[lbo-talk] What's wrong with Curves?

W. Kiernan wkiernan at ij.net
Fri Apr 30 17:36:03 PDT 2004


R wrote:

>

> Here, then, is a feminist dilemma. Curves targets Baby Boomer

> women -- many of whom consider themselves feminists -- precisely

> because it offers a refuge from gyms that cater to musclemen or

> singles. Yet Heavin's contributions to anti-abortion groups goes

> against many women's deeply held belief that they should have the

> right to make their own reproductive choices.

>

> What to do? Your decision. There are alternatives, including just

> plain walking.

I recently read at

http://www.oreilly-sucks.com/

(eye-pain warning: tiny white text on fire-engine red background)

that both Krispy Kreme and Dunkin Donuts give 100% of their corporate political contributions to those damned Republicans. So although women may have to give up exercising at Curves at least they will have political incentive to forgo donuts.

<Homer>...mmm, donuts!...</Homer>

Yours WDK - WKiernan at ij.net



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