Yikes, how do you figure that one out? Can't brothers and sisters be equal, or am I on the wrong page?!
I see that the reason was already mentioned in an earlier post. This is what will have been at the back of the speaker's mind:
[Simon, the stupid indent button doesn't work any more! Neither do the superscript/subscript buttons!]
w92 5/15 p. 12 par. 10
Among those successfully meeting this test of devotion to God are quite a number of our Christian sisters, for whom we have the deepest regard. In various lands, they outnumber the brothers and therefore have a major share in the preaching work. Indeed, “Jehovah himself gives the saying; the women telling the good news are a large army.” (Psalm 68:11)
w91 1/1 p. 23 par. 14 Be Filled With Joy
It is of interest that in many lands, such as the United States, about 75 percent of all pioneer publishers are sisters, giving force to the words of Psalm 68:11: “Jehovah himself gives the saying; the women telling the good news are a large army.” Our sisters are to be commended in that they are doing the greater part of the field work. Their skillful teaching at home Bible studies is leading many to the truth ...
I'm sorry you think I ranted, but I maintain that an Annual Meeting is no place for sexist sentiment
Oh come off it.
Anyway, you said I was welcome to reach my own conclusion. That was it