On Thu, 29 Jan 2004 15:57:47 GMT, "Michael" wrote:

This all started because I was concerned about a web site linked to from
this group that clearly degrades women, causes them to be thought of as
objects of male lust, and suggested wanting a woman was the same as
wanting
a new telescope.
Clay

You have the typical "holyer than thou" attitude. No one forced that female
to do that. SHE IS A WILLING
MODEL and gets paid for it. Now why or how they chose astronomy and a
MeadeLX to show off I don't
know, but I woud think the Meade corporation should have something to say
about it. I highly suggest someone
send that link to the Meade corporation and show them what some are doing
with their products.


Sexuality has no place in astronomy if it is to be a wholesome family
activity. If we go down that path it will become nothing more than another
filthy modern pastime like much of TV and bird watching has become in the
eastern part of the country. I recently read an article about how these
parties are being used as a cover for a very unsavory activity.

Clay