Stanley, I hate liberal feminism as much as anyone (maybe more), but, yes, feminism shouldn’t be given to the Left. Feminism could and should be about embracing distinctions and being normal about them and running with them. It’s so kindergarten, but: boys and girls are different and that’s cool and complementary and all the rest. Pope John Paul II–and you don’t have to be Catholic to buy it–was big into this thinking. He talked about a “new feminism.” It’s what makes me think of Mel Gibson as a feminist. And it’s why I think Feminists for Life is such a cool group.

And yes, the governor of Massachusetts could be considered a feminist too. (Though I’d cringe to hear Rom or Mad Max say it about themselves, I’ll say it all I want.)