Pretty in pink

David Murrow stated recently that "The Chief of Police in Bangkok, Thailand has discovered the ultimate punishment for wayward officers: they must wear a pink armband emblazoned with "Hello Kitty," a cutesy favorite of girls under 10.Other punishments have not deterred tardiness, double parking and littering among officers, but acting chief Pongpat Chayaphan believes the armbands will do the trick.
"After this policy came out, the police are scared," he said. "It will be very embarrassing to walk around with Hello Kitty on your arm."Why does the chief think a pink armband will succeed when other punishments have failed? This seemingly benign corrective strikes a double-whammy at the heart of manhood. Every man fears being perceived as feminine (pink) and childish (hello Kitty).
"Sadly, churchgoing has become a pink armband for many men. It's a sign of weakness, childishness and femininity. But churches can break this reputation by intentionally reaching out to men."