vox day: boldly trampling what others refuse to touch

Just read this from the great Mr. Day. I didn't read the stuff he's responding to but his post alone is good reading. Just in case you don't bother to click over, below are some short bits you can't miss.

Concerning female CEO's:

I particularly enjoyed reading about the way they've successfully balanced their careers and their multiple marriages.

Those multiple marriages prove that there are some very stupid men out there. Who would marry a woman so dedicated to her job that she doesn't have time to care for a family? Then again maybe those guys are just doing some math and figuring that a few years of pain is worth the financial stability that would result from divorcing a multimillionaire. Still a dumb move methinks but I guess they're getting what they're in it for.

And concerning Margaret Thatcher and female leaders in general:

Imagine that, a woman believing men's lies and trading independence for promises of security. The main problem with female leadership isn't that women aren't intelligent or capable, it is that they typically demonstrate a lack of resolve when action is required, apparently in the hope that enough talking will somehow solve things.

Hmmn, an over-reliance on trying to talk things out when more direct means are necessary. Not that I'm an expert here, but that sounds right to me. This brings to mind Fred Reed's take, something to the effect that when given the option women will trade risk, freedom, and excitement for security, comfort, and pleasantness.