During the 1970s a woman member of congress wanted to do away with the traditional usages of “congressman” and “congresswoman.” She favored the gender-neutral “congressperson.”
Buckley didn’t favor her proposal but said he was willing to consider supporting it once the congresswoman, Elizabeth Holtzman, changed her name to Holtzperson.
Thursday, February 28, 2008
Another favorite Bill Buckley story
Posted by JWM at 2:53 PM
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I've always wondered why women don't want to be called wopersons.
I still prefer "Congressthieves"
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