Periods after abbreviations

[James A. Landau]

In a message dated 6/30/04 12:02:22 AM Eastern Daylight Time,
LISTSERV at LISTSERV.UGA.EDU writes:

>  > Jesse did not clarify why he thinks that "Ms" should
>  > not have a period.
>  > I thought it was a humorous comment on militant feminism,  it never
>  > occurred to me that it was meant to be serious.
>
>  what would having a period, or not, have to do with militant feminism?

Perhaps this old riddle will help your understanding:
Q:  Why is the little red schoolhouse red?
A:   If you had six periods a day, you'd be red, too!

        - Jim Landau