Historically, there were women and even children who worked in mines, you know. Lots of them. And out in the fields, too. But I digress. Equality is not about being 100% identical. It's about being able to enjoy the same freedom and responsibility as everyone else. It's about the pursuit of your own happiness. Does it mean every woman has to become a heavy weightlifter? Of course not. But if there is a woman who wants to be that and nothing else, no one should stop her. Same applies to men, of course. It's funny how you think America has gone too far, there isn't a single country on the Earth where men are discriminated against more than women are. You actually tickled my curiosity, why do you think it's too far? I am genuinely interested, it's good to hear different points of view. As long as we don't bore to death the lovely hostess :)