Angling back, briefly, to the prior discussion, I wrote:
> Quoting Russell Coker (russell@coker.com.au):[...]
> > I think that the "male feminist" thing is bogus. I think that only
> > people who have experienced living as female (including transgender
> > people) should call themselves feminists.
>
> Well, I will politely, but firmly, decline to give a rat's ass about
> your disapproval of my having been a feminist since circa 1970.
Irrespective of whether I concur, Russell - you have me curious: _Why_
do you allege that only people who've experienced living as female
should call themselves feminists? Pourquoi?
Receptionist: Mr. DeBakey's free, but he's a little bit conciliatory. Ahh yes, Try Mr. Barnard; room 12.
Man: Thank you. (Walks down the hall. Opens door.)
Angry man: WHADDAYOU WANT?
Man: Well, Well, I was told outside that...
Angry man: DON'T GIVE ME THAT, YOU SNOTTY-FACED HEAP OF PARROT DROPPINGS!
Man: What?
M: Yes, but I came here for an argument!!
A: OH! Oh! I'm sorry! This is abuse!
M: Oh! Oh I see!
A: Aha! No, you want room 12A, next door.
M: Oh...Sorry...
A: Not at all!
.....etc etc etc.
Is this the right forum for personal political bastardry?
This to and fro goading and passive aggressive tripe is quite frankly boring....its been done before.
Hey, respect your views and respect your familial commitment but why do this here?
Rgds
BW