[Lobelia]

Good times. Reminds me of the olden days, back on APS and when GR first got started.

On our old thread, several pageant moms did register just so they could rebut our evil hateful posts. If any more DO show up & register, allow me to summarize what they're going to say:

1. The makeup, etc is no worse than what girls wear to cheerleading or dance competitions. It's a performance, not real life. The girls don't wear this stuff every day.

2. Pedophiles don't like children who are made up/dressed up. They like normal, average, everyday-types. Oh, and pedophiles can't get into the pageants. They're usually closed to the public.

3. It's just a hobby. (note: this word is used a LOT) It's no different from any other activity where you buy equipment, props, lessons, etc.

4. It teaches confidence & poise.

5. It facilitates friendships & comraderie, and makes kids more popular.

6. If you see something sexual in the pictures, then something is wrong with YOU, you sick, twisted evil individual! They're CHILDREN! Go get HELP for your perversion!

7. The objective of pageants is to achieve the "ideal" of feminine beauty (boys notwithstanding). Hence the big hair, flawless teeth, big made-up eyes, sparkly dresses, prissy demeanor. It's the chase for perfection.

8. If you have a problem with how any of these girls look, it's because you're JEALOUS, you big fat trashy COW.