Last week’s column created a few emails but none that inspired me as much as the one from a gentleman who disagreed with me.

I don’t have a problem with people who disagree; sometimes they actually make me take a second look and consider their points.

He thought that paying good teachers more was a mistake because you may not want to shortchange those who might be 21st or 65th in line out of 100.

He said that women should stay home and raise their children, because it would do two things. It would free up jobs for men, lowering the unemployment rate, and women could actually participate in the education of their children.

Wow! Are we ready for that, ladies?

You might think he’s a real chauvinist.

But the reality is I agree with him. Women entering the workforce did take jobs from men. They took lots of them, and we all know that women are historically paid less.

I never thought a female should be placed in a male’s position to fill quotas. How do you think a man feels who applies for a position with stellar qualifications only to be turned down for a woman with less experience and qualifications? I can assure you it has happened.