Monthly Archives: September 2011

"Choice", homosexuality, and the law

by Zinnia — 23 September 2011

What does it mean to say that being gay is a "choice"? This particular claim is often the focus of arguments that ultimately prove to be aimless, tired and irrelevant. It's not uncommon for it to be used as some … Continue reading →

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A napkin is not an argument: Deconstructing Santorum

by Zinnia — 16 September 2011

I really hate it when I have to make someone's own argument for them. Simply being wrong is one thing - at least this can be handled directly. But if you're so unintelligible that we all have to try and … Continue reading →

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Siding with hate: Michael L. Brown

by Zinnia — 13 September 2011

In February of 2008, 15-year-old Lawrence King was killed at E.O. Green Junior High School by his classmate Brandon McInerney. He was shot in the back of the head at point-blank range in the middle of a computer lab full … Continue reading →

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Projective stupidity and Jesus

by Zinnia — 8 September 2011

Have you ever noticed how some people tend to assume you're just as dumb as they are? It's not that they're necessarily being patronizing or disingenuous, they're just genuinely ignorant. They expect you to believe what they're telling you because … Continue reading →

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Yep, you're a bigot!

by Zinnia — 6 September 2011

Nowadays, one of the most common arguments made by opponents of gay marriage is that they would be considered bigots if gay marriage is legal. The National Organization for Marriage gets a lot of mileage out of the claim that … Continue reading →

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Art appreciation: Robert Ryman's "The Elliott Room"

by Zinnia — 2 September 2011

In the modern wing of the Art Institute of Chicago, there is a gallery. This gallery contains The Elliott Room (Charter Series) by Robert Ryman. It is one of the most fascinating works of art I have ever seen. The room … Continue reading →

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