@NefariousNewt: So far he's been careful not to accuse anyone of lying — he seems to be saying that something else is going to come out to explain her actions. Like, other than the 10 shots of vodka and the weed. Read more
@DutchessOfDork: His age made me sad too! A lot of abortion providers are older, and there aren't enough young people coming in to replace them. Read more
@thegogglesdonothing: I think sometimes it's about perceived attractiveness, or the social status of being with a younger woman, but with Sodini's history, it seems like he might have gone after young girls because he felt powerless with women his age. Read more
@HughBergeron: Ultimately Sodini was responsible for what he did — but a shocking number of people were out there saying it was okay to manipulate and even kill women. I think law enforcement should be aware of this the same way they are aware of more-established hate groups. It's also worth noting that misogyny… Read more
@sewradical: Haggard now describes himself as "heterosexual with issues." He's had a lot of problems (drug use, cheating, etc.), but you do wonder how many of his "issues" would resolve themselves if he accepted himself as gay. Read more
@AthertonMerriweather: I heard 6 kids then would be like 12 kids now. Read more
@Zombie Ms. Skittles: I wondered this. How do they know if the kids are eating LESS than normal when a stranger is around? Read more
@SarahMC: I'm doing this!: I agree that we are not this guy's psychiatrist, but I do think his writings suggest that he was, at the very least, disturbed. That doesn't mean he wasn't a misogynist, and I think what this shows is that often bigotry is linked to deep-seated feelings of hopelessness and paranoia. Read more
@Eleanor Ramilly: I really wondered as I was writing this if it was appropriate to think of it as a hate crime. On the one hand, the killer was obviously insane, and his crime may have been caused by insanity more than anything else. On the other hand, his expressions of misogyny are clear and striking and he sounds… Read more
@this_mad_woman: getting all teary at my desk! Read more
@laureltreedaphne: Some of the stuff I read (that didn't make it into the post) suggested that the visit could help reopen diplomatic channels/improve relations with North Korea. If that happened, Kim might be less likely to kidnap again, not more. I do agree that it sucks that Kim was able to get anything from the… Read more
@Trulymadlyme: I really wonder about dosage. None of the articles I read mentioned it specifically, but since they don't make "toddler Prozac" yet, I wonder if parents would have to, like, cut the pills in eighths. Read more
@dianersb was bit by a zombie: The article seemed to imply that Zombie Ms. Skittles is right — Kim Jong Il can't pass up a photo op under normal circumstances, and if he does, it means he's real sick. Read more
@BeckySharper: Unfortunately, in some cases, political leaders are forcing them to terminate those pregnancies. Read more
@virgikneecap: You didn't miss a memo :) I taught literature and creative writing while I was in grad school but I don't anymore, for now. Read more