Dare To Ask Talk And News About Our Differences By PHILLIP MILANO Question Why do atheists not believe in God? Do we need proof to believe in Him? Don’t we only need love? George, 15, Jacksonville Replies I am not willing to believe unless I see valid proof. My parents were scientists and taught me not to assume. Lynn, 29, atheist, Washington, D.C. If a person told you they …
Read More »DARE TO ASK: Does missing limb keep suitors away?
By PHILLIP MILANO Question I am an amputee and on crutches all the time. Would that really keep someone from asking me out? Samantha, 21, Seattle Replies I would certainly be curious about the stump. It’s not something you normally see. The thought doesn’t gross me out, but it is unusual. After I got over it, I think I would …
Read More »DARE TO ASK: Distinguishing traits of Asian subgroups?
By PHILLIP MILANO Question How do you differentiate between different Asians, i.e. Korean, Japanese, Filipino, Vietnamese, etc.? Rachel, 36, white, Canada Replies Good luck. I’m Asian and I can barely tell. What complicates matters is intermarriage between different ethnicities. Also, the Chinese have migrated throughout history to many parts of Asia, giving their genetic material to other people. Siggy, Newport …
Read More »DARE TO ASK: Is lifting kids by the arms a racial issue?
By PHILLIP MILANO Question Why do African-American women pick up their babies by one arm? Are they aware they can dislocate the shoulder? Becky, Jacksonville Replies I hate anyone picking up a young child like that, and I do not pay attention to the race of the offender. My mother has always said the same thing: she hates to see …
Read More »DARE TO ASK: Should we thank them for service?
By PHILLIP MILANO Question If I am in a situation where I am with a serviceperson who is a stranger to me, should I initiate a handshake or thanks? Is this expected of me? Ben, Seattle Replies I have thanked many service men and women because I feel very appreciative for their service. I am quick with the gratitude and …
Read More »DARE TO ASK: Insulting the French, and prostitutes
By PHILLIP MILANO Question What does it mean when an American calls someone a “French whore”? Julie, 22, Nashville Replies Our country is still obsessed with moralistic rules and judges the way France glorifies the female body as immoral. These same people also don’t want to admit that the American media glorifies the female body, too (but the plastic Barbie …
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