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To: Rambi who wrote (79464)	11/17/2000 11:21:08 AM
From: Timothy W. Johnson	Read Replies (1) \| Respond to of 769667

Rambi - Amen!

To: Rambi who wrote (79464)	11/17/2000 11:23:12 AM
From: moby_dick	Read Replies (1) \| Respond to of 769667

Amen, Rambi! Sexism has no place in politics today. I do, however, believe old habits are hard to overcome when it comes to men-women relationships, both on a personal and professional level. I think that significant gains have been made and, as we go forward, time will continue to erode the overtones in scoiety today. Lord knows, I am guilty as most at reverting to snide comments at times. But I do try to "catch myself" and change my mores where possible. I have 2 daughters, 11 and 13, and I want them to have equal chances at success as any other HUMAN regardless of sex, race or religion. Well, that's my story - thanks for sharing yours!

To: Rambi who wrote (79464)	11/17/2000 11:24:00 AM
From: chomolungma	Respond to of 769667

Rambi, I disagree, you were right to respond. I'm glad you did. I am a Republican myself and don't want anyone with the kind of views expressed against women to be defended by my party. The Dems made a mistake in defending Clinton and we should never make the mistake of defending those within our party with abhorrent views.

To: Rambi who wrote (79464)	11/17/2000 11:28:32 AM
From: chomolungma	Respond to of 769667

I have never been a feminist, but there is a real tendency of men to try to reduce a strong woman who suddenly has power by nasty allusions to her looks or her sexual preference. Janet Reno, Madeleine Albright, Hillary. I remember years ago when liberals went so far as to say that Margaret Thatcher didn't count as being a woman leader because of her political views.

To: Rambi who wrote (79464)	11/17/2000 11:31:58 AM
From: RON BL	Read Replies (2) \| Respond to of 769667

Rambi I personally believe that the 2 most intelligent human beings in this Century were Einstein and Ayn Rand. That Ayn Rand is not widely ready by the young women of today shows a clear and blatant bias in the public education system. The religious scholars who taught me were not afraid to expose me to the greatest minds who far the most part did not agree with their views. Clearly that is not the case in the public school system today. Agree or disagree with her views, the woman had the sharpest intellect of the century in philosophical terms. Early in the feminist movement she was an icon but her pro capitalist views conflicted with the feminist dogma.

To: Rambi who wrote (79464)	11/17/2000 12:13:48 PM
From: Srexley	Respond to of 769667

Good post, Rambi. In addition to your observation about how women are treated on the thread I would add that there are prejudicial comments between blacks and whites also. If I've learned anything about race relations on this thread it is that there seems to be a deep divide as to how our system is percieved by different groups.