Re: OT: Firewomen

Well, that's why you have to pass a physical test to get the job.  The
complaint is that such a test is sexist since the requirements are
much further from the average woman's capability's than the average
man's.



On 5/6/08, Henrik Theiling <theiling@...> wrote:
> Hi!
>
> caeruleancentaur writes:
> >...
> > I know what to think.  I believe in equal opportunity employment as
> > long as the applicant can do the work.  But I don't want a woman
> > climbing up a ladder to rescue me from a burning building who can't
> > carry my 250 lb. back down the ladder over her shoulder.
>
> If I were to carry you, you'd be out of luck although I'm not a
> woman. :-)
>
> Luckily I'm not a fireperson. :-)
>
> **Henrik
>
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