Debbie Schlussel: Interesting Reads: Iraq War Vets & Dolphin Amputees; "Does Height = Power?"
A couple of interesting reads in today's USA Today:
* What do Iraq War vets and dolphins have in common?
A good number of both of them are amputees, and the development of prosthetic fins for dolphins helps develop better prosthetics for humans. Fascinating story of Hanger Prosthetics and Orthotics' Kevin Carroll and Brian Kolfage who lost both legs and a hand on Sept. 11, 2004 in a mortar attack in Iraq.
In general, I think Americans and American institutions and companies go way too far to accomodate animals. But, in this case, there's a positive result for our disabled veterans. So, I'm all for it. That's one of the many great things about America. We're constantly inventing and innovating and making our lives better. In the Islamic world, they are only good at innovating new ways to murder and maim.
That's the title of the cover story in USA Today's Money section. The article talks about how tall CEOs use their height to command respect and authority. Even tall women execs wear heels to appear even more towering. The article says that, for us shorties, being louder and dominant is also a step up. To me--I'm about 5'1"/5'2"--I don't mind being short at all. As a woman, I enjoy it, and I'd never want to look like a WNBA player. Height is not power in my life. Readership is (among other things). But, like the women in the article, I like wearing high heels.
Posted by Debbie on July 18, 2007 01:09 PM to Debbie Schlussel