The question is not whether we are any "better", but whether we should do something about it.If only the angels are allowed to attempt good works, then there will be no progress at all.

CarolC, I think that most, if not all, of us agree with Rapaire about this. There may be some debate on the best way to accomplish things: This does not mean that someone who does not agree with you about the method is against the goal that you seek.

That said, John Hindsull, can we plase keep this on the plight of women,, and not on the individual political viewpoints we each have?