[alex_sf]

> I personally think the first man down the ladder on mars should be a woman, and it would be great if it were her.

Probably not your intent, but this sounds incredibly patronizing.

[93po]

I disagree, I think it's an awesome sentiment to want to get out of the way of women pioneering advances in space flight.

[anon84873628]

Is it patronizing to say, "I think the next president should be a woman?"

[FeepingCreature]

Yes of course. It implies that the most impactful thing your presidential candidate can do is have a female gender.

[anon84873628]

Nah. It could imply that there are many equally qualified people for the job, and having a woman do it is beneficial in its own right. Y'know, to show that it is possible in the first place, contrary to our entire history so far??

[fastball]

Patronizing whom?