Discussion is what defines politics. Compromise and diplomacy after the discussion is how we make laws and decisions. After the discussion is when the progress is made.
Our forefathers made decisions AFTER the heated discussions that they put into words that we use today. Words in our Articles of Confederation. Words in our Declaration of Independence. Words in our Bill of Rights. Words in our Constitution.
Must I stress the word "forefather?" There were no women in the discussions (except by proxy. Thank you Abigail Adams). Does this mean that women today cannot enter into the discussions?
No. It does not. The public forum has changed. Women now enter politics. Are they on the same playing field? I am not sure. But I do know that in some ways women are smarter than men. Women bring ideas to the table that men do not. It would be a tragedy to ignore the women.
This would be the perfect spot to mention Sarah Palin and Michele Bachman. But I won't. :)
My husband introduced me to the word "misogynist" last year. I had no idea that there was such a person. Of course I have encountered people who fit the description. It is usually when I voice my opinion about something. It seems crazy, I know, but this happens in POLITICS!
Methinks the word that should be applied is "misologist:" a hatred of argument, reasoning, and enlightenment. Now THAT is a problem for us all.
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