TDR, since you originated this thread and feel it has run its course, I will close it now. I'm glad you didn't delete it.
Although some of the "typical and predictable" comments have shown up, it's still a good thread. There have been some excellent points of view presented, and perhaps some education has taken place (on all "sides" of the argument, if you will ..).
By the way, TDR, good point regarding the "ethnic" substitution for "female"...
Just because this particular thread is being closed, there is no implied prohibition
of this topic being re-opened in the future. Some people can find these topics boring and/or unnecessary, but others can find them very informative.
[ 01 August 2001: Message edited by: McD ]