Who gave you permission to get gropy all the sudden?
I don't know why this suddenly bothers me. Its not like I am ever surrounded by pregnant women. But someone needs to take a stand. Its a tough row to hoe, but I am just the Joe to hoe it. Woody, defender of the pod people.
There are laws folks. If I grope someone, at best I get my face slapped, and a simple assault charge. At worst, its sexual assault, and lord help me if she's under age. These are good laws, and they aren't a surprise to anyone. One of the earliest things you are taught as a toddler is no hitting, no pinching, no biting, no bad touch. And tell an adult if someone touches you. If you see someone groping someone else against their will you help the victim get free of the attacker. Its chivalry. Its personal space. Its proper civilized behavior. Its not just a good idea, its the law.
So why oh why does society tell us it is OK for one and all to grope pregnant women? Is the baby bump some sort of sign that she's impure and therefore community property? Everywhere I've ever seen a woman with one in the oven I have seen people, friends, coworkers, and total strangers who suddenly feel entitled to rub the buda's belly without any warning, or permission. Do you think these woman suddenly want you stroking the fruit of their loins just because it grows ripe? Hell no! It wasn't OK before and it isn't OK now.
You have been warned. Don't make me go over there.
