Up until recently, I've kept my political self and mommy self somewhat separate. It's hard to take in all of the political hating that's been going on these days and be a loving, attentive mommy. So, I've compartmentalized those two selves. Until now.
In Virginia legislature, there have been some pretty despicable bills being filed (and passed!) Need catching up? One of them will redefine rape, lessening the offense for old men who sleep with young girls. Awesome. Or the one that requires a transvaginal ultrasound for women seeking an abortion. Great. There are more. They are disgusting. As I've worked through the shock and horror of all of this woman hating, I'm left with a few questions:
1. What should I do as a woman? That's kind of easy. Make my voice heard. Support the women in Virginia (and other places too, like Missouri). Any one know good organizations? I want to support them.
2. Why do these ass clowns want in my vagina so badly? I'd like to warn them that my husband will jiu jitsu their asses. Seriously though, please get out of my vagina. And to their mothers, wives, sisters and daughters, to their fathers, husbands, brothers and sons, could you encourage them to please get out of my vagina? Thanks.
3. Most importantly, and most difficult, what should I do as a mom? How can I raise a good man who will opt to love over hate, who will respect people like him and people who aren't like him, who will understand that he has had incredible privilege, and instill the responsibility/value to help and empower those who have less?
Any ideas? Things that your parents, friends, cousins did or do? Things that you are doing? This political mommy would love to hear them.
One final word, a shout out to my home state on the other side of the Potomac: we're celebrating gay marriage bills passing the House & Senate. w00t! w00t!
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