PDA: Public Display of Affection

At Safeco Field in Seattle recently, an usher requested that two females not kiss in public. A mother with small children had complained. Of course it made national news and was reported in USA Today.

"They're just behind the times," was the explanation given by an ACLU type organization spokesman. Notice I didn't use the awkward spokesperson term in current PC. Notice also that I didn't include two females in the picture I chose to accompany this entry. So what's my point?

Many times being behind the times is good. Turning the clock back is not a bad thing at all. We're tolerant now of things that we shouldn't be. And if there's no intolerance at all, then how far are we from anarchy?

Now wait a minute, you say. You make a colossal leap from two lesbians kissing in public to anarchy in the streets. Well, not quite.

"We're not allowed to," used to be a deterrent imposed by parents, teachers, and society. I'm not sure if it extended to ushers at ballparks.

There are announcements made that no bad language is allowed. If someone uses obscene language, they can be asked to leave. This rule was put into effect to make the game enjoyable for children and adults.

Which is worse? Language or PDA? PDA of heterosexuals or PDA of homosexuals?

"We're not allowed." It's still a pretty good parameter.