august 26, 1920, united states. the 19th amendment. it was 1920 before women had the right to vote, before women had a voice in politics thanks to the ratification by tennessee (i love those volunteers); much suffering by the advocates; and the dedication of elizabeth cady stanton and susan b. anthony, alice paul, and many others. i have a desire to not take this right for granted. i cannot tell you what these women went through in order to get their voices heard, in order for their future generations to have a voice as well; and it wasn't even 100 years ago.
i don't know who i am going to vote for yet though my thoughts are already leaning one way. if i had my way i might vote for michelle obama and cindy mccain. they're pretty incredible women. i actually have sympathies with both parties/ all parties.
i don't like mud slinging. i don't like when others criticize beyond logic and use manipulatively flowery or overly scathing language (something the candidates do as well and HAVE been doing since Andrew Jackson and before). i just want the facts. i don't want to be manipulated. i want to make a clear choice based on personal convictions as i weigh each candidate's party and platform.
i like that i get to choose. i like that WE ALL get to choose. i like that i have the right to choose. i like that many have differing opinions. life would be boring without it. free-thought.... what a wonderful thing. please celebrate it today and use your mind.
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