White House May Look to Compromise on Contraception Decision.

[The Doctor.]

117. You think I'm commenting on the issue itself?

I'm not.

I absolutely agree that it's an unacceptable compromise. But I know that the current media and political environment makes such compromises unavoidable.

I live in reality. If that makes me sound 'superior' because I no longer use a coddling tone, then maybe it's incumbent on some people to start living here too.

The tone of those whining about things they've barely bothered to understand before throwing a tantrum is exactly like that of children. The difference is that children recognize they have to grow up. It's sad that so many adults think that development was a finish line they passed years ago.

I still have a ways to go myself. Perhaps being unapologetic for my 'tone' is a flaw, but for the moment the larger flaw is in those who can't bring themselves to face hard reality. So I see no reason to apologize.