Quote:Your first link was complete tripe. I don't trust anything coming from biased sites regardless of left or right leanings. Your second link offers a rather compelling argument; however, it still does not address the issue of people feeling uncomfortable with sharing a bathroom of the opposite sex. Clearly though you have taken one of my arguments from me.

I hate linking to sites that are obviously biased one way or another for that exact reason. The first time I linked to those quotes it was part of a larger article from a more neutral site. I linked to that first one because of the layout and ease of reading. Regardless of a right or left slant, the quotes remain identical from all parties.


As for fear or uncomfortable feelings, I accept that to the person who is afraid the fears are real and valid. That's why I feel it is important to throw a spotlight on it to expose what is real and what isn't. Forgive the analogy, but it's kind of like a child scared of a silhouette in a dark room and a parent turns on the light to show them there is nothing to be afraid of.


Not to diminish the very real possibility of an attack. But to show how improbable it is. Do we live in a world where we need to teach our kids things we never learned as a child for their own safety? Sadly yes. But 3 instances in 17 years makes it very hard for me personally to rationalize as a legitimate fear.

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