**USUAL DISCLAIMERS**
I really would leave this alone if I had any brains . . . but
when, if ever . . .? Citizen Faden's comment merely goes to
reinforce my long-standing argument, that "Women's Studies" and
other similar programs are aimed in the wrong direction if
allowed to become merely strident enclaves, devoted mainly to
preaching to the devout. It's the men who should be there,
getting another point of view: "How can you know if my moccasins
pinch unless you have walked in them yourself?"

According to Leigh Faden:
>
> Hank Burchard wrote:
> > I think that using "Gentlemen" as a salutation is harmless, and
> >suggest that anyone who gets really uptight about it should look inward
> >rather than outward for the source of distress.
>
> Dear Miss Burchard:
>
> It amazes me that people who have not experienced life from the
> feminine side can so easily make pronouncements about whether or not
> gender-biased or exclusive terms are harmless.  If it's harmless, why
> not all use only feminine pronouns here and let the males see how it feels?
>
> Best wishes,
> Leigh Faden
> "guess my gender"
>