LETTERS: A RESPONSE ON FEMINISM

To the editor:

I would like to respond to Scott Moyers' "humerous" column on feminism.

In regard to having women pay for his meals, doesn't he proofread his work? Women do not get equal pay, so why whould they pay for his meal? Of course, when his wife graduates from medical school -- and if she is still married to him -- I am sure he won't mind her making more money than him.

God did not make women as strong as men. I believe some women are out to prove something to themselves, but the majority of them like what they do. Isn't Mr. Moyers' wife in an occupation that used to be considered only a man's job?

He mentioned chivalry. I have opened many a door for men as well as women. I am teaching my 2-year-old son to be polite as well.

I am so proud of my husband, because he noticed a want ad from one of our big employers for a secretary. He said, "Look at all those requirements, and you get a big 6-something dollars an hour." But if you can mow a lawn, lift 75 pounds or climb a ladder, you can make a dollar more an hour. Don't get us wrong. We are not putting one job as more important than the other. I would just like to see the salary even up. I have always said don't criticize a job until you do it yourself, and I have done all of the above.

In closing, if Mr. Moyers wants to know why some women are so defensive, maybe he ought to work all day, pick the kids up from daycare, go home and cook, do dishes and homework, give baths, pay bills and -- most important -- watch that husband sitting in his chair pushing the remote control. Then maybe he could see why we are defensive. And if Mr. Moyers ever wants to go out to eat, my husband and I would be glad to pay for it as long he orders pork.

GAIL MEYER

Cape Girardeau