The annual Sports Illustrated porn issue

The annual Sports Illustrated Swimsuit - soft-core porn - issue is out. This one is particularly offensive because of the cover photo. The young woman, who in interviews has revealed herself to be particularly clueless, is pulling down her two-piece suit bottom to reveal part of her lower anatomy that would have been banned on prime-time television back in the days when there were standards on prime-time television.

It is pretty immodest. She is exposing the upper portion of a part of her body only her husband or a medical professional should see, and only her husband should see it exposed in this come-hither way. (It would also be an acceptable sight in a nudist colony, but there are no obvious prurient intentions there.)

Our local supermarket has it displayed on its magazine rack for all to see. Right near the books and magazines for children and teens.

The first time I saw it I complained to a manager, asking that the store display it more discretely. The manager gave me a puzzled, then sympathetic (as in, oh, you poor prude) look.

Next time went back, the anatomical feature was still flashing me. So I turned the issue around backwards. I've gone back a couple of times. Each time being flashed. Each time turning it around. Today I turned it around, then put a put a different magazine in front of it.

I will continue to do things like this. And to complain.

After all, I am a poor prude.

Pax et bonum