ted@teldata.UUCP (Ted Becker) (04/30/84)
*********** I have learned something about my feelings and about the views of others as a result of reactions to my 'animal sexist language' observation and my definition of feminism. 1. I do feel somewhat threatened by the feminist movement. My fear is more a fear of irrational regulation than of being dominated by women. When I have the choice I have always voted for women's rights. I applaud the current 'comparable worth' evaluations being done for Washington State employees but I fear it because it will probably result in increase cost of government and increase my taxes. 2. I must concede that other people's perception of the power of language to shape thought and attitude is different that mine. It will take some getting used to but if it will make a positive difference I'll try. 3. When men are attacked for the oppression of women I tend to take it personally. Granted, few people who call themselves feminists fit my extreme definition but the more vocal extremists are heard more often and have shaped my reaction to "the movement". I am not against progress, it's change I don't like. :-)