Reply #75: While I don't think I specifically called you a misogynist...

[VelmaD]

I understand that it could be interpretted that way. I was specifically referring to you calling this argument ridiculous. My exact words "the traditional, stereotypical, misogynistic responses to women's concerns are flying fast and furious tonight" Ridiculous is one of those words men have used to belittle women and their concerns for a long time. You aren't the first person to use it tonight and you arne't the only person I've taken to task over it.

I wish I had it in me to be more sorry that you got offended. I try not to offend people on purpose if I can help it. But you took it on yourself to come in and make light of a subject that is serious. Sexism is a real, serious concern for many women and maybe your post was just one too many jokes and I came down harder on you than I normally would have.

I tend to want to stand by what I said though...calling women's concerns about sexism ridiculous is a traditional, stereotypical, misogynistic response that we have to deal with all the time.