Comments: I deserve ME
get over it.
Posted by stress at June 11, 2004 11:11 PM
It is a testament to the progress so far that the younger generations have a harder time seeing the (not dwindling fast enough) patriarchy that prompted Mary Beth Williams' post card. I didn't read her as saying that she needed to be there because men can't represent women, but rather that it is time to include a woman's perspective into the legislative process. Quite frankly, I can't imagine what it would be like to be pregnant (or gay, or African American, etc.), but would be more comfortable knowing that someone is in the legislature to insure that my daughter's interests are at least known and considered. This is admittedly a subtle distinction, but look at it this way: The delegation Portland *might* do a better job of representing everyone if they had a more diverse perspective.
Keep up the good work, Chris!
Posted by Earl at June 13, 2004 02:38 PM
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