[quote=waitingtables;175250]We have been pulling more than our own weight for millennia. Get a clue. And I have never stated that I wanted to be dependent on men, please cite me saying that one time, anywhere. /[quote]

Try post #109 about 20 minutes ago when you said:

'And why should women go down into coal mines ........'

If they don't then they will have to remain dependent on men who do!!