Hi Raz..I dont know how to break up and quote the questions without losing the page, dumb I know..so its all added together.

On the fight for womens rights-
1. I think there will always be those who see women as the weaker vessel and working to keep them at a lower level of success no matter what..people live in the dark ages still and use that as a reason to keep a woman under-achieved as much as possible. No, the battle is on going..now instead of us having a place of accomplishment/acceptance in a mans world we are the competition/threat,..Instead of agreement and adjustment, its eat them first or be eaten by them..thats ugly..Where is the peace? I realize this is not for all, just something I personally have examined in the outcome to womens quest to be the victors. I dont think a tranquil absolution will ever actually avail.

2. Yes I do believe its far more about the choices the woman makes and not in accordance to gender..that is..in this day and in this time..but remember,,my view may be shallow but its a mans world..God created man first..there was a reason for that, if I am understanding the question correctly. The fact that we are female remains..Its a choice of what we want..how we can get there and what we will sacrifice to get there..so each individual makes a choice personally to bring about stumbling blocks or build stepping stones. We will always be the weaker partner, its how God created us. His intent was never for us to be stepped on by men and trampled under as history seems to be unveiled in this manner somewhat. I am talking living as slaves and in concubines..and being over all pushed around..that was not his intent. It was that in our weakness, the man would be strong and provide..in our submission to God we have a place of honor and know exactly how to take care for our men and build them up..bringing forth men of great character and nature..there is much to be said of all of this. Now.. does God look at the female and say..oh your a female, your place is in the home..no he does not, it is however his preference, but he knew we would never stay in the development of his call and cause..He doesnt draw lines between man and woman on a corporate level..So to me..it is not of gender..that came from society..and we worked hard to address oppression and conquer the war of succeeding equality.

3. I dont know why a female would be less likely to negotiate her salary..except decaying her courage forthcoming would be that of fear..the womens movement wanted equality, in this they must be willing to again..make sacrifices and do as the men must do..that should be equal..pay as well. We dont get a piece of the pie because we are women..the weaker vessel. Equality is that..not about splitting hairs after the fact..However..its created difficulty with women who still want the old world to be in order..and dont mind letting the man be fully in control..

4. The tax payer funded program. I am quite certain it would open more positves in a female and encourage them to go forth with a lil more bravery added. Not to mention but a program like this may very well stimulate society and have a ripple affect on others to be less dominating in the working feild. Women will be prepared for battle per say. Now help has arrived, they will be armed and have back-up if you will. Preparation is wise with any and all who are willing to seek it out. Not sure this is the tax payers obligation financially, the matter of fact..it is not. This should be individualized. Gracious..have they not sucked enough blood from the turnips already?

I think I lined up these questions as your asking..remember,,this is my voice only..not all women agree with what I have stated..some may some may not..

Oh and I could not have said a word had I not read the entire postings of all individuals. I could never be the referee with you and Kevin..have mercy I would vaporize entering the ring..he-he

Sherri