VOTE

VOGUE: July 1942

Today is a historic day in America, one that YOU get to participate in choosing the outcome. I have watched both sides closely, read the articles, listened to the opinions and endured the redundant campaign ad's. My choice was obvious but now it is up to YOU.

As a woman I feel this is a VERY important election. It goes way beyond the over publicised "anti-abortion" debate. We are talking about fundamental rights we deserve as EQUAL citizens to our male counterparts. Those women who came before us really fought, suffered and endured incredible hardship and persecution to secure our right to VOTE. Can you believe that it took until 2009 and President Obama to sign the Lilly Ledbetter Fair Pay Act

Be a trailblazer:

Susan B. Anthony

In 1872 Suffragist Susan B Anthony was arrested and fined $100 for attempting to vote in a presidential election (equal to about $1900 today). She fought the charge using the 4th amendment and lost. She vowed "I will never pay a dollar of your unjust penalty" and she never did! She was an abolitionist (slavery), Educational Reformer, Labor Activist, Suffragist and always fought for Equality! She died in 1906 never living to see women get the ability to VOTE! 

Now use your rights to make your voice heard! 

I am completely astonished that The Romney/Ryan camp even has 1 female vote, based on their misogynistic policies and beliefs it should be 0% and they should be left holding "their binders full of women". Set an example for your daughters, nieces, and sisters.

In my opinion President Obama deserves another term to finish what he has started. Hopefully he gets a congress who will cooperate this time and allow him to make the changes he promised. Voting for the same policies that preceded the Obama administration by 12 years and who turned the economy upside down is obviously counterproductive. Voting for those who have an unapologetic, archaic, patriarchal attitude will set women BACK, not FORWARD!

The choice is up to YOU!

"In the confrontation between the stream and the rock, the stream always wins, not through strength but by perseverance" - H. Jackson Brown

Words: Choose Wisely Ann

This election has been a very passionate one from both sides. I read every one's comments, listen to the opinions, especially those that don't agree with mine. I hope to learn something from 'the other side' in an attempt to understand who they are and what they stand for. To say the least it has been an eye opener for me regarding my family and friends as many have revealed their true selves; which beg's the question 'why are we friends again?'  Anyway,  I wanted to mention the recent comments of political pseudo-celebrity Ann Coulter.

In the past I have done my best to quickly channel change when I hear her being "interviewed" or "debating" AKA shouting over the opposing side and sounding like the unreasonable, belligerent drunk we ALL try to avoid when we see them coming our way.  I personally find her demeanor to be abrasive, her tone condescending and her words not wisely selected, not to mention loud. Which all is counterproductive to her arguments and views I feel.

Ann likes to use the words "retard" and "retarded" to describe our President's actions and words which are not in line with her politics or opinions.  What she needs to realize is that such choice of words from someone in a professional position or otherwise actually has the opposite effect than intended. She is holding up the proverbial mirror to herself and her words reflect much more regarding HER level of intellect, her clearly limited vocabulary and her level of compassion much more than it does the presidents actions.

(Thanks to Global Grind for the above 2 tweets)

There are ways to express one's opposition, disdain or passion for a position, theory, thought or comment. There are also ways to  distract from one's creditability, Ann being a great example. You are not doing your position or party any good Ann by your public performance or ignorant comments overall in my opinion. If I were an undecided and if you are what "republican" looks like, I would swiftly get on the Obama program and cast my vote for 4 more years.

I wonder who hurt her so bad in her life and in turn ended up shaping the woman we see today? A woman who is so desperate to be a'celebrity' or public figure that they find it necessary to do so at the expense of others feelings and in a really unprofessional way.

I have a son who has Down Syndrome and I fear for the challenges that lie ahead of him, not from his perceived disability but by people like Ann who find it challenging to choose her words wisely and reflect on what impact they have on others.

Fear not Ann, I have an extra thesaurus if you need one.

Come Out with No Hate

Today is 'National Coming Out Day' (NCOD) A big day for the gay community to be proud of their accomplishment of being who they are, out, open and honest. In the ugly face of society this can be a brutal task. It takes real strength and courage of character for any 'minority' to stand up against the herd, be different and real.

This day is MORE than just coming out and declaring your sexual preference to your family, friends, and society. It is a day to celebrate EQUALITY for all and the HUMAN RIGHTS we all deserve regardless of sexual preference, gender, age, race, or religious affiliation.

The label of today is LOVE.

I love the NOH8 (No Hate) pictorial campaign for equality so much that I wanted to share these 2 PSA Videos - Especially while we have an election looming in America. From where I sit President Obama is all about rights; for minorities of all kinds and his opponent is the polar opposite. There are MANY issues to consider while casting your votes but NONE are as basic or important as equal rights, it is truly the foundation on which everything else rests.