Piper,
I don't think he overlooked you purposefully.
...the burden of proof actually belongs to those who say she can.
Ahh, good point. I have been reminded of debating. will do.
There is large separation between Dominion and Domination. In Genesis 3:16 God gives Adam Dominion over Eve, not domination. Otherwise concubines, female slaves, polygamy, physical abuse, et al would be in the very least acceptable. See Hagar, Dinah, Tamar, Lot's and Jephthah's daughters - examples of man's disregard for women. God giving dominion to Adam was not to say that a woman CANNOT rule [have dominion] over a man but that because of Eve's sin the general principle from here on out will be that women will "answer" to her husband, but weightier still is that the man is responsible for her because she now falls under his authority. Not authority as in "you do what I tell you..." but that the a man will answer for whatever happens under his dominion.
Also, separation of duties as indicated in the Bible in many places over various subjects does not mean that one position is better than the other. If God designed women not to have that capacity to lead (people, men, women) he forgot to fix the wiring after the Genesis judgment. Women can manage business's, think strategically, debate, analyze, and so on with all those "ruling" or leadership abilities.
There is also no connection between First and Superior. 1 Timothy 2:13 is stating the obvious. Not a power.
But here is my main argument:
Colossians 1:16 says "For all things were created in Him, the things in the heavens, and the things on the earth, the visible and the invisible;
whether thrones, or lordships, or rulers, or authorities, all things have been created through Him and for Him." So He who places the rulers and the authorities as HE sees fit, then we must accept any and ALL rulers and authorities not only including women in authority but to your question of "by what authority?".
Here is my secondary argument. In regards to being able to be preachers and leaders:
Miriam, (Exodus 15:20) and Huldah (2 Kings 22:14, 2 Chronicles 34:22) both described as described as "the prophetess" revealed the will of God to the people, ie: preachering. As well as Huldah's story reveals that men priests sought HER out for God's guidance. Deborah was both a Prophet AND a Judge in Israel AS WELL AS lead Barak into battle against the Canaanites.
While I am happy to set forth the proofs as to why women cannot be in positions of authority over men in any area,...
Was not Jesus himself under a woman's authority from birth?? Did Mary not tell him to sweep the floor and feed the livestock? So I've already given exceptions to your rule of "any area". You could claim something like "well that's different, that's child rearing, its her job..." but was Jesus not 'of age' and had disciples when Mary ordered him to make wine at the wedding? Do you not submit to your mothers authority even though married?
Was not Jesus' overall statements to men about women basically summing up that men are to see women as equals not second class. Which is also partly why the Status Quo wanted him killed. Because he was removing the "ruling" class mentality of man. A great example of that is Martha and Mary, Jesus himself says that Mary chose the better thing (learning) which is traditionally supposed to be a male only thing. While Martha played the good traditionalist. Many times Paul mentions female Deacons and leaders.
Paul writes in Galations 3:27-28 "For as many as were immersed into Christ have put on Christ. 28 There is no Jew nor Greek, there is no bondman nor freeman, there is no male and female, for ye are all one in Christ Jesus". If there is no male or female in the Christian Faith AND God sets up rulers and authorities, then there is no Superior Domination Rule of a Man.
I stated in my original letter that I believe the Bible to be the standard of authority for this discussion. It says nothing of this "legend" therefore it has no merit for this discussion. I appreciate your interest and if you wish to participate please make your case from the Scriptures. 
