Negation Aspiration vol. 148

the criticism of Biden has become so broad and so strident, instead of protecting girls and women from unwanted touching, it blurs lines between affection and aggression. It scares boys and men away from genuine expressions of caring. Having to constantly monitor themselves so they aren’t impulsively kind or supportive can cause alienation from these emotions — a disconnection already at the root of a toxic masculinity problem that can manifest later in physical violence, devaluing women — as well as male depression and suicide.

The attacks on Joe Biden will harm boys and girls alike: We all need decent, affectionate human touch