. "I guess, based on the history of the civil rights backlash, I am surprised that it does not happen more often. however, that it does not is evidence that a) most men and women are basically civilized and b) there is plenty of backlash, but because most men are civilized, it does not involve mass murder.posted by toodleydoodley at 9:46 AM on December 6, 2009 [15 favorites] mostlyposted by toodleydoodle" . . . .