On blacks, immigrants and indigents:"...human weeds,'
'reckless breeders,' 'spawning... human beings who never should have been born."
Margaret Sanger, Pivot of Civilization, referring to
immigrants and poor people
On sterilization & racial purification:
Sanger believed that,
for the purpose of racial "purification," couples should be rewarded who chose
sterilization. Birth Control in America, The Career of Margaret Sanger,
by David Kennedy, p. 117, quoting a 1923 Sanger speech.
On the right of married couples to bear children:
Couples should be
required to submit applications to have a child, she wrote in her "Plan for
Peace." Birth Control Review, April 1932
On the purpose of birth control:
The purpose in promoting birth
control was "to create a race of thoroughbreds," she wrote in the Birth
Control Review, Nov. 1921 (p. 2)
On the rights of the handicapped and mentally ill, and racial
minorities:
"More children from the fit, less from the unfit -- that is
the chief aim of birth control." Birth Control Review, May 1919, p.
12
On religious convictions regarding sex outside of marriage:
"This
book aims to answer the needs expressed in thousands on thousands of letters to
me in the
solution of marriage problems... Knowledge of sex truths frankly and plainly
presented cannot possibly injure healthy, normal, young minds. Concealment,
suppression, futile attempts to veil the unveilable - these work injury, as they
seldom succeed and only render those who indulge in them ridiculous. For myself,
I have full confidence in the cleanliness, the open-mindedness, the promise of
the younger generation." Margaret Sanger, Happiness in Marriage
(Bretano's, New York, 1927)
On the extermination of blacks:
"We do not want word to go out that
we want to exterminate the Negro population," she said, "if it ever occurs to
any of their more rebellious members." Woman's Body, Woman's Right: A Social
History of Birth Control in America, by Linda Gordon
On respecting the rights of the mentally ill:
In her "Plan for
Peace," Sanger outlined her strategy for eradication of those she deemed
"feebleminded." Among the steps included in her evil scheme were immigration
restrictions; compulsory sterilization; segregation to a lifetime of farm work;
etc. Birth Control Review, April 1932, p. 107
On adultery:
A woman's physical satisfaction was more important
than any marriage vow, Sanger believed. Birth Control in America, p. 11
On marital sex:
"The marriage bed is the most degenerating
influence in the social order," Sanger said. (p. 23) [Quite the opposite of
God's view on the matter: "Marriage is honorable in all, and the bed undefiled;
but whoremongers and adulterers God will judge." (Hebrews 13:4)
On abortion:
"Criminal' abortions arise from a perverted sex
relationship under the stress of economic necessity, and their greatest
frequency is among married women." The Woman Rebel - No Gods, No Masters,
May 1914, Vol. 1, No. 3.
On the YMCA and YWCA:
"...brothels of the Spirit and morgues of
Freedom!"), The Woman Rebel - No Gods, No Masters, May 1914, Vol. 1, No.
3.
On the Catholic Church's view of contraception:
"...enforce
SUBJUGATION by TURNING WOMAN INTO A MERE INCUBATOR." The Woman Rebel - No Gods, No Masters, May 1914, Vol. 1,
No. 3.
On motherhood:
"I cannot refrain from saying that women must come
to recognize there is some function of womanhood other than being a
child-bearing machine." What Every Girl Should Know, by Margaret Sanger
(Max Maisel, Publisher, 1915) [Jesus said: "Daughters of Jerusalem, weep... for
your children. For, behold, the days are coming, in which they shall say,
Blessed (happy) are the barren, and the wombs that never bare, and the
breasts which never gave suck." (Luke 23:24)]
Friday, March 16, 2012
It's all in the advertising . . .
My husband used to work at a library that was situated within a school. I visited the library often and got a lot of first-hand impressions of the students hanging around the library. One visit, I passed a group of girls standing outside the entrance and heard nothing but disgusting language coming from their conversation. They weren't using vulgar langauge for emphasis. It was just their usual vocabulary. One of the girls must have been 'new' to the usage because she blushed and apologized to me as I passed by.
It was really sad to see these girls go to all the trouble of dressing and making up and then spoiling it all with uncalled for, nasty words. You could tell they were being 'cool' to attract the attention of the boys. And, they did attract boys but what kind?
I don't think a great many of the young women of today realize that being ladylike is more likely to find them a good man. It is the era of the 'strong' woman, the woman who CAN and WILL be on the same level as a man. Will a man respect that as much as he would a female who respects herself as a woman? Foul language will not put you on a higher level. It will just drag you down. You can attract a guy with the use of bad language and morals. If you want a real man, be a real woman of higher standards.
Sigh . . . Too bad so many teens already know it all and we have to let them find this out on their own.
It was really sad to see these girls go to all the trouble of dressing and making up and then spoiling it all with uncalled for, nasty words. You could tell they were being 'cool' to attract the attention of the boys. And, they did attract boys but what kind?
I don't think a great many of the young women of today realize that being ladylike is more likely to find them a good man. It is the era of the 'strong' woman, the woman who CAN and WILL be on the same level as a man. Will a man respect that as much as he would a female who respects herself as a woman? Foul language will not put you on a higher level. It will just drag you down. You can attract a guy with the use of bad language and morals. If you want a real man, be a real woman of higher standards.
Sigh . . . Too bad so many teens already know it all and we have to let them find this out on their own.
Railroading into a quilting project . . .
I have a cupboard full of fabric lengths but my inspiration lately has veered towards scrap quilts. My favorite pattern is the rail fence. I think it is because it only takes strips of two by six inch pieces of fabric and you can always squeeze a bunch of those from remnants on hand.
My last two 'creations' were definitely scrap quilts of the very scrappy variety as I used any and every color that crawled out of my scrap box. Surprisingly, it all went together nicely in spite of it's varied origins. It definitely keeps your eyes moving when you try to focus in on it. It also makes a nice memory quilt as I recognize pieces from little dresses I made for my girls when they were much younger. This is one quilt I'm planning on keeping for myself. I'm going to leave it on the sofa where people can grab it and cuddle under it when the evening is cool. Quilts should be loved and used!
My current project is to cut out rail fence scraps of every type of green fabric so this idea has a semblance of planning. Besides blue, green is a favorite color. The next one will use up my blue pieces. There is something soothing in doing a quilt that doesn't require a lot of thinking when you piece it together. You get to enjoy the sewing process more and there is a lot less ripping out of crooked seams, too!
I wonder if I went the green fabric route with St. Patrick's Day in my subconscious?!
I make a lot of baby quilts, too. I don't think I have ever made the standard pastel one, either. I like bright colors and pretty prints. I think babies agree as they seem to try and catch the bits of pattern when they see one. I remember making a primary colored quilt for one of my own children and they loved touching and feeling the bright blues, reds, and yellows. Never underestimate the tastes of an infant! They like some excitement in their life, too.
My last two 'creations' were definitely scrap quilts of the very scrappy variety as I used any and every color that crawled out of my scrap box. Surprisingly, it all went together nicely in spite of it's varied origins. It definitely keeps your eyes moving when you try to focus in on it. It also makes a nice memory quilt as I recognize pieces from little dresses I made for my girls when they were much younger. This is one quilt I'm planning on keeping for myself. I'm going to leave it on the sofa where people can grab it and cuddle under it when the evening is cool. Quilts should be loved and used!
My current project is to cut out rail fence scraps of every type of green fabric so this idea has a semblance of planning. Besides blue, green is a favorite color. The next one will use up my blue pieces. There is something soothing in doing a quilt that doesn't require a lot of thinking when you piece it together. You get to enjoy the sewing process more and there is a lot less ripping out of crooked seams, too!
I wonder if I went the green fabric route with St. Patrick's Day in my subconscious?!
I make a lot of baby quilts, too. I don't think I have ever made the standard pastel one, either. I like bright colors and pretty prints. I think babies agree as they seem to try and catch the bits of pattern when they see one. I remember making a primary colored quilt for one of my own children and they loved touching and feeling the bright blues, reds, and yellows. Never underestimate the tastes of an infant! They like some excitement in their life, too.
Easter (shopping) Days are Bright and Sunny . . .!
I am planning my shopping for Easter treats today. A look at the calendar reveals Lent is already winding down to Holy Week. I used to think it best to wait until a few days before Easter to purchase the Easter basket treats until I realized they had stocked the shelves weeks ago and it didn't really figure in on freshness as to when I purchased them!
Easter candy sure ain't what it used to be, that's for sure. We could always expect the basics in our baskets: a chocolate bunny, marshmallow eggs, jelly beans, and a small, stuffed animal. Once in awhile, we'd be gifted with crayons and a small coloring book. Now, there are six aisles to browse through for goodies. They even have some of the Easter treats color-coordinated! There is even a choice in jelly beans! There are bubble gum ones, basic ones, speckled ones, spice ones . . . There are even bags with all black ones for the licorice lovers of the world.
Two aisles are devoted to prepackaged baskets, the kind that are already filled with treats and little gifts. There were a few of these types back in my stone age years. We never asked for one because they always had more fake grass than actual candy. A look at the modern concept will confirm that aspect hadn't changed.
There are acres of stuffed animals. Easter frogs always bring a nostalgic tear to me eye . . . not! Easter frogs? The Easter Bunny and his ducky friends should stage a protest.
Anyway, I'm looking forward to the shopping arena and hope to find what I am going in search of: Chocolate bunnies, plain, ol' jelly beans, marshmallow eggs, and GREEN fake grass, not blue, not pink, and definitely not yellow.
My children are almost all out of their teens now. Does that cut down on my Easter shopping? Actually, it increased it as I have to include friends and college roommates when I make up the Easter baskets! Hey, until they grow up, I don't see why I have to change!
Easter candy sure ain't what it used to be, that's for sure. We could always expect the basics in our baskets: a chocolate bunny, marshmallow eggs, jelly beans, and a small, stuffed animal. Once in awhile, we'd be gifted with crayons and a small coloring book. Now, there are six aisles to browse through for goodies. They even have some of the Easter treats color-coordinated! There is even a choice in jelly beans! There are bubble gum ones, basic ones, speckled ones, spice ones . . . There are even bags with all black ones for the licorice lovers of the world.
Two aisles are devoted to prepackaged baskets, the kind that are already filled with treats and little gifts. There were a few of these types back in my stone age years. We never asked for one because they always had more fake grass than actual candy. A look at the modern concept will confirm that aspect hadn't changed.
There are acres of stuffed animals. Easter frogs always bring a nostalgic tear to me eye . . . not! Easter frogs? The Easter Bunny and his ducky friends should stage a protest.
Anyway, I'm looking forward to the shopping arena and hope to find what I am going in search of: Chocolate bunnies, plain, ol' jelly beans, marshmallow eggs, and GREEN fake grass, not blue, not pink, and definitely not yellow.
My children are almost all out of their teens now. Does that cut down on my Easter shopping? Actually, it increased it as I have to include friends and college roommates when I make up the Easter baskets! Hey, until they grow up, I don't see why I have to change!
True and Amusing Quotes to Start the Day . . .
"The girl with a future avoids a man with a past."
-- Evan Esar
-- Evan Esar
"Human Dignity has gleamed only now and then and here and there,
in lonely splendor, throughout the ages, a hope of the better men, never an
achievement of the majority."
-- James Thurber
-- James Thurber
"Just once, I wish we would encounter an alien menace that wasn't
immune to bullets."
-- Unknown
-- Unknown
"I used to work in a fire hydrant factory. You couldn't park
anywhere near the place."
-- Steven Wright
-- Steven Wright
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