Mercnbeth
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Be careful, Merc. Why? The comments apply to some and don't to others. I'd have to care who considered my comments a reflective mirror and those who had an opinion different, yet as equally valid as mine, to be careful. Feel free to review; however there was no representation of a 'one true way' or even the comparative use of "better" that I assigned to how we live. I imagine I'd feel as bothered by those who take their toddlers through the gates of the Folsom Street Fair, as those that represent they are repulsed by me taking beth on a leash naked through the Folsom Street on any other day of the year. I set myself apart from the hypocritical because, if asked, as much as I don't think it appropriate personally, I would support the parent's right to include in their lifestyle and their relationship with their children to have them see everything on public display. I don't need to agree in the actions of another, to support their freedom to do so. I'd be hypocritical to think any other way. I don't consider either of us practicing "in your face" style of kink or raising children. As I say about my relationship; only death will determine if our 'way' worked long term. The fact that it's worked going on 8 years - is incidental. The fact that a toddler got to see naked people whipped, flogged, chained, or serving the function of a 'pony' pulling a 'Surrey With The Fringe On Top' on city streets can only have 'bad' or 'good' parental guidance assigned if that toddler becomes a serial killer, priest, or alternatively does something benefiting humanity down the road. quote:
my actions have consequences. As do mine - where is that excluded in my position? I understand them, make decisions, and take actions based upon that consideration. Without doing so - weather permitting beth may never wear clothing. I deal with consequences every day in every aspect of my life. However, they are MY consequences, and not the image of what they should or shouldn't be based upon someone else's position of social norms. While traveling in Rome we took in a tour of the Vatican. There was a sign specifically saying the consequences for a woman wearing a bathing suit would be that she couldn't take the tour. beth didn't wear one, as usual she didn't wear underwear either, but there was no sign posted. During the tour, I did have her 'flash' in a secluded place, not once but twice. There may be after-life consequences to that decision, but my decision was to risk it. What I didn't risk was caring that someone would be offended by that action, or its disclosure. Similarly, the people previously taking the tour who would be shocked to see bare tits in the flesh while taking pictures of marble renditions of the same part of female anatomy, didn't consider, or care, how I felt when they wrote their names as graffiti on the walls of the Vatican. Their, in my opinion, 'disrespect' was pragmatically much more long lasting than mine. The consequences were nil for both of us - at least on this plain of existence. I don't post for agreement or have acceptance as my goal. I post because this is the way I feel; this is the way I live. I don't need anyone like it. quote:
We don't all get to live your charmed life. Nor do I assign the word "charmed".
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