New York Times Article Response

The New York Times recently published an article titled "Missions Signal a Growing Role for Mormon Women." I loved the response the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints. It's hard to voice an opinion on these topics, but I personally didn't like the article. A few things bothered me: 

• The interview with the missionary- I'm sure she is a great missionary, but I wonder about her interview and whether it is taken out of context. The Times stated that the reason she wanted to go on a mission was because a mission would "not only please God but also give her the organizational and persuasive skills to succeed professionally." This could have been meant in a harmless way, but I think the reason one should go on a mission is solely to please God. It shouldn't be because you think it will help you get skills for your future career success.
• The tone- "Church leaders have been forced to reassess their views because Mormon women are increasingly supporting households, marrying later and less frequently, and having fewer children."
• The article makes the women sound like they are in charge of the church officials. 
• Overall, I feel like the article promotes the idea that the change in mission age change for sisters is due to the "movement" of the Mormon Women Project.

I personally have never felt discriminated against in the Church. I believe that men and women have separate roles, but that this does not make us unequal.