The Pete: January 2010

Sunday, January 24, 2010

Wednesday, January 20, 2010

Are we TRULY equal?

I was listening to the radio this AM and they were talking about leaving the toilet seat down or up and that many women see it as "inconsiderate" if their guy does not leave it down.

How is it that Men and Women need to be equal- EXCEPT when it's something Women think should Men should do for them BECAUSE they are women

Examples- Open a door

lift heavy bags/items

go first in lines

Pay for stuff

leave the seat down

the list goes on... Thankfully I have a wonderful Wife that does not feel this way and she is pretty independent.

Now-Do I leave the seat down for her- YES but not because she is a Woman- it's because she asked me to.

This really boils down to courtesy with your spouse- something you both need to discuss and have an understanding what the "default" position is- of all toilet seats in the house.

It is not about "training" your man! As some women call it.

I do things for My Wife and Women in general because it's a nice thing to do.

I do things for guys too! BECAUSE it's a being courteous to your fellow human beings- NOT because they are a Woman or a Man.

I really believe Men and Women need to be treated the same, (same pay for same work and all) but we are not truly equal.

Equal by definition is "Showing or having no variance in proportion, structure, or appearance."

Last time I checked-

I can not give birth to a child(without Divine intervention) and Women can not Pee standing up-( least not without making a big mess)

So treat ALL people with courteousy and respect- because it's the right thing to do- not because of what "naughty parts" they have.

Of course that's just my opinion - I could be wrong.

- Posted using BlogPress from my iPhone