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January 22, 2008

After A Full Generation Of Feminist Policies Women Still Lag Behind

It's scandalous, really, and an issue that i hope Hilary addresses in the next debate

Men are drinking twice as much alcohol as women, figures for 2006 suggest.

Data from the Office for National Statistics suggest men drink an average of 18.7 units a week, compared with 9.0 units for women.

Some 21% of men, and 11% of women had drunk on at least five of the seven days before the survey was carried out.

We need urgent government action to solve this inequity!

Posted by Mr. Bingley at January 22, 2008 07:46 AM

Comments

Only 11% were drunk? No wonder I had so much trouble getting a date...

Posted by: Ken S, Fifth String on the Banjo of Life at January 22, 2008 08:43 AM

The solution is obvious: new laws limiting the alcohol intake for men, and financial incentives for women to drink more.

It's a win-win scenario for nanny staters!

Posted by: The_Real_JeffS at January 22, 2008 09:55 AM

Well, I'm doing my part, although I did't really get going until 2007. Here's looking forward to making a difference in 2008.

Posted by: Suzette at January 22, 2008 10:37 AM

It probably would be a feminist issue, compelling men to buy drinks for women no matter their unattractiveness. . .

Posted by: Kate P at January 22, 2008 01:04 PM

"...financial incentives for women to drink more."

I believe it's called "Ladies' Night."

Posted by: Dave J at January 22, 2008 09:15 PM

I believe it's called "Ladies' Night."

OMIGAWD!! THE NANNY STATERS HAVE ALREADY TAKEN OVER!!!!!

Posted by: The_Real_JeffS at January 22, 2008 11:40 PM