[quote name='KisaB' date='May 13, 2008 - 09:35 PM' post='251400']
WOW! Amazing! Um, I never discuss personal details about myself on boards so you have no idea what I do or don't do for a living. I will say this, I along with MANY Americans do not wear a helmet and ride the short bus to a 'center' everyday. I can tell you that I'm um, well let's just say I'm pretty well versed in the area of fitness training, gay fitness training, straight fitness training and even the Special Olympics...
I do not think that all trainers are sluts, egomaniacs, etc anymore than I think that every gay man has sex at the gym! (A stereotype that was perpetuated by Will and Grace by the way). I also don't look at nurses and think Porn and for the record, I'll give you this one tidbit of personal info. My mother is a nurse and I have never ever once heard her say anything like that! Your opinion. Not an overall reality.
Then hit me upside the head and call me 'Jackie' if you must. My opinion is that this is a POOR example of a field of PROFESSIONAL SERVICE of which I have INTENSE personal interest. This show slanders Women, Athletic trainers, Lesbians, Cancer Survivors, Obese Individuals...just to name a few. It has NO redeeeming value. If it is the 'shock' value of watching someone do, say, or act in a way that you would never imagine on a personal level, then just maybe it's because you have some shred of moral fiber to realize it is something WRONG.
There are folks in here standing up to 'Bullies'. I say "GOOD FOR YOU!" Stand and be heard. I will defend your right to my last breath (or keystroke- whichever comes first!)
You personally don't like what I have to say? FINE! Prove me WRONG! But to even begin to say that I am ANYTHING like the piece of crap depicted on the show is a low blow. You want to get pissy with me, FINE. Do it with a shred of dignity. Let's talk about the 'Short bus' comment? These are a group of individuals with more basic understanding of love and respect than you will EVER know. How do I know? I have a family member who is part of the group you just dissed. Guess what? You're not even half the person she is. So, go ahead, call me Jackie if it makes you feel good. Any more groups of folks you'd like to slander?
