Posted on 04/04/2009 6:00:01 AM PDT by TLI
Shooting in Philadelphia.
Three Police officers shot in Philly
CNN Live
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No, no bias there at ALL... These reporters make me sick.
I’ve been here a few months.
But how odd that the qualities that would be considered “women’s strengths” are the less valued in society, but the ones that are considered “men’s strengths” are the ones society is structured around. I guess that’s not “man-made”, though (/sarc). And there can be differences without value judgments attached.
I don’t care to discuss this any further, as we are obviously light years apart on the issue. I will continue to point out misogyny when I see it, however. I will mention, though, that it’s amazing how overtly racist statements aren’t tolerated, here and in society, but blatently sexist statements are.
I don't think things like bearing children are valued any less, simply valued differently than, say, physical strength on the battlefield. It's important to procreate so we have a future generation, but it's equally important to protect our freedoms so our future generations remain free.
I will continue to point out misogyny when I see it, however. I will mention, though, that it’s amazing how overtly racist statements aren’t tolerated
Be my guest, but here we don't like to whitewash the fact that there are differences in sex and race. Blacks are, on average, better athletes than whites. So what? Men are, on average, stronger than women. So? It's genetic predisposition and biology - not something to take offense to. This is why political correctness is stupid.
So physical strength equates to superiority?
I guess I won’t waste MY time waiting for you to tell me why the majority of graduates from medical, veterinarian, and psychology schools are now women.
Same logic.
Why, oh why, do some seem to feel that conservatism means that men are superior to women? Why, when I appeal for fair treatment, do claims of superiority emerge? Very strange to me. Differences are simply that - superiority and inferiority are cultural judgments. These archaic sexist memes suggest Saudi Arabia, not American enlightenment. It’s disheartening, to say the least.
I’ve noticed that many seem to scorn science, but there is more variability within gender than between them.
If you truly believe that “women’s strengths” haven’t been used by men over history to make women “inferior”, then we live on different planets.
Could not help but notice from your posting history that you come across as a militant feminazi. Not a feminist, suffragette, or woman’s rights advocate. I smell a man hating woman with an agenda on FR. The repeated condescension and hostility towards others is shocking. A rather liberal perspective plastered all over a conservative forum. Just sayin’.
Hey. Conservatives aren't the ones who came up with Title IX, the physical requirements for police officers based on sex, equal pay legislation, etc., etc.
One possible explanation is that Title IX funding prevents more qualified applicants (i.e., men) from attending the universities that teach those professions.
Except for the psychology thing. We all know why there are more female psychologists than males. Women are obviously better mind readers than men.
Please. It's all you're here to discuss, sister.
Wait a minute - I suggest that using “ette” to demean someone is reinforcing the meme that women are inferior, and then quite a few people come out saying women ARE inferior, and I’m a “feminazi”?
I object to sexism and misogyny, yes. If you look at my views from the viewpoint of these posters, yes, I must seem very different. But a person expecting equality is not the extreme person (and women have had the vote for 50 years - they didn’t get it until after black people did - so I’m pretty sure there are no more suffragettes).
Someone else could look at some posts here about protecting the 2nd amendment, and call them all gun crazies. Does that make it accurate? If someone threatens your guns or your religion, do you stand up for it? Yet somehow I’m different, for standing up for women’s equality...? I read blatently sexist posts, but *I* am the condescending one?
“militant feminazi”??? because I don’t condone sexism? It’s hyperbole, with a design. I suggest that the name-calling is nothing more than an attempt to shut me down, rather than examine your own position.
I did not respond to that original post to ignite a sexist firestorm. Some of you and I are very far apart on issues of fairness, and we will never come to a meeting of the minds. While I am not suggesting that one gender is superior, the others are. But *I* am the extreme one? Wow.
Only if he had a long distance of 'field of fire' to take advantage of.
Good commentary in your posts.
Where would we be without feminazis pointing out the error of our ways? Thank you canaanette for trying to bring us out of the stone age.
LOL. No, I’m here many times a week, reading posts, sometimes commenting.
I commented on a sexist statement, and the misogynists surrounded me. My attempting to defend myself and my opinion is no more than the right you would claim to defend your own positions, sister. How interesting that you would assume I am a woman - do you know no men who subscribe to equality?
I honestly had no idea how many sexist people were still out there. I have stood up for my beliefs, but I have no overbearing interest in arguing with people with very antiquated beliefs about women, IMO. I did not come here to discuss sexism. I came here to discuss political issues. I had no idea the price was tolerating sexism.
That's cute, sweetie.
“I guess I won’t waste MY time waiting for you to tell me why the majority of graduates from medical, veterinarian, and psychology schools are now women.”
I would be very interested in learning what you think the reason is?
The poster explained that the “ette” was simply to denote gender. Perceived sleights are sometimes just that. Perception.
Come on, man up ;)
I think we are getting off topic here.
Me too.
I hate seeing an important somber thread like this hijacked.
It was heartbreaking to see the photos of the Officers. Five young children lost their fathers today. So totally senseless. They were ambushed.
Prayers for these three families tonight.
His mother made the call. Perp had been out drinking last night; came in minutes before domestic violence call, by mother, to Pgh PD. Per a neighbor, a history of Police calls at this house. They didn’t need a warrant...they were answering a call.
This call had nothing to do with his gun collection.
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