But I think it would be irresponsible for me not to say what I really believe in my heart to be true - that there are some serious inequities that we face as women and that we can work to address these inequities

calls for equal treatment are often seen as calls for 'special treatment' in situations where discrimination has become the norm.

I resent the idea that people would blame the messenger for the message, rather than looking at the content of the message itself.

I was aware, however, that telling at any point in my career could adversely affect my future career

I have no personal vendetta against Clarence Thomas. I seek only to provide the committee with information which it may regard as relevant

The real problem is that the way that power is given out in our society pits us against each other.

My parents are older, and they lead a somewhat sheltered life. It was difficult to talk with them about things that were embarrassing to me, and that I had never spoken to them about