I have thought about my response to this for two days now, and I still cant get it out of my head right.
I have the greatest respect for the women of the past who fought for things such as our right to vote, equal pay for an equal job...stuff like that. I have long disliked the "bra burning, we dont men for anything" equal rights campainers, because whereas I know I am "capable", I know I was not engineered with the same kinds of physical strength a guy was...my upper body can barely deal with the weight of my tits, let alone open a stubborn pickle jar....so you're damned right Im gonna ask a male to do it. Does that mean that I dont think there is a woman out there that cant do it, but I dont at all feel guilty about asking a man.
I personally am weaker than most men I know...physically that is. I have no problem and no qualms asking a man to carry something that I just cant, open a jar or bottle that my hands just wont let me do. I have no problem at all leaning on a man to do some things for me. I am not one that thinks Im invincible just because Im female.
My parents taught me to help those that need it, whether it be male or female, child or adult, old or young. When I see another person struggling in a store or parking lot or wherever....their gender makes no difference to me. Im going to offer assistance and not just pass them by.
To me its not at all hard to see courtesy as a by product of Chilvary. This is the knights code of Chivalry and Im sorry I dont see one word in here that denotes its only to females...
Quote:
Prowess: To seek excellence in all endeavors expected of a knight, martial and otherwise, seeking strength to be used in the service of justice, rather than in personal aggrandizement.
Justice: Seek always the path of 'right', unencumbered by bias or personal interest. Recognize that the sword of justice can be a terrible thing, so it must be tempered by humanity and mercy. If the 'right' you see rings agrees with others, and you seek it out without bending to the temptation for expediency, then you will earn renown beyond measure.
Loyalty: Be known for unwavering commitment to the people and ideals you choose to live by. There are many places where compromise is expected; loyalty is not amongst them.
Defense: The ideal knight was sworn by oath to defend his liege lord and those who depended upon him. Seek always to defend your nation, your family, and those to whom you believe worthy of loyalty.
Courage: Being a knight often means choosing the more difficult path, the personally expensive one. Be prepared to make personal sacrifices in service of the precepts and people you value. At the same time, a knight should seek wisdom to see that stupidity and courage are cousins. Courage also means taking the side of truth in all matters, rather than seeking the expedient lie. Seek the truth whenever possible, but remember to temper justice with mercy, or the pure truth can bring grief.
Faith: A knight must have faith in his beliefs, for faith roots him and gives hope against the despair that human failings create.
Humility: Value first the contributions of others; do not boast of your own accomplishments, let others do this for you. Tell the deeds of others before your own, according them the renown rightfully earned through virtuous deeds. In this way the office of knighthood is well done and glorified, helping not only the gentle spoken of but also all who call themselves knights.
Largesse: Be generous in so far as your resources allow; largesse used in this way counters gluttony. It also makes the path of mercy easier to discern when a difficult decision of justice is required.
Nobility: Seek great stature of character by holding to the virtues and duties of a knight, realizing that though the ideals cannot be reached, the quality of striving towards them ennobles the spirit, growing the character from dust towards the heavens. Nobility also has the tendency to influence others, offering a compelling example of what can be done in the service of rightness.
Franchise: Seek to emulate everything I have spoken of as sincerely as possible, not for the reason of personal gain but because it is right. Do not restrict your exploration to a small world, but seek to infuse every aspect of your life with these qualities. Should you succeed in even a tiny measure then you will be well remembered for your quality and virtue.
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I think a lot of people in the world today could stand to live by this
oh...and I will keep my bodice ripping, throbbing manhood books thank you very much...they are more entertaining than any shoot em up video game I've ever seen.