 | Hello, I am new to the group so I hope you will bear with me. My name
is Chuck, and I have been around the feminist movement most of my
life, yet the more I experience it, the more confused I seem to
become. So I need some help in a few areas, and would appreciate your
time.
A little bit about me. I come from a "blue collar union" background.
Completed college, and have worked in factories, and offices in
"worker bee" positions, and management position on both sides.
I first went to feminist rallies in H.S. to meet girls, which I did.
I found the rallies to be interesting, and informative. The concept
of women not getting equal pay, for equal work upsets me, for as
mentioned I come from a union background. I had 4 Great Aunts, who
worked in factories during WWII, were self sufficient, and unionized.
Unfortunately, I never meet them for I was not born until they pasted.
At this point I will only bring up a few, of many issues, that I do
not understand.
First: I am concerned that if a military draft starts, not only will
they take my son, which is expected, yet it will possibly place my
daughter in jeopardy also. Is this part of the legacy left behind by
the feminist from decades ago, who are too old to be drafted
themselves?
It is bad enough that anyone has to die in a disease-infested trench
on the other side of the world, as many men have; yet now I might have
to give up my daughter also.
Secondly: Why I am expected to pay the whole amount when going out on
a date? The pleasure of my company has value also, yet women tend to
feel that a man should pay for the pleasure of their company. I have
heard to many women at Clubs saying that they are looking for a man
who is a "Credit", not a "Debt", and say it with pride like there is
nothing wrong with that. They were referencing money.
Thirdly: When I read the "Personal" section of some media the women
seem to have interest like, traveling to exotic places, dining out,
horse back riding, sailing, etc, etc. Seems to me that they are
looking for a man with a lot of money. Is this equality?
Four: Why are men asked to walk women out to their cars at night after
work? Why should I risk my physical well being for someone that is
not even blood related to me? Almost any women can be trained to take
down a 6' 2" 200 pound man. My daughter has been trained, just like
my son. Why is it that if you go to a martial arts dojo you see very
few women? When you do see them, which I have in schools I have been
at, they tend to practice together. This does not make sense to me
since if a woman is going to be attacked at night, she will more than
likely be attacked by a man, than another women.
Any constructive, non-hostile thoughts are welcomed.
Chuck
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