[Magdalen] The Deen controversy

[Marion Thompson]

Warning: This is a sweeping generalisation, not directed at anyone in 
particular.

We're so pious about the past and don't mind ruining some for it. 
Wonderful that we all had such pure pasts or at least are far enough out 
of the public eye for it never to be an issue.  Motes and logs in eyes 
come to mind.  Not much room for repentence, forgiveness, or redemption.

Marion, a pilgrim    ... today my sail I lift ....
On 9/23/2014 1:29 PM, Grace Cangialosi wrote:
> I don't care a thing about Ms. Deen, but I think the racial epithets may have been used publicly or they wouldn't have become an issue. That being said, I think her most recent gaffe should have been sufficient to convict.
>
>> On Sep 23, 2014, at 12:17 PM, "M J [Mike] Logsdon" <mjl at ix.netcom.com> wrote:
>>
>> As the news shows, Paula's on her way back.  But I was left wondering just how things did finish up.  I've read the story of her downfall once again, but I'm still unclear as to whether it was the use of racial epithets in the past alone, or that blended with her admittedly stupid handling of her explanation(s) (eg, the horrific Today Show scene).  I used racial epithets in the past; I was raised with them.  If I had a Food Network show today, would that be enough to bring me down, or would I also need to go on live TV and wail like Tammy Faye and her mascara as well?
>>
>> Only because she's back in the news, do I peel away the scab with my questions.
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>> "O perplexed discomposition, O riddling
>> distemper, O miserable condition of man!"
>> - The Rev Mr John Donne
>> (in a not-so-chipper moment)