Small point

[Ken Burch]

Next time we have something many of us are THIS angry about, could we find some OTHER metaphor to use besides "bend over" and "take it up the ass"?

If we're going to be a progressive site, we need to find a non-homophobic way to express our anger at times like this.

I realized it wasn't the intent, but that's how it was starting to read.

And if I read it that way as a straight person, I can't imagine how LGBT DU'ers were feeling about it.

[MercutioATC]

1. I wonder what the origin of that metaphor actually is.

Does it have homophobic origins, or it it meant to convey what is considered (by many) to be an unpleasant experience?

[Clio the Leo]

2. THANK YOU!!!!!

On this I agree with you Ken!!!

In addition to what you said ..... it's one of Rush and the right's favorite battle cries (probably for the reason you listed.)

It's vile and disgusting and I'm tired of seeing it.

We can fight and argue ....... without becoming Republicans lol.

[treestar]

3. Yes, I'm amazed that hasn't been called out before

Then again it would apply to "fucked" that statement that seems to apply any sex a woman gets is something where she is taken advantage of.