If you ever get a chance you should read Everything I want to do is illegal, by Joel Salatin.

I read Ain't Nobody's Business if You Do years and years ago. It made me the woman I am today. =D

Your second paragraph...spot on. I was trying to explain this to mckitterick yesterday. He made the comment "Who ever thought The Handmaid's Tale wouldn't be so far-fetched."

I looked at him and raised my hand. Then explained to him that he'd just exhibited a perfect display of male privilege. It was a really awesome conversation.

I also wish to have a chat with Mr. Franklin about murder and loss.

I bet you do, hon. I would be there for it, you bet.