Humour airplanes and women

I find complaining about other person's humor and the whole "political
correctness" area to be totally devoid of intellectual comment. It most
certainly does not belong on an aviation news group.



Peter Duniho wrote:
"Arketip" wrote in message
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Yes it feels so good to be politically correct.

Cool off a bit Peter it's only a joke.


Ahh yes, the old "we can be as ignorant and insulting as we want, all we
have to do is accuse our detractors of being politically correct" tactic.

Well, screw you. People bitch and whine about how aviation is dying on the
vine, and yet the industry basically excludes 50% of the population, through
a variety of means but very much including this sort of sexism.

If and when pilots can author and laugh at a similar list written about
airplanes and men, then perhaps you can defend yourself against political
correctness. Until then, this is just one more example of the rampant
sexism that exists in the aviation industry.

You can take your accusation of "political correctness" and shove it up your
ass. As anyone who knows me knows, I am the last person one could
rightfully accuse of that. I'm more than happy to skewer anyone anytime,
regardless of race, gender, creed, etc.

But I'm also willing to call a spade a spade. The post wasn't even all that
funny, and it was very much representative of the prehistoric attitudes one
finds so prevalent in aviation. As long as idiots like you continue to
think there's some amusement to be found in this sort of thing, aviation
will always be one of those things that's all about the "boy's club".

So there.

"Stubby" wrote in message
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I find complaining about other person's humor and the whole "political
correctness" area to be totally devoid of intellectual comment. It most
certainly does not belong on an aviation news group.

It belongs here just as much as the original post did. It may well be that
neither belong, but if the original post belongs here, so does the
commentary on it.

Peter Duniho wrote:
"Arketip" wrote in message
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snip

Well, screw you. People bitch and whine about how aviation is dying on the
vine, and yet the industry basically excludes 50% of the population, through
a variety of means but very much including this sort of sexism.

You've got to be kidding me. The industry excludes 50% of the
population? Really. I'm a commercial pilot, flight instructor, A&P,
and have a techical job with an airline (i.e., I'm not a flight
attendant, in fact, I'm the only woman in my department). I've never
been excluded. I'm never been made to feel uncomfortable. I've never
witnessed sexism. And yes, I do stick out, at work and out flying at
the airport. No one, not my friends, coworkers, students, or employers
has treated me differently.

Aviation is dying on the vine because of unneeded regulations, not sexism.

If and when pilots can author and laugh at a similar list written about
airplanes and men, then perhaps you can defend yourself against political
correctness. Until then, this is just one more example of the rampant
sexism that exists in the aviation industry.

Again, what sexism? Do you work in the industry, or are you a
recreational type pilot? Until you've spent a lot of time in the
industry, please don't comment on the sexism which is largely created by
the politcally correct camp.

In fact, by saying women are not attracted to aviation because of
sexism, you're negating our abilities. It's demeaning and insulting.

"Rachel" wrote in message
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Again, what sexism? Do you work in the industry, or are you a
recreational type pilot? Until you've spent a lot of time in the
industry, please don't comment on the sexism which is largely created by
the politcally correct camp.

In fact, by saying women are not attracted to aviation because of sexism,
you're negating our abilities. It's demeaning and insulting.

You'll have to excuse Peter. He hasn't been out of the house since 1932.

Rachel wrote:
Again, what sexism? Do you work in the industry, or are you a
recreational type pilot? Until you've spent a lot of time in the
industry, please don't comment on the sexism which is largely created by
the politcally correct camp.

It's great that you haven't encountered it, but it *does* exist ... I
personally don't believe it stops anyone who really wants to pursue
aviation goals, though. Using that platform to make a fuss about this
funny set of comparisons is a pretty big stretch. Most of us (women in
aviation, recreational and/or professional) are smart enough to be able
to distinguish a gender joke from an actual sexist offense.

you're a freakin' idiot Duniho...............

Originally Posted by Peter Duniho

"Arketip" wrote in message
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Yes it feels so good to be politically correct.

Cool off a bit Peter it's only a joke.

Ahh yes, the old "we can be as ignorant and insulting as we want, all we
have to do is accuse our detractors of being politically correct" tactic.

Well, screw you. People bitch and whine about how aviation is dying on the
vine, and yet the industry basically excludes 50% of the population, through
a variety of means but very much including this sort of sexism.

If and when pilots can author and laugh at a similar list written about
airplanes and men, then perhaps you can defend yourself against political
correctness. Until then, this is just one more example of the rampant
sexism that exists in the aviation industry.

You can take your accusation of "political correctness" and shove it up your
ass. As anyone who knows me knows, I am the last person one could
rightfully accuse of that. I'm more than happy to skewer anyone anytime,
regardless of race, gender, creed, etc.

But I'm also willing to call a spade a spade. The post wasn't even all that
funny, and it was very much representative of the prehistoric attitudes one
finds so prevalent in aviation. As long as idiots like you continue to
think there's some amusement to be found in this sort of thing, aviation
will always be one of those things that's all about the "boy's club".

So there.

Peter Duniho wrote:
Well, screw you. People bitch and whine about how aviation is dying on the
vine, and yet the industry basically excludes 50% of the population, through
a variety of means but very much including this sort of sexism.

Peter:

I've used the line "screw you" once. But the entire comment was

"I'd say screw you, but you're not my type".

Completely confounded the other person!!

Hehehe.. love it!

Dave


On 16 Jan 2006 18:41:37 GMT, Blanche wrote:



Peter:

I've used the line "screw you" once. But the entire comment was

"I'd say screw you, but you're not my type".

Completely confounded the other person!!

Peter Duniho wrote:

"Chris" wrote in message
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And people wonder why so few women participate in aviation.

I'd like to see someone write a similar "joke" about "airplanes and men" and
post it here. Now *that* would be funny.



Another joke flies over the head of the politically correct...

Matt

"Peter Duniho" wrote in message ...
And people wonder why so few women participate in aviation.

"Women, can't live with 'em, can't kill 'em..."