Madam Senator

Regardless how one might feel about Senator Clinton, I find it offensive that all the 'Old Boys' in the campaigns and on the tube keep refering to her as 'Hillary'.

For Senators Obama, McCain, Edwards, etc, it's Senator____ or their last name. But with Senator Clinton, it's Hillary. Sweet little air-brained wifey-girlie Hillary. Insignificant, too-big-for-her-britches little Hill.

I don't think it's a stretch that this implies a lack of respect for the sole woman in the race. If the mens can talk down to her, call her by her given name and summarily dismiss her position and title, it diminishes her and all women.

This is a smart, capable woman who is also a senator. She should be addressed as such, not called by her given name, which, I sincerely believe, is an attempt to make sure she.. and the rest of us little girls.. never forgets her place.