I am a woman. I live in America. I did not attend a women’s march over the weekend, but I know people who did. These marches made front page news all across America and sparked lively debates on social media. It’s obvious that women in this country have vastly different beliefs and convictions. I don’t presume to speak for all women in America. I speak only for myself. But at the same time, I know I’m not the only woman who feels this way. So with that in mind, I have some apologies to make.
To the women of China, I’m sorry that we here in America are fighting for the right to abort our children while you yearn for the freedom to have as many children as you wish.
Women of Saudi Arabia, I’m sorry we push for equal rights while ignoring the fact that you have none of the freedoms we take for granted. You are told how to dress, forbidden from driving, disallowed to pursue an education, and basically treated as property.
To women in underdeveloped countries, I’m sorry that we are pushing for free health care, including abortion on demand, while you struggle to feed your families and find clean water to drink and have limited or no access to good health care.
To those women who are trafficked and abused, I’m sorry that we have ignored your plight also. You are sold into drug and sex trafficking or are victims of domestic abuse. Your rights are the ones we need to be fighting for.
Men, I’m sorry that we have disrespected you while demanding you respect us. We continually mock you on TV shows, movies, and commercials, making you out to be the idiotic male who could never survive without the help of a woman. I’m sorry that we have insisted you support our reproductive rights unconditionally, including the right to terminate your own child without your consent. I apologize for the double standard we support, finding no irony in the fact that while a woman can abort your child without your knowledge, many doctors require you to have a signed consent from your female counterpart to undergo a vasectomy. Yet if you, as a male, dare protest any of this, you are labeled a sexist, and an intolerant one, at that. I’m sorry we’ve put you in that position.
To the children in America(*), I’m sorry we are setting a poor example for you. On Friday you saw the images of protesters throwing rocks, yelling obscenities, and screaming, while you are told not to throw temper tantrums. Then the following day, images of crude costumes and signs (some of which I would consider pornographic) were displayed as part of the Women’s Marches, coupled with colorful speeches from characters like Madonna who dropped the F bomb multiple times and claimed she’d thought about blowing up the White House.
To those who marched or supported the recent marches, I understand that all of you did so for your own reasons. I dare not place all you in one blanket category. Some of you marched in protest of President Trump’s former comments about women and his views on various topics. Some of you wholeheartedly agreed with Madonna’s statements, while others were uncomfortable with them. Some of you marched for LGBT rights. Perhaps some of you marching were doing so in support of abused and victimized women, hoping to give them a voice. Some of you consider yourselves feminists; others do not. There are some of you who are pushing not only for equality, but superiority over men. Some of you carried vulgar signs and dressed up in descriptive outfits depicting female body parts. I’m sorry if any of you think I’m judging you or that I don’t care to listen to your opinion. I’m sorry if you feel undervalued by society at large or by those in your life. You are worthy of love and respect, and not just because you’re a woman, but because you are a human being.
We may be separated by language and culture barriers in this world, by our beliefs, by our own stubbornness and sinful pride, but there is one thing that unites us all- we are all created by God, and that’s what gives us worth. It is never God’s will that we hurt or mistreat one another. Unfortunately, there will always be inequality in this sinful world, and we should each do what we can to work toward basic human rights for all, especially those who cannot fight for themselves. But even amidst the chaos of this world, I know a critical truth- my most important freedom has already been won. Jesus has freed me from sin. You- yes, you– are so valuable that Jesus died for you. No matter what you’ve done in the past, no matter what your current situation, Jesus’ love and forgiveness are there for you. That’s the message of hope and healing I want to spread. And I make no apologies for that.
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January 25, 2017 at 11:15 am
All women’s issues are connected. Surprised to see you ignore this.
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January 25, 2017 at 3:49 pm
I was actually shocked as I read this, because very few people understand that as feminist we’re not judging fighting for American women’s rights, this a worldwide thing.
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January 26, 2017 at 6:07 am
No it’s not . Did you forget where your at , it’s America we’re in reference to . The march was in America , not the world .
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January 25, 2017 at 7:34 pm
It feels disconnected to me. Here’s why. Think of a rich person eating a fancy dinner and complaining that it was a bit cold. Outside, a poor person shivers and eats a crust of bread. Is it wrong to condemn the rich person for complaining, or should we say, “All food issues are connected”? (I realize this analogy has flaws, but this is how I see it right now.)
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January 25, 2017 at 10:45 pm
Does anyone care how u see it bro
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January 25, 2017 at 8:26 pm
These are my exact thoughts and feelings! Perfectly said. TY for sharing.
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January 25, 2017 at 12:46 pm
Vicki,
“If a woman is willing to engage in the very act that causes pregnancy, let her put herself at risk of self-inflicted injury or death if she choses to terminate said pregnancy”
Are men not also responsible for partaking in sex. It saddens me that a women can use so much disgust to shame and condemn other women.
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January 25, 2017 at 3:25 pm
A woman never asks a male to rape her. So what you are saying essentially is that the raped woman should go out and find her rapist and ask him to support the baby?. My good lord NO woman wants to have an abortion. It is not like their thoughts are not plagued by it for months if not years. Now don’t get me wrong there is NO excuse in my eyes for using Abortion as a form of birth control. But it is better to have it available then have women in some back room having their insides ripped apart or little girls (yes it happens to them as well) solidifying that they will never be able to conceive again if in a loving relationship. Which quite frankly sounds to me like someone playing God telling woman what rights they have over their own bodies.
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January 25, 2017 at 9:58 pm
“My good lord NO woman wants to have an abortion. It is not like their thoughts are not plagued by it for months if not years.”
That is a very enlightening insight, and I thank you for bringing it up. If there are indeed women out there plagued by an abortion in their past, there is hope. Jesus offers forgiveness and new beginnings. I went to a pro-life rally where the speakers were woman who had abortions in their pasts, yet all were absolutely certain that they were forgiven by Jesus.
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January 25, 2017 at 10:21 pm
Taking the baby’s life seems like someone playing God as well. And you can’t speak for everyone and say no woman wants to have an abortion. You simply do not know that as fact. And not every woman having an abortion has been raped.
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January 25, 2017 at 11:24 pm
I’m not arguing with you, I agree it should not be made illegal, not because I support abortion. For the most part I’m pro life except in the event of sex crimes against the woman. But, I also feel that ultimately it is up to the woman, and the father when he’s a chosen partner. But you are mistaken if you think “no” woman wants to have an abortion, I once knew a woman – late 30’s, very successful career- who had 5 abortions! This is unacceptable! There are so many forms of birth control available that a child does not need to be conceived by consenting partners. I do feel it’s more responsible for a pregnancy to be terminated when the parents do not have the means, nor ability to care for a child, but using birth control is the most responsible. If a woman is mature enough to engage in sex, she should be mature enough to walk into any store and buy a pack of condoms! Not only to prevent pregnancy, but to protect themselves. I think it would be great if people were using their voices to encourage safe sex.
I myself was a victim of incest. While it did not result in a pregnancy, I can empathize with the woman that cannot carry that child.
but to make them illegal? No, then we’ll be back to the back room abortion from years ago, which could end with two victims on the table.
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January 26, 2017 at 12:33 am
I wish everyone would stop pulling the rape issue when discussing abortions. Of all reported abortions only 1% are victims of rape. Feel free to look up that fact.
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January 25, 2017 at 4:12 pm
such wording as terminate the pregnancy, what if your mother decided to terminate her pregnancy when you were conceived. Would she have Murdered you?
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January 25, 2017 at 4:37 pm
I think this is a very well written “apology”. Stand tall when the haters call you out about it
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January 25, 2017 at 5:13 pm
I did not see any shaming or codemning other women in the previous article.
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January 25, 2017 at 6:28 pm
Well said! If a woman can lay down with a man and do the actions that cause children then they both should “suffer” the consequences of their actions women should not abort children UNLESS they have been raped or the child would suffer if it was born. I think that should be the only reasons for abortion.
For women with PCOS, like me, it is extremely hard for us to have children and it does effect us mentally because we feel like failures because it is the one thing in life we should be able to to without being told you can’t have children.
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January 25, 2017 at 8:22 pm
What if she wasn’t willing?
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January 25, 2017 at 10:34 pm
This is true. And also very sad. Rape is a reprehensible crime. No one is denying that. Let me tell you about a woman I met some time ago. She was a grandmother who was raising a few of her grandchildren. The oldest one was a rape baby. His mother (the grandma’s daughter) was a teenager when she was raped and got pregnant. The very thought sickens me. Understandably, she never “bonded” with the baby (grandmother’s choice of words), so the grandma took him in from the time he was born. Now allow me to make two observations:
1) This child is alive right now.
2) He would not be alive right now if his mother had aborted him.
Based on these two facts, what other conclusion can I reach than the fact that abortion ends a human life? Rape is devastating, yes, and I’m not in any way trying to downplay the suffering of rape victims. But in the grandmother’s own words, “It wasn’t his fault, you know?”
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January 25, 2017 at 3:05 pm
I can’t decide if the temper-tantrums would have been better or worse had the presidency outcome been different. But, they can march and throw hissyfits until the cows come home..but for four more years? #TRUMPed
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January 25, 2017 at 3:10 pm
You can’t see the forest for the trees. While you’re cutting off your nose to spite your face, the underbelly of our great nation is claiming the life of another woman or child. While you’re riding around without a care in the world, enjoying rights that have never been in jeopardy, there’s a woman thanking God for the right to vote. While you’re sitting in your two-story mansion with 2.5 kids, white picket fence, and a lawyer husband, there’s a woman laying somewhere battered and bruised. So, the next time your pen request an audience with a sheet of paper, think of the human trafficking, domestic violence, women’s suffrage, glass ceilings, and so on. The audacity of your mind to articulate such an apology, and extend it to a third word country, when your own backyard is riddled with problems. Might I interest you in seeking a solution before spewing hatred against your own gender. While you’re enjoying your tall glass of iced tea, and gathering your thoughts to extend future apologies, remember bluestockings were once frowned upon, too. In other words, your eloquent words wouldn’t have been visible to my eyes or the masses, had not someone marched or lent a voice to encourage change.
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January 25, 2017 at 10:06 pm
Thank you.
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January 25, 2017 at 10:08 pm
Hear, hear. This whole blog screed was so pathetic.
Thanks for undermining our struggle for equal rights by… bringing up other people also struggling for equal rights? I guess logic is not your strong suit.
No doubt when women were marching for the right to vote, you would have been sitting in a townhouse somewhere tut-tutting about how things are just fine as they are.
Hear that whizzing sound? That’s history passing you by.
Bye, Felicia.
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January 25, 2017 at 10:08 pm
Your response is ridiculous. I sensed no hatred in her words. But I sure did in yours. You criticized that the writer was not looking in her own backyard but living high in her mansion. That was exactly what I found myself thinking about the OVERWHELMING majority of those women marching. They are screaming about their own rights but not giving any thought, effort, care, monies, or energy to do one thing about the plight of those women you talked about. If just a small portion of those women would volunteer to meet the needs of some of these women a great deal of the issues would greatly improved. All they did Saturday was earn disrespect for all of us as women. I have no respect for people who think they are doing good for a cause by ranting and raving about it but never actually doing anything to help.
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January 26, 2017 at 7:16 am
Hmmmm, who is the one “spewing hatred” here along with gross hypocritical judgements? I didn’t take any of that away from her article nor does she give any indication she lives in a mansion. Sounds more like you were just looking for a reason to go off or as you said “Spew.”
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January 25, 2017 at 3:13 pm
What exists in other countries has nothing to do with whether women here have the right and privilege to stand up for their beliefs and their rights where they are. If you’re going to make an argument, make it an actual argument. It’s like telling your kid with a stomach virus to eat all his food anyway because “children in Africa are starving”. Were you planning to send that food to the starving children? Does your child’s illness not matter because it’s not as bad as some people have it? Just because more wrong things happen elsewhere, doesn’t mean we can’t fight the injustice that still exists here. Because it does exist. If you don’t see that, then count your lucky stars because you won the privilege lottery. Maybe not by choice, but you did.
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January 25, 2017 at 3:19 pm
The tone and approach of this article is manipulative, as it intentionally conflates American women’s rights with the implication that exercising those rights in some way inhibits fighting injustices that exist elsewhere in the world. The two are not mutually exclusive, but implying so is a cheap bid for an emotional response, one that allows readers to feel a sense of “rightness” when actual issues have not been explored at all.
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January 25, 2017 at 3:51 pm
Ruth, Thank you for sharing; and, yes, your comments reflect my thoughts very well. The anger among many hurts my heart, as I have no doubt, it also hurts the Heart of God. Prayers for healing.
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January 25, 2017 at 3:52 pm
Very interesting perspective. A few things that did pique my interest in this were: 1. the fact that you began by saying that you only spoke for yourself then proceeded to generalize entire groups of women around the world and speak for them. Tell me, how do you, a white woman who lives in America, know that women in China “yearn for the freedom to have as many children as you wish”? 2. I find it fascinating that the Women’s March lead you, in some round about way, to believe that just because someone fights for rights they believe they are lacking means that they automatically do not care about the plights that someone else is facing. It would be like saying that fighting for animal rights ignores the rights of human beings. 3. Why are you apologizing on behalf of all man for an imaginary sense of “disrespect” that they may be feeling. If maybe one of the women in the cultures that you so nonchalantly exploited to further you argument decided to protest for their rights, I am sure they would not want someone groveling for the forgiveness of men on their behalf. 4. And finally, Ruth, I am not going to pretend to act like I know you or anything that you have walked through. But, as an African American who immigrated from the second poorest country in the world, I can tell you that there are battles worth fighting and there are causes that affect you and those that don’t. And there are people who are fighting on your side and there are those who want the opposite of what you do. Saying all of that, in case you were somehow unaware, this has been an Apology from a Woman Who Didn’t March but wasn’t actually personally affected.
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January 25, 2017 at 4:06 pm
You clearly ignore the fact that women from all over the world marched that day. There was a protest here in Bogotá, Colombia (a country you called “underdeveloped”, why are you so keen on apologizing on behalf of American women if you’re going to call us “underdeveloped”?). Additonally, just as Chinese women should be free to have as many children as they want (are you aware the One Child Policy was removed? Or are you ignorant about what goes on in “underdeveloped” countries?), American women should be free to have an abortion, it’s all about freedom.
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January 25, 2017 at 4:08 pm
There was NOTHING peaceful about that march.
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January 25, 2017 at 4:08 pm
Thank you for saying what I feel.
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January 25, 2017 at 4:21 pm
So very well said. Thank you.
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January 25, 2017 at 4:33 pm
Wow……so very well said….thank-you for helping to get out the much needed dialogue that will help to change this culture that is murdering innocent babies and wrecking our families. Thank-you!
In saying this…I also acknowledge the need for the men of the United States step up and show real love and respect to all women!
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January 25, 2017 at 4:39 pm
As a Christian, it has been a taboo subject amongst my friends in my very conservative Christian town. And this makes me sad because the march was about very important issues that need to be talk about (domestic abuse, access to contraceptives, female portrayal in media) even if you disagree with the more controversial topics.
Now let me make the only valid apologies.
I am sorry some of the things people said or wore made you uncomfortable. Because I know you probably feel just as passionate about as least of few of the issues. I am saddened you could not give your voice because in this world, every voice is needed.
I am sorry you distanced yourself from the great women (and men) who took to the streets so peacefully. Distanced from the women who came before us and to our daughters and sons that we will raise up to think differently, to think better and more just.
I am sorry that you did not get the chance to look out into the crowd and see the faces of men and women, young and old, who all share visions of a better America, even if those visions look different.It was truly a beautiful and empowering day, for people of all walks of faith and beliefs.
I am sorry you have misunderstood our values. If you have any questions, please reach out to the women who took a stand. Take the time and truly educate yourself on why people marched, on their experiences and their dreams.
Do not apologize to other countries for our own country simply having faith in our democracy. Do not apologize for our country giving others an example.
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January 25, 2017 at 4:55 pm
Thanks!
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January 25, 2017 at 4:58 pm
Ruth,
Thank you so much for writing this piece. I have been struggling with this topic for some days now. I am a believer in God and that is what has been helping me through all this hate. I did not feel the need to march as many women did, but I didn’t judge them. I feel like I am blessed to have so many rights as a woman living in the United States and I have never felt less equal to a man. Again maybe it’s my Lutheran background and how I was raised. Your article has been the first to make me feel it’s not just me that has these feelings.
Thanks again for sharing!
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January 25, 2017 at 5:08 pm
I have equal rights and have had as far back as I recall. Im left out of nothing. I was confused at what was the purpose of the march. For me, sence I received self acceptane at about age 35 and learned good assertive techniques, Ive been accepted without question. I had been waiting for others to give me something that I could only give to myself. Recently I read that Soros, himself, produced and fincially supported the marches to go against President Trump. I voted for Trump.
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January 25, 2017 at 5:10 pm
The fundamental premise of this article is pretty far off base. Women have traveled around the world to help women in other countries advance equal rights, with varying levels of success. Like what seems to be a trait of much of the conservative worldview, this contemplates an either-or scenario–if you’re working for women’s rights here, you’re not working for women’s rights elsewhere. The real world us just not that binary.
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January 25, 2017 at 5:28 pm
Bravo!
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January 25, 2017 at 5:35 pm
Jumping onto this soapbox… I want to say well said. However, I want to say, if a woman wants respect, she needs to get out of the porn industry. Men will treat women like animals for every woman who flamboyantly flashes her body. Maybe then will be treated equally and with respect.
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January 25, 2017 at 5:45 pm
Bravo!
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January 25, 2017 at 6:10 pm
No one, no one apologizes for me. Speaking as one who went to this walk, a person cannot truly comment on something they know nothing about, First, no man was disrespected. The number of men and whole families there was amazing. In fact the thing that impressed me most about the walk was that it was a family affair Children, old people in wheel chairs and men, many, many men, ‘bigly.’ Everyone was kind and gentle! This was a walk about solidarity not division and if you had been there then you would have known that. I have lived in many countries for many years and no one who has always lived in the United States can even begin to know what life is like for those women and the arrogance of Ruth Meyer is appalling. It is a woman’s right to deny women’s issues but it is my right to continue to defend them. And, the walk had NOTHING to do with Jesus. Let’s agree to put Jesus back into Christianity and keep him out of politics.
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January 25, 2017 at 10:14 pm
“Let’s agree to put Jesus back into Christianity and keep him out of politics.”
Why? A: He was never “out” of Christianity, and B: I have the right to express my faith as it applies to the political arena. Many of the political issues that are such hot topics come down to religious conviction. I believe abortion is wrong because God says that He formed me in the womb. Babies in the womb are just that- babies. They are not a mass of cells or part of a woman’s body. I don’t care what popular opinion is or what the most vocal protesters are saying. My guide on moral issues is the Word of God only.
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January 25, 2017 at 10:46 pm
It was hateful and crude and you know it. Stop acting as if there was some noble purpose behind your pouting that your candidate lost. Why are you so fearful? Try having faith in our good country and stop making a public spectacle of yourself.
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January 25, 2017 at 6:21 pm
In response to comments in the line of “you can pray all you want, but you need to DO something”….I would say your logic could not be more OFF. In fact, to make the greatest amount of change in the world, we pray. To belittle that is to not know what kind of a weapon you wield.
If you think that’s a weak statement, fine. I would refer you to Reese Howells as an example of what prayer can do. He’s the man who brought down Hitler. Yes. That’s what I said. Read the book, and then change the way you think.
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January 25, 2017 at 6:29 pm
For this article to point to other countries who have it worse is quite illogical. While there are several undisputed comparisons of nations that have greater disparities in equality, such as Saudi Arabia and underdeveloped countries, that in no way means our nation should stop striving for greater equality. I also think that saying this march is a bad example for future generations is largely a false narrative. This was one of the most peaceful protests in history with no arrests and hardly any violence. There were definitely individual outliers, but this protest demonstrated voicing an opinion to a degree that has never been done before (whether it was consistent with your values or not).
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January 25, 2017 at 7:04 pm
Thank you for an eloquent response to the march. There are so many illogical arguments being tossed about, it’s a pleasure to read this.
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January 25, 2017 at 7:13 pm
I wasn’t able to attend the March,not sure I would have. I think there are extremes on both sides. Which people are quick to point out to support their already well formed opinion. But just so you know, this was a WORLD WIDE March
https://www.google.com/amp/s/amp.cnn.com/cnn/2017/01/21/politics/trump-women-march-on-washington/index.html?client=safari
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January 25, 2017 at 7:27 pm
I honestly felt this way all through this past week. It is not that I am not pro-woman but, I am pro-human and am humbled by all walks of life in this world. I feel blessed as a woman in America, and believe we are not inferior to anyone else. As a child of God, I know what I am capable of and have joy knowing I have savior to whom I can rely on.Thank you for this letter as it put my thoughts into words on a page.
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January 25, 2017 at 7:34 pm
America is the leader of the free world for now so it is, and has always been, important for us to lead the way and lead by example…. as we women in America continue to fight for women’s rights and equality not just for us but for women all over the world it empowers those who are oppressed around the world, so to those women who only care about themselves in their own little safe space… you can shove that hypocritical apology!!!
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January 25, 2017 at 7:43 pm
The whole idea behind feminism is to reach equality between men and women. The whole reason behind the Women’s march was to fight for the rights we have been given and so that they aren’t taken from us. The fact that other countries aren’t as progressive doesn’t mean that those women don’t deserve equal rights. Women with rights and women who are breaking down barriers and stereotypes are showing examples to other countries that we can do whatever men can do. That we are not less than males, but that we are equal. I’m sorry that you feel threatened by women reaching for their rights. I’m sorry that you being a women doesn’t help you to understand the injustices and inequality we face everyday.
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January 25, 2017 at 7:47 pm
Thank you for articulating what I feel and I am sure many other women feel. I believe in the rights of women and men, children and babies, to be loved and appreciated without fear of being dismissed or harmed. Especially, the unborn. In all the sadness that Mother Teresa had witnessed, she said the greatest tragedy is abortion (and the resulting guilt that the women who have had one experience). But God can and will forgive you if you ask for forgiveness and please forgive yourself so you can heal. Don’t develop a heart of stone.
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January 25, 2017 at 7:55 pm
Praising God for you boldness. Your opinions are as important of an expression as those that participated in a marches.
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January 25, 2017 at 8:07 pm
What is most heart-breaking to me is all the good that could have been accomplished with the time, energy and money wasted, IMO, on these marches which in the overall picture accomplished nothing. Women could have banded together to make a powerful and lasting statement by spending last Saturday serving those afflicted and abused in their local communities.
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January 25, 2017 at 8:15 pm
Well said. I am with every word you wrote. A lot of what I have seen and heard from the woman’s march is far worse than anything Mr Trump has said or done. And yes it would be amazing if all these women who enjoy every right I can think of would use all this energy on helping women who live in places where they have NO rights at all. As these protesters show such blatant disrespect for our country and to those of us who do not see things their way, they are bringing disrespect upon themselves. I suggest the organizers of this protest ask for a sit down with our President and have a civil conversation.
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January 25, 2017 at 8:15 pm
A really sad and ignorant, thoughtless writing. Why do you think we have these freedoms but because we do march for these freedoms for all women.
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January 25, 2017 at 8:23 pm
I still can’t figure out exactly the point of the March, what were they all hoping to accomplish? There was no single message, no explanation of the goal they were trying to achieve. They most definitely did NOT welcome pro life marchers and to say otherwise is either delusion or lies. The group who marched anyway after being uninvited were harassed and bullied along the route. Only like minded participants were welcome. OK, Let the stake burning begin as the internet has created a forum for people to expose their most UGLY person to the world!
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January 25, 2017 at 8:25 pm
Yeah, I actually couldn’t even get any farther than your comment about China. Are you even aware that China’s geriatric population outnumbers their youth, and is increasing rapidly? Are you aware that the one-child policy is now a two-child policy, but there are extremely few couples that actually have any wish to have a second child due to expenses and various other factors? Are you aware that they are TRYING to increase their youth and failing? Please, don’t pretend to sympathize with the (generally) non-existent heartache of a woman you clearly know nothing about, merely to suit an agenda of yours.
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January 25, 2017 at 8:25 pm
Oh just thought I let you know that all of the above mentioned is suffered by women here in the USA of all races. Except the men doing this to women are American and not from the countries you speak of. Maybe if other women were exposed to the hush hush goings on in the nice middle and upper class homes would they then open their eyes to the fact that ” colored ” poor people aren’t always the ones having these issues. This my dear ladies is having a first hand experience or knowing someone who does go through these things. Another words stop putting lipstick on the pig for those of you that know of this experience of families and friends and just sweep it under the rug. But if you still choose to do so more power to you. Me I will keep marching for those that can’t. Horrible things happen in the best neighborhoods of SCOTTSDALE, NEW YORK, PALM SPRINGS or even the WHITE HOUSE! Just look into Melania’s eyes! I’ve seen that look at Domestic Abuse shelters. Just an experienced Public Health worker. Love and Peace not Hate
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January 25, 2017 at 8:25 pm
Your words are precious. Given with much thought. Thank you. Millions of women’s from around the world came together to let it be known that they have a voice, a valid opinion, just like yours. I’m sure they’re aware of the evils that influence and dominates places in our world. Each has her own experience, her own thoughts, her own precious words to share, just as yours. No apologies required. Your abilities to listen and hear with compassion is all that’s needed. May god bless you, and all those who marched with sincerity in their hearts.
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January 25, 2017 at 8:26 pm
I’m sick of women’s so-called “plights”. I’m a woman and I did not support any of the nut jobs in those marches. Women have equal rights already. I’ve spent my whole life as a baby boomer watching tremendous changes. Some of the worst changes are is what they call feminism. It hasn’t accomplished anything to call yourself that except to antagonize half of the population. All men shouldn’t have to suffer your wrath because of the bad behavior and stupid comments by a few. You are not, nor have you ever been or ever will be, better than a man. We are equal under the law. But don’t ever think that you can do anything a man can do because you can’t. Nor can men do everything you can do. Stop trying to make children into your crazy puppets by pushing the transgender bull. No three year old, six year old or even ten year old knows what they really want when they grow up. Leave the kids out of your screwed up view of life and let them be children. All your “causes” are not what all women want. I want to live my life and be happy and I don’t need any of you thinking you have to fight some ridiculous battle for me. Go home and find a psychiatrist and find out why you’re so screwed up. Leave those of us who are “normal” out of your psychoses.
While I do feel bad about conditions women around the world are forced to live in, it isn’t my job to save them all. I know that sounds harsh, but it’s the truth. I don’t owe anything to them. I’ve worked hard my whole life to be comfortable. So, I will continue living my life worrying about my own. That’s all I owe this world: to take care of me and mine.
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January 25, 2017 at 8:33 pm
What a great article. Some women do want it all unfortunately. They want the superiority & the control however they don’t want to take responsibility for their actions! They want to have sex but not deal with the reality of getting pregnant. They want to charge men for child support but don’t want to Have to tell them that they are having a baby! They want to emasculate them every chance they get but they still want the door held open for them! I was definitely embarrassed to be a woman during all of these marches and theatrics! I hope they are over!
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January 25, 2017 at 8:35 pm
I would like to march with a sign that says. Thank you to all who respect women’s and men’s rights! Who see that though we are a little physically and hormonally different, we can build bridges of respect and understanding and live in peace. Any good psychologist knows that what we pay attention to, we get more of. I support peaceful marches but I was saddened that some of the women, those who were rude, crude and hateful, cause divisiveness in this country. If we are to become a strong country, we should look for the positives and work where we can to help out those in need. The time spent marching could have been given in service to refugees etc. Maybe if people spent more time mentoring and serving the less fortunate, they would count their blessings and pay more attention to gratitude.
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January 25, 2017 at 8:38 pm
Well said. I am further shocked that a child can get an abortion without parental knowledge but in most states they can’t even get their ears pierced or a tattoo without parental knowledge AND consent.
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January 25, 2017 at 8:43 pm
These comments show most women just won’t get your article I hope some can see their Creator GOD gives them their worth that our president is trying to help them with his daughters aid and others to put a tremendous plan for help in. Daycare and to create jobs and tax breaks for middle class families He said he is the president for all.
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January 25, 2017 at 8:46 pm
So what are you doing to change the world to be a better place for all of the people you mentioned?
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January 25, 2017 at 8:54 pm
Very well said. I couldn’t agree with you more.
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January 25, 2017 at 9:01 pm
Very well put. I still don’t understand what the march was for. However what did offend me was one photo that is circulating social media. Saying if Mary had an abortion none of this would be a problem. I don’t normally judge a group by one or a few people. However some took it too far. I don’t push religion on anyone and to be insulted like that makes the walk look bad to me.
Same as gay pride when they posted photos of same sex couples nailed to a cross kissing. That’s going too far. I won’t support any group that can be so offensive.
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January 25, 2017 at 9:17 pm
Thank you for so beautifully voicing exactly what I was thinking. Kudos to you for standing up for what you believe in.
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January 25, 2017 at 9:25 pm
I for one think this is heartfelt and very well written. Could not have said it better myself. Thank you!
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January 25, 2017 at 9:27 pm
I respectfully disagree with this viewpoint. Bravo to you that you have found a place in your life that allows you to be content in your womanhood as it currently stands. I don’t think any woman should apologize for the current rights that we hold as American White women because in relation to other countries it appears so much better. Sure, everything is relative, but does a simple comparison to a woman who lives in a world where rights are even fewer make the rights we hold, applaudable? Perhaps. However, issues like abortion go so much deeper than simply ending a life of a fetus. Sometimes it’s necessary to continue the life of the mother, who will then procreate at a time that is suitable to her wellbeing and health. Is that not worth standing up for? How about the single mother who makes a fraction of what a man makes in the same position, simply because she is a woman? That’s not a delusion, that is real. What about the commercials for cleaning products, children’s cereal, or household appliances that gear solely toward a woman’s perspective? These are all real issues that are indeed sexist. And do I see a gradual change in the marketing standpoints that do sway more toward the single dad, sure. But overall, we are not far from the 50s belief on homemaking where it was a woman’s duty to have a clean home, silent children, and prepared meal ready when dad gets home, despite today’/ reality of Mom being home 30 minutes prior. Pretty tough standard to live up to if I dare say….
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January 25, 2017 at 9:29 pm
Well said. This expresses every feeling I have, but couldn’t put into words. Thank you.
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