Public Bathroom Crisis | The Odyssey Online
Start writing a post
Politics and Activism

Public Bathroom Crisis

Potty time issues.

32
Public Bathroom Crisis
Google

America is in a public bathroom crisis. It has been all over the news and flooding the web. I don't get the debate over who can use what potty or what sign is on the door. I want to know where the rest of the door is? I would like to smack the guy who invent the stall, smack him and be like "look what you did."

Why do horror films employ terrifying public bathroom scenes? Because the fear is real. Everyone feels vulnerable in the bathroom. It is psychological. No one wants to be "caught with their pants down." Not to let my human show, but women have historically faced major threats in public bathrooms. We should also consider child abductions and how inaccessible most facilities are for the handicapped and for families.

I have much love for establishments that provide public facilities. They provide a true courtesy, so we must respect the authority of each establishment to govern over their own facilities regulations, but it is time to rethink the construction of public bathrooms.

If there were ever a time when the government needed to lend aid this would be it. I say we petition for grants to be given to those that provide public facilities to reengineer the potty house. Some establishments have handicapped/family bathrooms. They have large doors to facilitate wheelchairs and strollers and are in public view not around some sketch corner, and one door that is full-sized with a real lock. They have wall-mounted baby changing tables, and comfy padded benches that double as adult changing tables. These bathrooms have four walls and a toilet. There is no where for a creeper to hide, no short walls for peepers to creep over or under, no crowd for a child to easily be abducted in or molested, no wondering where to set your belongings so they don’t get smashed. These accommodating facilities accommodate everyone and the only sign needed on the door is "bathroom."

Not to let my feminist show, but I offer a bit of insight to all men that chose to be women: You are not a woman until you have felt some feeling of horror when using a public bathroom. In fact, you have a lot to get use to, and not just in public bathrooms. One blurry-eyed morning you're going to stumble into the bathroom, sit down and bam! You're in the toilet. You're wet, disoriented and you have to pee still ... bad! That’s when you shout out obscenities about leaving the seat up. Ultimately you are considered a nag and everyone has a good laugh at your expense. That is only the tip of a very large iceberg.

If we would of rethought the traditional stalls long ago, America wouldn't be facing a potty crisis. Overlooking the plight of the meek has left our country in ruins. We don't stand up and shout about it because we are thankful to have a bathroom to use, but everyone deserves consideration.

Report this Content
This article has not been reviewed by Odyssey HQ and solely reflects the ideas and opinions of the creator.
Featured

15 Mind-Bending Riddles

Hopefully they will make you laugh.

179657
 Ilistrated image of the planet and images of questions
StableDiffusion

I've been super busy lately with school work, studying, etc. Besides the fact that I do nothing but AP chemistry and AP economics, I constantly think of stupid questions that are almost impossible to answer. So, maybe you could answer them for me, and if not then we can both wonder what the answers to these 15 questions could be.

Keep Reading...Show less
Entertainment

Most Epic Aurora Borealis Photos: October 2024

As if May wasn't enough, a truly spectacular Northern Lights show lit up the sky on Oct. 10, 2024

6769
stunning aurora borealis display over a forest of trees and lake
StableDiffusion

From sea to shining sea, the United States was uniquely positioned for an incredible Aurora Borealis display on Thursday, Oct. 10, 2024, going into Friday, Oct. 11.

It was the second time this year after an historic geomagnetic storm in May 2024. Those Northern Lights were visible in Europe and North America, just like this latest rendition.

Keep Reading...Show less
 silhouette of a woman on the beach at sunrise
StableDiffusion

Content warning: This article contains descriptions of suicide/suicidal thoughts.

When you are feeling down, please know that there are many reasons to keep living.

Keep Reading...Show less
Relationships

Power of Love Letters

I don't think I say it enough...

452160
Illistrated image of a letter with 2 red hearts
StableDiffusion

To My Loving Boyfriend,

  • Thank you for all that you do for me
  • Thank you for working through disagreements with me
  • Thank you for always supporting me
  • I appreciate you more than words can express
  • You have helped me grow and become a better person
  • I can't wait to see where life takes us next
  • I promise to cherish every moment with you
  • Thank you for being my best friend and confidante
  • I love you and everything you do

To start off, here's something I don't say nearly enough: thank you. Thank you, thank you, thank you from the bottom of my heart. You do so much for me that I can't even put into words how much I appreciate everything you do - and have done - for me over the course of our relationship so far. While every couple has their fair share of tiffs and disagreements, thank you for getting through all of them with me and making us a better couple at the other end. With any argument, we don't just throw in the towel and say we're done, but we work towards a solution that puts us in a greater place each day. Thank you for always working with me and never giving up on us.

Keep Reading...Show less
Lifestyle

11 Signs You Grew Up In Hauppauge, NY

Because no one ever really leaves.

23112
Map of Hauppauge, New York
Google

Ah, yes, good old Hauppauge. We are that town in the dead center of Long Island that barely anyone knows how to pronounce unless they're from the town itself or live in a nearby area. Hauppauge is home to people of all kinds. We always have new families joining the community but honestly, the majority of the town is filled with people who never leave (high school alumni) and elders who have raised their kids here. Around the town, there are some just some landmarks and places that only the people of Hauppauge will ever understand the importance or even the annoyance of.

Keep Reading...Show less

Subscribe to Our Newsletter

Facebook Comments