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I guess Sabrina and I are destined to disagree again, which is perfectly fine, and healthy. This is what makes a democracy a democracy, and this is the kind of healthy debate I wish we could have more of here. I believe that women are subject to substantial discrimination with respect to pay, as are other individuals and groups.

The difference of views between Sabrina and myself would be this: I believe the law itself should be a potent and effective weapon against discrimination. I believe that government action per se, in defense of pay equity, is urgently needed and right. And I believe that "the magic of the marketplace" alone is not enough to protect women or other groups facing pay inequity.

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