Posts by Drew Morgan

Me too.

Henry Moore2 said:But I’m definitely going to be bothering someone.
Maybe the janitor, maybe your neighbor who gets ticked off because he sees my toothbrush sitting out when he goes to use the WC, maybe your sister because her boyfriend is gonna see me showering, or maybe the local bakery because I'll end up carrying their pastries into the WC...

How is anyone supposed to keep track of who they might offend over such trivial nonsense?
If this woman actually had a functional home—one designed for living—she wouldn't be moving into an airport terminal.
What do we even know about her life?

Who can say if they even possess a shred of empathy for the victim. At its core, this is nothing more than objectification. Does a predator feel any sympathy for the steak?

Henry Moore2 said:Because it’s a PUBLIC space. Nobody actually lives at the airport, you know? If we follow that logic, I could just set up camp right on your front lawn. And honestly, you'd probably be cool with that, wouldn't you?

I don't get why people with strong opinions always have to roll their eyes at anyone who sees things differently.

Who are you to decide there isn't a need?

Exactly. Who knows what she was running from in the first place? She just hit her limit. She isn't hurting anyone. I wouldn't touch her, let alone try to force her into some mold.

Allergy testing is non-negotiable. It’s entirely possible she’s reacting to something as simple as herbal tea. Allergies aren't static; you can develop them at any time.

nimblemaker52 said:You aren't going to get anything out of penicillin, lol.

Unless you have an allergy, like I do. But even then, the dose is tiny. You'd have much bigger problems dealing with Salmonella or something similar.

It isn't an allergy, and it isn't psychological either. 🤷

Could it be fungal?

rapidrider3 said:I already knew all of this before I even picked up his book, let alone anything else.

I’m not being dogmatic; I’m just stating facts. They exist. If someone wants to accept them and actually start changing, fine. If not, they can live however they want, but they'll eventually realize—far too late—that they missed the boat. All because they were too cocky to admit they were wrong.

And who exactly here is the expert?😕

Take your advice and give it to yourself. As for the expert, I assume you mean the person who started this thread...

rapidrider3 said:You want to talk about diseases?? Real disease!!

Your biggest life lesson is learning how to stop being so narrow-minded and dogmatic.

What does the local karma expert have to say about that? Is it that obvious?

It’s unclear—is that vehicle even operational? And are we talking about a landfill here?

Take a look at the Municipal Services Act

That’s where the specific powers of municipal enforcement officers are laid out.

Otherwise, I think you can handle it through an app. There is absolutely no requirement to pay a fine before a municipal court has actually reached a verdict. Police officers often try to pressure people into paying on the spot, but you don't have to cave. Just be ready for the potential downside: you might end up facing higher costs if you have to cover court fees after the legal process plays out.

Look, you have to realize that actual sexual intercourse didn't even take place here.
In my view, sex isn't even the point. It's about the coercion and the raw dominance those older kids exerted over someone who was completely desperate.

Kyle Lee7 said:This isn't playing doctor or some harmless childhood game; this is abuse.

In this instance? Absolutely. Just read my previous point in post #8.

Wrong. If kids are just playing together like that without any coercion, it's perfectly natural, harmless, and normal.
Hasn't "playing doctor" been a common occurrence for ages now?

If she was, say, 10, and he was 14—that gap hits differently at that age. He held all the power, which makes it abuse, plain and simple.

Unfortunately, this kind of predatory behavior isn't just an adult issue; we see similar patterns of bullying among kids of the same age too!

Give me a break. If she was in preschool and he was a few years older, that’s massive. It’s like the difference between a 4-year-old and an 8-year-old; the gap is huge.

hollowpuma762 said:I agree that the lack of reading is an issue, and yeah, the fact that people actually do read is part of it too, but honestly? They’re being served the exact same garbage we’ve been fed our entire lives.

Around here, the real problem is figuring out WHO is doing the serving these days.
It's all uneducated, low-brow, illiterate types... just total nonsense.

Let's just set aside the beauty of literature and everything a good book offers for a second.

What do you guys think is the reason kids aren't interested in books? Why is it all just "too slow" for them?

The vibe is frantic. Kids are being raised on high-octane, hyper-speed media.

Rachel Reyes4 said:Man, this has been eating away at me so much. I honestly thought I was the only one going through this, and I kept telling myself that what I was feeling just wasn't normal... but hearing you all say that it’s actually common makes such a huge weight lift off my shoulders. It’s such a relief to know I don't feel like such a total freak🙂

It’s common enough—just kids playing around. But clearly, you're still carrying the weight of it. I don't think it was even about the sexual undertones. If people had treated you that way in any other context—forcing their will on you or barking orders during a game you weren't even enjoying—you would have been traumatized regardless. What happened here was straight-up bullying.

Your nephew completely lost his mind when he confronted his daughter just because he’s unrefined. Now the kid might be left with trauma thanks to his reckless outburst. It's a clear case of poor parenting. 😢

Regarding your last question, try talking it out with your niece. I suspect he won't take it well, but go ahead—treat it like a social experiment.

hollowpuma762, you’re lucky; you clearly have nerves of steel. I’m struggling over here. It takes everything I’ve got just to stay level because I am incredibly irritated.

Frankly, it’s reckless. To even partially escape the garbage being shoved down your throat, you have to exert massive effort.

You have to focus on not spending twenty-four hours a day stuck at a gas station (even though they lure you in with "what the hell..." deals). When you watch a movie, you have to be ready to flick the channel the second a commercial starts—or just ditch TV entirely and stick to DVDs, which is the only safe bet. Walking through a city means staring at the sidewalk just to avoid the endless barrage of billboards and ads. You basically need headphones on constantly to drown out the nonsense on the subway and the constant roar of traffic...

In this case, tech like DVDs and MP3 players serves as a necessary shield.

Better yet, build a wall around yourself. Mostly stay inside (assuming you can afford the rent) and just read books. Ditch the television; just get a sound system for curated music—that's essential since the noise pollution comes from outside.

When you do go out, head straight for nature. But nature is far away, and you can't exactly walk there—you need a car. :-( Everything worth walking to requires trekking through contaminated, urbanized landscapes...

Good grief.

What absolute nonsense. What exactly did these kids do wrong besides exploring their sexuality in a naive way? Sexuality isn't something broken, bad, or sinful.

Get a grip. Seriously, go consult an actual authority—like a psychiatrist—and let them explain to you how normal this behavior really is.

And sorry, sweetheart, we aren't talking about intersex children here, we’re talking about boys and girls. Even kids of the same gender play like this! It doesn't make them gay, and it certainly won't make them gay later.