Letters to the Editor
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Who Gives A....
Actually, when I first started reading this story, I was somewhat amused by the wordplay. But it started mattering to me because this actually is quite a big deal. To Growly Girl - I'm sorry that you find this subject (cough) unappetizing, but for years we have shoved topics under the rug, into the closet and labeled them taboo, to our own detriment. Do you have any concept how many people have colon cancer? Do you have any idea how excruciating colon issues are, and how mind-numbingly horrifying the treatment is? Not to mention other terrible and painful colon conditions. I personally cringe at the thought of discussing a topic like this but at the same time, we are finally awakening to the intricacies and delicate balance contained within our bodies and we are becoming so much more aware of the effects, positive and negative, of the things we put into our bodies. We as a nation seem to be suddenly tuning into the the fact that we are in charge of our own health and we have the power to make beneficial decisions. Knowledge is power, and darn it! Knowledge about the health of your colon is a powerful, powerful thing.
So, thanks Salon. I didn't know about this book and the conversation going on about poo. I will take a look.