Hi Charlie: I think perhaps being "polarized" is not such a bad thing. It implies electrical activity-using our brains, thinking, debating-sort of like mental aerobics. I enjoy interacting with what I feel are the many really fine minds on the List. And maybe it's O.K. to agree to disagree. Carole H. --- "Charles T. Meyer, M.D." <[log in to unmask]> wrote: > I agree with you Kathrynne. We are polarized enough > on issues of abortion > and Janet > Reno without worrying whether an issue is brought up > by a man or a woman. > Does that make the an opinion on the issue any less > valid? I have take > responsibility without a doubt for my 3 conceptions. > I wonder if women > who are unable to conceive or are menapausal have > thae same rights or > authority to speak as those who are at risk for > pregnancy?! > > Charlie > > "Kathrynne Holden, MS,RD" wrote: > > > > > when each man can say with no doubt whatsoever > > > > that he has taken full responsibility for > every conception > > > > that he has contributed to > > > > i would be thrilled to > > > > change my viewpoint > > > > and when each woman can say with no doubt > whatsoever > > that she has taken full responsibility for every > conception > > that she has contributed to > > I will be thrilled to > > change my viewpoint > > > > which is, that this polarization does nothing > positive for men, women, > > or children > > -- > ****************************************************************************************** > > Charles T. Meyer, M.D. > Middleton (Madison), Wisconsin > [log in to unmask] > ****************************************************************************************** > __________________________________________________ Do You Yahoo!? Bid and sell for free at http://auctions.yahoo.com