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From: features@ihuxf.UUCP (M.A. Zeszutko)
Newsgroups: net.women
Subject: Re: Smile.  I've a sense of humor :-)
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Date: Thu, 26-Apr-84 11:28:13 EST
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Posted: Thu Apr 26 11:28:13 1984
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When a person thinks it is her responsibility to change the
world single-handedly, it is difficult to let go of that vision
even for a momemnt.  

If she takes herself seriously, and is under malicious attack under
the guise of "humor", she is certainly NOT going to reply in the
same vein.  "Humor" can be a very effective put-down weapon.  She would
not want to add fuel to the fire she is already fighting.

Personally, I find feminist women have a delightful sense of humor.
Pricking pomposity can be very funny, even if it can also be dangerous.
Maybe you have to be trustworthy before you'll see a feminist displaying
her brand of humor.

(Caveat:  I recognize men as feminist, too...the question, though, seems
to be directed at feminist women, and was answered that way.)

Mary Ann Zeszutko  AT&T Bell Labs, Naperville, Il
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