World of Suck

I've always been a bit impatient with some women's attitude that "oh, my god, a guy might see me sweaty. I can't possibly exercise in front of guys, it makes me too self conscience." My response would typically be - get over yourself. You are there to exercise, not have a fashion show. And if some thug bugs you - talk to the staff and have his ass tossed. Despite my opinion, there are female only gyms (think Curves) and they have their nitch and obviously make money. Fine, each to their own. Personally, I'm just not sure Curves would challenge me enough to keep me going.

But now there is a new wrinkle in the "I don't want men seeing exercise" quandary - its called Islam. Harvard is trying an experiment - they have restricted hours at one of their gyms to women only. Following link:

http://media.www.dailyfreepress.com/media/storage/paper87/news/2008/02/25/News/To.Accommodate.Muslim.Students.Harvard.Tries.WomenOnly.Gym.Hours-3232133.shtml

A Harvard Islamic Society's Islamic Knowledge Committee officer, Ola Aljawhary, a junior, states: "We live together in one community, it only makes sense for everyone to compromise slightly in order for everyone to live happily," she said. "This matter is simple: Can't we just display basic decency and show tolerance and inclusion for people not a part of the mainstream majority?"

Sorry, hon, I don't agree. This is patently unfair to men that live close to this gym. Furthermore, where will it end? Will the Moslem men feel it is an infringement on their beliefs to be working out with women and insist on equal time? I'm sure the craziness has not reached the apex yet.

The constitution allows for freedom to worship as each sees fit - it was designed to keep the government from forcing people from following a specific religion. The intention was not to allow one religion to force its beliefs and restrictions down other peoples' throats. Everyone that comes to this country has a clue what our culture is. If you don't like our culture, don't come here. Don't expect us to change for you. And don't expect everyone to think its wonderful that you choose to cover yourself from head to toe in public.

If I'm only allowed 0 to 5800 on my tach why show me that it goes up another 1200 rpm? It's not like I can actually USE those upper RPMs...