Donk: I think the "pride" discussion really reflects nothing more than the fact that a word like "proud" in the English language can have different shades of meaning. In one sense, I think many of us are "proud" of our natural endowments and this kind of pride--rightly or wrongly--is encouraged in our society. I can't count the number of times that guys have remarked to me that I should be "proud" of "that dick/cock/schlong/monster/thing". This kind of "pride" is similar to how I feel, for example, proud to be an American--both are an accident of birth.

I agree that the other type of pride--earned pride--is probably more justifiable. If someone compliments me on my penis size, that's all well and good but I should stay humble about the fact that I did nothing to make it grow except survive puberty. But if someone compliments an accomplishment--education, career, muscular physique, etc.--I have more right to feel legitimate pride.