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Letter: Letter: Long-lasting women

Published 20 November 1993

From ROBERT TAYLOR

If one actually looks at X and Y chromosomes, it is plainly obvious
that the so-called Y chromosome is actually an X chromosome with one of
its ‘legs’ missing.

The fact of parthenogenesis indicates that the natural form of all species
is female. Males exist merely so that females can reproduce themselves.
Men are, in fact, mutant women.

This explains why men have nipples, why far more men than women suffer
from physical and mental gender disorders, why women are generally healthier,
and why they live longer.

Robert Taylor Notting Hill, London

Issue no. 1900 published 20 November 1993

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