Choosing to be objectified as a Sports Illustrated model is progress. [View all]
The ability to decide to use your body, image or likeness in any way you choose, for whatever compensation you would like, is progressive. The annual freak out over the Sports Illustrated swimsuit issue is such a waste of energy and time.
Seriously, women who want to do this should, without judgment. If they want to "exploit" themselves, who are we to judge? Men who want to enjoy this type of "photographic" art should be free to pay their money and do so without judgment. Again, who are we to judge.
Let's let those who choose to live in the model/fantasy world just go about their business without the NSA/right wing style finger pointing. Isn't tolerance for all personal behavior that does not harm others a righteous goal?
Are swimsuits, body paint, an occasional nipple glimpse on a wet body worth getting upset about?
We live in a 1 click world that gets us video sex anywhere, anytime on any device for anybody. Are we really going to have indignation at bikinis in 2014?