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Thursday, December 15, 2005 12:00 AM

How can I improve relations between the sexes?

I'm a guy in my 30s, and I really think men and women should get along better.

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  • Sunday, December 18, 2005 01:14 AM

    Cary got some balls on this one

    The simplest way to improve things is to reject the women who treat you badly.

    But you can do better. Reject the laws that treat you badly.

    Realize that the laws in this country shape the behavior of its citizens. You cannot marry and have children in America without ruining your wife. The reason is that the law entitles her to your house, income, and children no matter how she behaves. So, why should she be nice to you anymore, once she has achieved her goals of having a home and child?

    This reality is not lost on unmarried women in the dating pool. They are often trolling for the sucker who will set them up. A guy who will put up with bad behavior initially is going to be an easy mark. So make sure it's not you.

    And then take a careful look at who you vote for and where you get your politics.

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