Dare To Ask Talk And News About Our Differences By Phillip J. Milano Question Do most Muslims consider killing infidels acceptable or even expected? — C.D., Johnson City, Tenn. Replies No. Islamic principles forbid targeting civilians in war. To be honest, some people cheered on 9/11. But even they stopped when al-Qaida started targeting Muslims in Muslim countries. — Karim, 27, Muslim, Los Angeles Some parts of the Quran …
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Dare to Ask: Mom seeks nudist camp for 14-year-old son
By Phillip Milano Question Is there a nudist camp in Europe that can handle my request that my son of 14 be made to stay completely nude for an entire stay next summer when he is out of school? — Megan, 34, nudist, Paris Replies That is a horrible thing to do to someone. — Norbert, 17, Minnesota. If my …
Read More »Dare to Ask: Does a man of modest means have a chance with a woman with dough?
By Phillip Milano Question I don’t have a glamorous job, but I enjoy it and it pays my bills. Some women who caught my eye on a singles Web site are professionals. One asked what I do for a living. She hasn’t talked to me since. Will “independent women” give guys with lower incomes a fair chance? — Dave, 26, …
Read More »Dare to Ask: Do cops act tougher in poor areas?
By Phillip Milano Question I grew up in a middle-class community, and when I encountered police, they were always polite and friendly. Later I lived in a poor area. I saw police often, and in interactions with them, even the most innocuous, they were consistently insulting and threatening. I’d like to ask law enforcement officers to explain this difference in …
Read More »Dare to Ask: Two faiths – four issues over funeral
By Phillip Milano Question I converted to Judaism 12 years back. My mother has decided to start practicing Catholicism again and announced to me, her only child, she wants a Catholic burial. I have issues with embalming, waiting past three days to bury, an open casket and a ceremony in a church. Please help! I want to honor my mother …
Read More »DARE TO ASK: Is your welcome mat colorblind?
By Phillip Milano Question To white people: Would you invite a black person to your home? Have you? — Frederick, Jacksonville Replies I’m a 48-year-old female with children, and all their friends were welcome in my home as long as they behaved. What a weird question. Get over yourself. — Colleen, white, Orange Park Of course I’ve invited black people …
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