# Should March 8 be A Day Without Men Day? **URL:** \ **Category:** The BBQ Pit\ **Created:** [February 20, 2017, 1:57pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/should-march-8-be-a-day-without-men-day/780315 "2017-02-20T13:57:56Z")\ **Posts on this page:** 20\ **Page:** 10
**Author:** ![raventhief](https://sea3.discourse-cdn.com/straightdope/user_avatar/boards.straightdope.com/raventhief/32/4_2.png) [@raventhief](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/raventhief)\ **Post date:** [February 21, 2017, 4:52pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/should-march-8-be-a-day-without-men-day/780315/181 "2017-02-21T16:52:38Z")
> [@LinusK](#): > > Well, I read about “A Day Without Women,” and I was curious what the reaction would be if I proposed a “Day Without Men.” > > The result was disheartening, but not surprising. > > I was labeled a misogynist troll. > > The logic, I guess, is that suggesting the same thing for men, as for women, is misogynistic. So do you understand why there might be a “Day Without Women” and what it might be trying to accomplish? What would a Day Without Men accomplish? And the gratuitous dig re tech support might not have helped your “cause,” whatever that might be. ---
**Author:** ![Evil\_Economist](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/e/c89c15/32.png) [@Evil\_Economist](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Evil_Economist)\ **Post date:** [February 21, 2017, 5:28pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/should-march-8-be-a-day-without-men-day/780315/182 "2017-02-21T17:28:11Z")
> [@raventhief](#): > > And the gratuitous dig re tech support might not have helped your “cause,” whatever that might be. His cause is finding a group of people to blame for all the shit that’s gone wrong with his life, so that he doesn’t have to accept responsibility for his own behavior. If he can blame all his problems on women, or blacks, or Jews, or whomever, he won’t have to face the fact that he’s a miserable little person simply because his behavior has made him a miserable little person. ---
**Author:** ![purplehearingaid](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/p/7bcc69/32.png) [@purplehearingaid](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/purplehearingaid)\ **Post date:** [February 21, 2017, 5:45pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/should-march-8-be-a-day-without-men-day/780315/183 "2017-02-21T17:45:19Z")
Then you better not need to call 911 if you have a fire or any kind of emergency b/c most first responders are men! ---
**Author:** ![jz78817](https://sea3.discourse-cdn.com/straightdope/user_avatar/boards.straightdope.com/jz78817/32/1028_2.png) [@jz78817](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/jz78817)\ **Post date:** [February 21, 2017, 5:55pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/should-march-8-be-a-day-without-men-day/780315/184 "2017-02-21T17:55:39Z")
> [@VinylTurnip](#): > > Nothing. It even brings a titillating rouge to the lips that muskmelons find irresistible. Oh. I thought it had some connotation I missed. I was just curious because where I live Faygo is “our thing;” just this morning I drove past their bottling plant on Gratiot in Detroit. ---
**Author:** ![LinusK](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/l/258eb7/32.png) [@LinusK](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/LinusK)\ **Post date:** [February 21, 2017, 5:57pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/should-march-8-be-a-day-without-men-day/780315/185 "2017-02-21T17:57:42Z")
> [@Left\_Hand\_of\_Dorkness](#): > > I dunno. I read that as a very sad man trying to join the cool kids by making a, what you humans call, “joke.” You’ve labeled this place exactly: a bunch of “cool kids” who think they’re still in 7th grade. ---
**Author:** ![LinusK](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/l/258eb7/32.png) [@LinusK](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/LinusK)\ **Post date:** [February 21, 2017, 6:04pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/should-march-8-be-a-day-without-men-day/780315/186 "2017-02-21T18:04:28Z")
> [@purplehearingaid](#): > > Then you better not need to call 911 if you have a fire or any kind of emergency > b/c most first responders are men! Firefighters, police, soldiers, software engineers, garbage men, plumbers… the list goes on. ---
**Author:** ![QuickSilver](https://sea3.discourse-cdn.com/straightdope/user_avatar/boards.straightdope.com/quicksilver/32/7832_2.png) [@QuickSilver](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/QuickSilver)\ **Post date:** [February 21, 2017, 6:06pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/should-march-8-be-a-day-without-men-day/780315/187 "2017-02-21T18:06:35Z")
> [@LinusK](#): > > You’ve labeled this place exactly: a bunch of “cool kids” who think they’re still in 7th grade. Poor troll; so misunderstood. :rolleyes: ---
**Author:** ![iiandyiiii](https://sea3.discourse-cdn.com/straightdope/user_avatar/boards.straightdope.com/iiandyiiii/32/7924_2.png) [@iiandyiiii](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/iiandyiiii)\ **Post date:** [February 21, 2017, 6:08pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/should-march-8-be-a-day-without-men-day/780315/188 "2017-02-21T18:08:52Z")
> [@LinusK](#): > > Firefighters, police, soldiers, software engineers, garbage men, plumbers… the list goes on. Except that the only men who would take part in a “day without men” are lying, whiny douchebags like yourself… and such whiners wouldn’t be missed by anyone. ---
**Author:** ![raventhief](https://sea3.discourse-cdn.com/straightdope/user_avatar/boards.straightdope.com/raventhief/32/4_2.png) [@raventhief](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/raventhief)\ **Post date:** [February 21, 2017, 6:10pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/should-march-8-be-a-day-without-men-day/780315/189 "2017-02-21T18:10:38Z")
> [@LinusK](#): > > Firefighters, police, soldiers, software engineers, garbage men, plumbers… the list goes on. So you have no desire to even try and explain your position re this proposed protest of…something? ---
**Author:** ![raventhief](https://sea3.discourse-cdn.com/straightdope/user_avatar/boards.straightdope.com/raventhief/32/4_2.png) [@raventhief](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/raventhief)\ **Post date:** [February 21, 2017, 6:17pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/should-march-8-be-a-day-without-men-day/780315/190 "2017-02-21T18:17:00Z")
Not to mention that the Day Without A Woman strike is already set for March 8. So i guess you’re proposing March 8 be a Day Without Anyone? ---
**Author:** ![raventhief](https://sea3.discourse-cdn.com/straightdope/user_avatar/boards.straightdope.com/raventhief/32/4_2.png) [@raventhief](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/raventhief)\ **Post date:** [February 21, 2017, 6:23pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/should-march-8-be-a-day-without-men-day/780315/191 "2017-02-21T18:23:56Z")
> [@LinusK](#): > > You’ve labeled this place exactly: a bunch of “cool kids” who think they’re still in 7th grade. So explain it! Air your many grievances and make your voice heard! Do woman make laws that affect men without hearing the men? Is gender inequality in the workplace a heavy burden for men? Do you find yourself having to explain that just because you work outside the home, that doesn’t mean what you do isn’t “real work”? Are your health issues not addressed because you’re a man? Did the President say he can do anything, including grabbing you by the dick? Is the matriarchy bringing you down? Come on, make your voice heard! What do you want to accomplish with your Men’s Strike? ---
**Author:** ![QuickSilver](https://sea3.discourse-cdn.com/straightdope/user_avatar/boards.straightdope.com/quicksilver/32/7832_2.png) [@QuickSilver](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/QuickSilver)\ **Post date:** [February 21, 2017, 6:30pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/should-march-8-be-a-day-without-men-day/780315/192 "2017-02-21T18:30:51Z")
> [@raventhief](#): > > Come on, make your voice heard! What do you want to accomplish with your Men’s Strike? He just wants to feel appreciated. Is that so wrong?.. ---
**Author:** ![LinusK](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/l/258eb7/32.png) [@LinusK](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/LinusK)\ **Post date:** [February 21, 2017, 8:27pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/should-march-8-be-a-day-without-men-day/780315/193 "2017-02-21T20:27:08Z")
> [@raventhief](#): > > So you have no desire to even try and explain your position re this proposed protest of…something? Here, try this: > [@](#): > > On March 8th, men and our allies will act together creatively to withdraw from the corporations that harm us and find ways to support the businesses, organizations and communities that sustain us. As we prepare for A Day Without A Man, we ask: > > Do businesses support our communities, or do they drain our communities? > > Do they strive for gender equity or do they support the policies and leaders that perpetuate oppression? > > Do they align with a sustainable environment or do they profit off destruction and steal the futures of our children? Sound good? ---
**Author:** ![DrFidelius](https://sea3.discourse-cdn.com/straightdope/user_avatar/boards.straightdope.com/drfidelius/32/3447_2.png) [@DrFidelius](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/DrFidelius)\ **Post date:** [February 21, 2017, 8:45pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/should-march-8-be-a-day-without-men-day/780315/194 "2017-02-21T20:45:58Z")
Yes. No one should support corporations which harm people and everyone should support more sustainable businesses. Why do you feel this is a risible concern? ---
**Author:** ![LinusK](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/l/258eb7/32.png) [@LinusK](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/LinusK)\ **Post date:** [February 21, 2017, 8:48pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/should-march-8-be-a-day-without-men-day/780315/195 "2017-02-21T20:48:20Z")
> [@raventhief](#): > > So explain it! Air your many grievances and make your voice heard! Do woman make laws that affect men without hearing the men? Is gender inequality in the workplace a heavy burden for men? Do you find yourself having to explain that just because you work outside the home, that doesn’t mean what you do isn’t “real work”? Are your health issues not addressed because you’re a man? Did the President say he can do anything, including grabbing you by the dick? Is the matriarchy bringing you down? > > Come on, make your voice heard! What do you want to accomplish with your Men’s Strike? Actually, men are about 12 times as likely to be killed on the job as women. They’re more likely to be victims of crime than women, and about 11 time more likely to be incarcerated. In WWII, almost half a million American men were killed; compared to approximately 0 women. There are 7 Federal health agencies specifically for women. 0 for men. Men die, on average, about 5 years younger than women. Men rarely get custody of children after divorce; but if they do, they’re less likely to get child support - because women are less likely to pay it. Not that I’m complaining. But you seem to be. Is it hard to be a woman, raventhief? ---
**Author:** ![LinusK](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/l/258eb7/32.png) [@LinusK](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/LinusK)\ **Post date:** [February 21, 2017, 8:49pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/should-march-8-be-a-day-without-men-day/780315/196 "2017-02-21T20:49:40Z")
> [@DrFidelius](#): > > Yes. No one should support corporations which harm people and everyone should support more sustainable businesses. Why do you feel this is a risible concern? When you put it that way, it does sound sort of stupid. ---
**Author:** ![raventhief](https://sea3.discourse-cdn.com/straightdope/user_avatar/boards.straightdope.com/raventhief/32/4_2.png) [@raventhief](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/raventhief)\ **Post date:** [February 21, 2017, 8:59pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/should-march-8-be-a-day-without-men-day/780315/197 "2017-02-21T20:59:57Z")
> [@LinusK](#): > > Actually, men are about 12 times as likely to be killed on the job as women. They’re more likely to be victims of crime than women, and about 11 time more likely to be incarcerated. In WWII, almost half a million American men were killed; compared to approximately 0 women. There are 7 Federal health agencies specifically for women. 0 for men. Men die, on average, about 5 years younger than women. Men rarely get custody of children after divorce; but if they do, they’re less likely to get child support - because women are less likely to pay it. > > Not that I’m complaining. But you seem to be. > > Is it hard to be a woman, raventhief? I am not at all complaining. You were asked several times what your protest was meant to accomplish. Apparently you will only answer if you see a reason to go after women, so i provided one. Strike away. I’m not planning on striking on march 8. Knock yourself out though. ---
**Author:** ![amarinth](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/a/3be4f8/32.png) [@amarinth](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/amarinth)\ **Post date:** [February 21, 2017, 9:19pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/should-march-8-be-a-day-without-men-day/780315/198 "2017-02-21T21:19:21Z")
> [@LinusK](#): > > Sound good? I know better than to ask, but can you give a specific company? What I’m looking for is \_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_ Corporation has a policy that harms men in general (or its male employees specifically) through these actions. ---
**Author:** ![purplehearingaid](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/p/7bcc69/32.png) [@purplehearingaid](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/purplehearingaid)\ **Post date:** [February 21, 2017, 9:20pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/should-march-8-be-a-day-without-men-day/780315/199 "2017-02-21T21:20:41Z")
> [@LinusK](#): > > Firefighters, police, soldiers, software engineers, garbage men, plumbers… the list goes on. Yeah I agree the list does go and I think I might have call a lock smith soon and I never met a lady locksmith yet ! ---
**Author:** ![bobot](https://sea3.discourse-cdn.com/straightdope/user_avatar/boards.straightdope.com/bobot/32/21622_2.png) [@bobot](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/bobot)\ **Post date:** [February 21, 2017, 9:23pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/should-march-8-be-a-day-without-men-day/780315/200 "2017-02-21T21:23:14Z")
> [@LinusK](#): > > Actually, men are about 12 times as likely to be killed on the job as women. … Maybe the women are smarter. [![](https://img.youtube.com/vi/VT7vjbJcQJE/hqdefault.jpg "Grateful Dead - Man Smart, Woman Smarter - 9/20/90 MSG") ](https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=VT7vjbJcQJE) [Previous page](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/should-march-8-be-a-day-without-men-day/780315.md?page=9) [Next page](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/should-march-8-be-a-day-without-men-day/780315.md?page=11)