[StBernard] Expanding higher ed access for low income students

[Westley Annis]

Hey, Laurie. No I'm not getting my toes stepped on. I love GOOD CLEAN fun,
so no need to lighten up on some things that are controversial. I love
jokes. 

Since everyone has their OWN degree of morality or upstanding decency, it's
not uncommon that many will agree to disagree. That's what makes an
imperfect world <chuckle>..

Since I don't believe I can be trusted at that level of understanding any
more than Adam & Eve, St. Peter the Apostle, etc (concerning temptation
levels), I stay clear of situations that place me in the realm of possible
mistrust, adultery and lustful situations that most Christians find
uncomfortable.

So, please don't believe that I'm a prude or joke hater. Also, if I saw some
woman on the street, let me say I simply believe she is "nice" and I'll
leave it at that. Anything else would either feed one's ego and be a blatant
outstanding lie about one's looks <chuckle>..

Other than that, I stand fast with my observation (or should I say my
non-observation)..

Regards, Jer.

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Roxanne,

I, too, thought Jer overreacted to John's story.  My husband is a fan of

Jeri Ryan also and thinks she is beautiful.  I also can see, and she is 
beautiful.  My husband may be married but he is not dead.  He can
appreciate 
a good looking woman just as I can appreciate a good looking man.  I
also 
appreciate good looking women, children, babies, old men.  It doesn't
mean I 
lust for them or "want" them.  I would enjoy meeting someone on TV and
if 
Jeri Ryan was in town I would be more than happy if my husband had an 
opportunity to meet her.  I'm not afraid something would happen between
them 
or any other woman for that matter.  I trust him and know he is a
faithful 
man.  I also like to tease him with things like:  "As if you'd have a 
chance!"  It is funny and we are playing with each other.  Jer has a
point 
that this would not be healthy for a marriage if it were serious.  I
don't 
think he understood the joke, but I did.  Couples married many years
usually 
have many thing between then that only they understand.  Jer,  it is all
in 
good fun.  Don't be so serious!  I enjoy reading your opinions too, Jer,
so 
don't think I'm picking. I'm always afraid I'm going to step on toes
around 
here.

Laurie