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Subject: Re: Pepper spray

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Sarah Tegan

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Date Posted: 14:06:49 03/02/04 Tuesday
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In reply to: Mr Greer 's message, "Re: Pepper spray" on 14:31:22 02/02/04 Monday

>Yes it is a nice sentiment, if a little incongruous.

I quite agree.

>A matriarchy is unlikely to be without violence.
>Women are very violent, just not necessarily
>physically and non physical injuries can be some of
>the worst and most difficult to heal.

I also agree...that's why I don't think it's actually a very practical idea. Perhaps a compromise would be nice..after all, creating a Matriachy defeats the point of Feminism, in my humble opinion.

>P.S. When Margaret Thatcher was in power, was it a
>Patriarchy or a Matriarchy?

hmm...debatable. I have no idea on this one....depends on what school of thought you follow, I suppose.

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Re: Pepper spray	Bryan	18:21:30 04/02/04 Wednesday