dyn/content/article/2005/12/20/AR2005122001375.html


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RNC Points To Spy Orders By Carter, Clinton


Thursday, December 22, 2005; Page A12


http://www.washingtonpost.com/wp-dyn/content/article/2005/12/21/AR2005122102253.html

December 22, 2005 10:42 AM  
Anonymous Anonymous said...

"You think...???????????"

No, I was just kidding. I really think the American people are going to elect Hillary by a landslide.

By the way, that's so cool that you can read the Post. Did you know it's written at a higher level than any paper in the country? Sixth grade - most papers are closer to third grade reading level.

December 22, 2005 11:43 AM  
Blogger Kay2898 said...

I guess that is why you enjoy it.

December 22, 2005 11:53 AM  

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