tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8469202287697783630.post1890702293629481752..comments2023-10-18T07:53:46.488-04:00Comments on Nice White Lady: NWL on the Kojo Nnamdi ShowUnknownnoreply@blogger.comBlogger3125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8469202287697783630.post-26463079229215093672008-07-03T11:11:00.000-04:002008-07-03T11:11:00.000-04:00Binkles, I am truly sorry to have offended you. As...Binkles, I am truly sorry to have offended you. <BR/><BR/>As you correctly point out, hemp will not get anyone high. (Organic Clothing, my go-to source for intense fiber information, notes that anyone trying to smoke hemp socks "would get nauseous before they get high...) I knew that, but went for the "humorous" comment as a nervous reflex. (Imagine a big-time Myers-Briggs Introvert finding herself on the radio for only the second time in forty years.) As soon as the words were out of my mouth, I thought "sh_t"! and then the conversation sped on. I thought about it all the way home.<BR/><BR/>As to the shoe issue, my mileage has varied, and I just had to be honest about it. I've purchased and worn inexpensive polyurethane/cotton blend shoes(including a pair from Pangea, probably ten years ago) and been unhappy with them. I have checked out Mooshoes and was turned off by the prices (most are $95 and up) and the lack of information about materials. If a consumer can get ballet flats in manmade materials for $25 at Payless, it's hard to explain to them why a "vegan" pair at Mooshoes is worth $85. And for me, the choice between polyurethane/cotton and leather is not so simple. (Add vintage leather or maintaining leather shoes so they last longer, and it gets even more complex.) See this 2007 Slate article http://www.slate.com/id/2179086/ for technical details.<BR/><BR/>What I was trying to accomplish in the segment -- which was really too short for the topic, don't you agree? -- was raise awareness of a few of the issues and resources available for consumers. "Ethical fashion" carries a wide range of meanings, and not everyone will make the same choices.<BR/><BR/>I do appreciate your comments, and the opportunity to clarify.Anonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11792610265217450971noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8469202287697783630.post-25420861277958339052008-07-03T10:20:00.000-04:002008-07-03T10:20:00.000-04:00I was personally offended by your lack of knowledg...I was personally offended by your lack of knowledge on the KN show.<BR/><BR/>For one, there are many options for vegetarian shoes (I see you have a link on your website - not sure why you didn't mention it). One could spend 3 minutes on the internet and discover places like MooShoes (NYC) and Pangea (Silver Spring) that sells a wide variety of shoes, including professional grade. My girlfriend's shoe collection is completely vegetarian, and she needs professional shoes.<BR/><BR/>Secondly, and more importantly - One cannot get high from hemp. There is practically immeasurable amounts of THC in hemp. In addition to clothing products, hemp is sold as food - it is a great vegetarian substitute for fish, providing omega fatty acids. I have been working on ways to promote hemp as a longer lasting and earth friendly alternative to cotton and many other products. <BR/><BR/>By your comment on the radio that when one purchases a hemp shirt, they must promise not to smoke it - you've done a world of damage to my cause.<BR/><BR/>Please look into the viability of hemp, and do some good, or at least try not to do any more harm.~Binkleshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01898574883235217588noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8469202287697783630.post-78382905828960021642008-07-02T11:18:00.000-04:002008-07-02T11:18:00.000-04:00Hi there - I have popped in to read your blog a fe...Hi there - I have popped in to read your blog a few times and I love your straight forward approach. I also just wanted to say thank you for your support too. I hope the show goes well today.<BR/><BR/>Sincerely,<BR/>Aysia Wright<BR/>GreenloopAysia Wrighthttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02128268009966812818noreply@blogger.com