Dare To Ask Talk And News About Our Differences By PHILLIP MILANO Question Why are so many strippers into dope? Deanna, 27, Irvine, Calif. Replies I think the reason they do drugs is to numb themselves from the humiliation of having men act disgusting around them. Dwanny, 51, female, Fort Worth I have been in the exotic dancer business for nine years; most of the girls are actually in …
Read More »Dare to Ask: Restaurants, recipes and religions
By PHILLIP MILANO Question: I work at a restaurant that serves beef, chicken, fish and eggs. All fried items are fried in the same pans. If I notice someone is of a religion that cannot eat a particular food, should I advise them of how we cook our food? For example, should I advise an Islamic customer who orders rice …
Read More »Dare to Ask: Your body, post-baby: Any hope?
By PHILLIP MILANO Question I have a 1-year-old son and am having the worst time getting over the way my body looks. I have stretch marks, and my tummy is shaped different. I just can’t get myself to love my body. Any advice? Jessica, 19, Louisville, Ky. Replies You can find people who regard stretch marks as sexy. Craig, Missouri …
Read More »Dare to Ask: An educated black man is ‘threatening’?
By PHILLIP MILANO Question Why do white people feel threatened by a black man with an education? Because the only black men they’re familiar with are on TV and these men, such as some rappers, are weed-smoking fornicators? Shappelle, 23, black male, Chicago Replies I suspect you’re picking up on our reaction to the enormous chip on your shoulder. Cal, …
Read More »Dare to Ask: Mental disabilities: In the teeth?
By PHILLIP MILANO Question Is it true that more people with mental disabilities have oversized and crooked teeth? D.M.V., 35 Replies I’ve never heard that. That’s interesting. A good deal of this population would be eligible for Medicaid coverage, which does not cover (for the most part) any dental work. My brother is mentally challenged and has had several teeth …
Read More »Dare to Ask: Southern kings of the road
By PHILLIP MILANO Question Why are the vast majority of over-the-road truckers from the South? Is there anything in particular about this occupation that appeals to Southerners? Dave, Las Cruces, N.M. Replies The Southern ports of Houston, Jacksonville, New Orleans, Savannah and Tampa account for well over 50 percent of the marine container imports and exports in the United States. …
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