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To: Ilaine who wrote (16371)	1/14/2002 5:25:56 AM
From: SirRealist	Read Replies (2) of 281500

I think there's too much beating up on Hawk here; he already clarified his statement. Feminism is fine, but feminaziism is intolerant. The term was one of the very few clever things I ever heard emanate from Limbaugh, who is usually a fourth rate entertainer that puffs himself up to Fuehrer status, sustained by his rather desultory dittoheads. Most people have experienced the extremist version in some way, either via some rudeness directed their way or via readings of certain exclusionists such as Mary Daly. To a degree, such extremism is necessary to wake folks out of complacency. But it serves only to grate once one is awake. I find more than a few women who shy from the term 'feminist' because they associate it with extremism or elitism. And btw, I don't consider all NOW members to be extremists but much of its leadership is. Recognizing the arguments within its ranks helps the understanding that it, and feminism, are not monoliths. For example, Betty Friedan has been attacked by some as not radical enough, which is akin to suggesting Susan B. Anthony didn't get out enough votes. --kev@49yesterdayandneverbeenfemi.kist

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