Guys (and Gals),
Whether he intended to or not Monti certainly got a few good bites.
Let's face it, 99% of the male (chauvinist and non chauvinist) population at some time in their lives have something derogatory to say about female car drivers. I would have thought it only natural therefore that Mr Average in civvy street would wonder about the reasoning in letting ladies fly fast jets.
To the deeply affronted I say - Chill out - no real harm done.