I think a little bit of possitive discrimination can help to redress a previous imbalance at times, but the first question you mention does seem very strange. I am not sure about the second. Sounds reasonable to me but maybe I misunderstood.

One thing is certain though. Someone in the media will have already picked it up as 'PC gone mad'. Sad really.

Going back to the point of learning differences I do consider myself to be somewhat lateral in thought at times. If I ever get the chance I am going to describe myself as an anorexic lesbian. I fancy women and when I look in the mirror I see a fat person. Think it will help?

:D (eG)