The War on Women

So, apparently the GOP tactic for this election stretches beyond their typical approach of attacking "guns, god, and gays." Instead, they have decided that it makes sense to use their power to attack women in several ways.

First, Virginia decides that any woman seeking an abortion must have a trans-vaginal ultrasound first. Why? It's an invasive, uncomfortable procedure. Does the Virginia legislature have a chamber full of doctors or just insatiably cruel politicians? I'll go with the latter.

Secondly, birth control. Can my readers raise your hands if you think that coverage for birth control is a BAD idea? The same Republicans who stand opposed are not exactly sanctioning welfare coverage either. I need to understand...we don't want birth control, but we also don't want to educate and support children either. I'm confused.

Thirdly, today's incident around Rush Limbaugh calling a Georgetown Law student a "slut" for demanding coverage of birth control. Oh, it gets better. Instead of just being a slut, he decides that she must be a "prostitute" for wanting her birth control covered. Gross. He's just gross. Why is this a new idea and why are you slandering a college student, Mr. Limbaugh? I stand confused.

So, as we realize the elections in a few months, please remember to stand up. The United States should be a global leader in these issues. However, we have less women in office than many developing nations. Women still make $0.71/$1.00 as a man to woman ration, and it's the year 2012. We can do better. We must do better. The feminist in me is angry. The scholar is angry. But, more importantly, the daughter, friend, sister in me...just angry. Let's end the war on women..it's a time that has long passed.

~J