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On the article Reality Bites with Gnashing Teeth
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On the article Should circumcision be a crime?
Camille Templeton
9:56 pm on Thursday, July 5, 2012
Yes, Frank, I think it is a matter of education.
You are right, there are laws against child tattooing and I don't agree with those either.
You make a very good point that piercings can heal themselves while a penis cannot regrow its foreskin.
I wish circumcision were illegal and viewed as an obscene act, but it just isn't so and I hate to stand in judgment of people for practicing what they view as sacred tradition. Above all, people need to be informed. Doctors especially. -
On the article Should circumcision be a crime?
Camille Templeton
4:51 pm on Thursday, July 5, 2012
ReplyI chose not to circumcise my son because I felt that it was unnecessary. I do not regret my decision in the slightest. I believe that people who circumcise their sons are grossly misinformed about the benefits and risks of the procedure.
However, I do not think that the act should be criminalized, if only for the fact that I think too many things that we practice in our daily lives are already illegal, and it is wrong to make criminals of people who think they are doing the right thing for their child.
Circumcision is gross, but some people think tattoos and piercings are gross, too - both are acts which involve pain and disfigurement.
My only hope is that more people will gain knowledge and understanding about this topic and stop circumcising their baby boys. -
On the article Readers Vote for Athens Best Pizza Place
Camille Templeton
11:10 am on Tuesday, July 3, 2012
ReplyCan I nominate two places? I think Little Italy has the best pizza, but Ted's has the better atmosphere!
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On the article Dealing with Gender Letdown
Camille Templeton
2:06 pm on Thursday, May 24, 2012
ReplyMy little girl is not more emotional than my little boy, who wears his emotions on his sleeve, but she is more observant of MY emotions. Which makes it difficult sometimes, like when I am having a bad day, she absorbs some of my negativity and then I have (the dreaded) Mommy Guilt.
I appreciate this perspective from moms who have children of one sex. Having one of each is interesting, but I grew up with a sister, no brothers, and sometimes I am sad for my daughter who only has a little brother but no sisters to do girly stuff with. But she sure does love the little guy, and he loves her too! -
On the article Dealing with Gender Letdown
Camille Templeton
3:23 pm on Wednesday, May 23, 2012
Yes, I also admire Leigh's honesty, which I am sure encourages other parents to be honest about their feelings. Sometimes when we are worried or afraid, it helps for someone else to start the discussion.
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On the article ACC Commission to Vote on Mandatory Recycling for Apartments and Businesses
Camille Templeton
12:30 pm on Monday, May 21, 2012
ReplyIt is certainly more convenient for those who live in apartments and do not have the option of leaving their recyclables on the curb. I imagine some people get overwhelmed with having to haul it to the bins, and might just decide to throw it away instead.
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On the article What to Make of the Proposed Wal Mart?
Camille Templeton
3:37 pm on Saturday, February 11, 2012
ReplyI know quite a few people living downtown who are very excited about the proposed WM development, as they would be for any grocery store willing to set up shop in downtown Athens. Having lived through several big changes in the downtown landscape, I feel like I am finally going to see a change that I can get excited about. A downtown grocery store will allow more people to live and work downtown, therefore creating a true walking community - and the basis of this culture already exists. Hipsters rejoice - downtown will not only be cool, but also convenient! Single mamas without a car will have only a small hill to climb rather than mountainous N.Ave. And of course, UGA students living in the dorms, many without a car, will now be able to walk or ride the UGA bus to the store. I love this idea, and I hope the ACC Comissioners, Athens residents and Selig can all work together on this.
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On the blog post Occupy Wall Street-- Athens Style
Camille Templeton
1:43 pm on Thursday, December 8, 2011
I think my point was missed. I am trying to express the difference between dollar amounts and actual tax burden. At a certain level of income, the percentage of income tax can be raised without placing a heavier burden on the tax payer.
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On the blog post Occupy Wall Street-- Athens Style
Camille Templeton
2:16 pm on Tuesday, December 6, 2011
ReplyYou are exactly right, the poor do not buy more necessary items than the rich. My point was that everyone has similar needs regarding food, clothing, shelter, transportation, etc. and that the percentage of total income spent on these necessities is far greater for those who are poor. It is wrong however, to say that the poor are using gov't assistance to buy these necessities. The majority of the working poor do not qualify for gov't assistance, it is only the impoverished who receive such benefits. A fair tax system does not actually exist, but progressive taxation is, in my mind, the most fair. It is a matter of mathematics.
Camille Templeton
11:06 am on Thursday, July 26, 2012
Thanks for your truth telling. I think we all have those moments (in private) when we step on the scale and pray that we are dreaming, or that the scale might be broken. I have surpassed the 200 mark twice in my life and lived to tell about it - congratulations to you for recognizing that you are capable.