Hmmm - I do not wish to turn this into a battle of the sexes but I will gladly point out one way men silence women when they express their opinion. "You ARE an antagonistic b**ch." - heric

I will also call your attention to the number of women who dare to enter a discussion such as this. Although not everyone can be identified by sex according to their name, I think you should look at the posting history of this thread. Maybe someone can figure out the appoximate number of women who are able to express their opinion openly without fear of being scoffed at. I am not trying to say that all women hold the same opinion as me but I am saying that not many even dare express themselves, regardless of what they are thinking.

Peace - I know that not all men think alike. Thats a no-brainer. I do think men can easily silence women with words. Some choose to do so, some do not, but I can guarantee that not many women lead with their chin, even on the internet. Why do you think that is?

Anyway if you want to start a thread about this, I will happily go another round. I may not be stronger but I am definitely faster and more agile (hey, maybe thats why I can identify with the Iranians).

Thanks to the internet, for the first time in my life, I can actually speak my mind without fear and you can't shut me up. You can, however, decline to read what I say if you want. Your choice.