I think it's a misnomer that submissives are weak. Most submissives I know are strong. They have to be, if they're to stand up to the myriad pressures that society, their family and friends generally put them through. To be a submissive is difficult and it's definitely a choice. You need to overcome a lifetime of training to say "I'm a submissive" and be proud of the fact. Once you place yourself on that path, it doesn't get easier. I have a lot of respect for submissives for this reason.
I feel all slaves are submissives, but not all submissives are slaves. Submissives are not technically owned by a Master, but instead have reached an agreement with a Master, which clearly stipulates what will and will not be part of the relationship. Slaves generally have no limits or at the very least, don't stipulate them. I believe everyone has limits.
I also believe if a submissive finds her perfect Master, then she will ultimately become his slave, for she will trust him so much, she will not feel the need to impose limits. dana knows I would never harm her and as such accepts my judgments on her behalf. In her mind, that's the least she can do. She offers herself to me freely and I accept that gift by agreeing to allow her to serve me. She is fulfilled by serving and I am fulfilled by being served.
