>>At least not this year. I don't run around picking up guys. In fact the last person I was with was my now ex-husband. That was several years ago. The decay in our society doesn't have a thing to do with adults acting responsibly and with discretion. <<
You are merely talking about degree. The act itself, whether wanton and frequent, or "discrete" and infrequent spring from the same lack of morality.
Stealing a quarter and stealing a million dollars are morally equivilant -- it is transferring something that belongs to someone else to you. The morality behind sexual activity, which adults should understand, is simple: Sex withing marriage only. This makes sense from a socioligical and pratical perspective as well (amazing how morals work that way!).
Relative moralistics (i.e. "I choose wisely") is extremely difficult to defend. True moral precepts are either adhered to or not.
You also ignore the most important arguments about progeny out of wedlock (or is that not a moral issue?) -- the only 100% effective way of ensuring such an unhappy and immoral outcome does not occur is abstience. You also do not address the very real public health issues of STDs. You may be discrete but have your parters? Even testing (which is unromantic and impractical) will not detect AIDS precursors and some STDs.
I am speaking of something called principles here. These are missing in the USA and in your arguments (assuming you are making arguments here and not just whining). This is not an attack -- I am merely pointing out that your activities are part of the milleu from which sprang Bill Clinton and provide cover for Hillary.
They are also not consistent with true conservative values.
You are merely talking about degree. The act itself, whether wanton and frequent, or "discrete" and infrequent spring from the same lack of morality. Excuse me, I've been celibate for 5 years and it's getting old. God help a burglar at this point. I do have enough respect for myself and my kids not to run around and behave like a jackass.
Stealing a quarter and stealing a million dollars are morally equivilant -- it is transferring something that belongs to someone else to you. The morality behind sexual activity, which adults should understand, is simple: Sex withing marriage only. This makes sense from a socioligical and pratical perspective as well (amazing how morals work that way!).
Are you telling me that I can never have a relationship with a man ever again unless I'm married to him? BAH! I've had all the kids I'm going to have. I have a granddaughter for pete's sake. It's time for me to move on, if certain people would let me. Heck even my 15 yr old son told me I should think about dating again. He probably wants to get me out of the house so he can party ;-)
I am speaking of something called principles here. These are missing in the USA and in your arguments (assuming you are making arguments here and not just whining). This is not an attack -- I am merely pointing out that your activities are part of the milleu from which sprang Bill Clinton and provide cover for Hillary.
I have principles. I don't whine. Don't compare me to Bill and Hill, because those are fighting words....
Judge not lest ye be judged yourself.