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Reproducing or republishing an article, in whole or in part, in any other forum requires permission of the author or the moderator. I do not deny that our approach to certain topics are strongly affected by our biases and fears. I do not wish to discuss the Halakhic issues here, as I do not see that this is the appropriate place. However Sonya comparison to other Halakhot is simply wrong and misguided. I would like to address just that one issue.