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In reply to the discussion: Lawmaker Says She’s ‘Sat Here Too Long,’ Discloses That She Was Raped And Had An Abortion [View all]madokie
(51,076 posts)12. I seriously doubt if any
of the old bastids in the room will stand with her. Its us men who should be standing if you really want to know the truth. Enough of this holier than thou men telling women what or how to treat or control their bodies.
My hero's have always been and always will be Women. In my personal life its always the women who stand the tallest when it comes down to the nut cutting. Oh btw, I'm not using that phrase in a derogatory way either. What I mean by that is when it comes down to the shit hitting the fan its always the girls who stand first, fight hardest, always. In my life that is and I'm 66 yo
I hope she is ok.
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Lawmaker Says She’s ‘Sat Here Too Long,’ Discloses That She Was Raped And Had An Abortion [View all]
Skidmore
Mar 2015
OP
Agreed. But many folks think they don't know anyone personally who's been raped or had an abortion
Wella
Mar 2015
#5
Actually, most women do tell their friends (female), but they have a right to their privacy.
Wella
Mar 2015
#11
That was just the way I worded it. I maybe should have put a little more thought in the wording.
-none
Mar 2015
#43
So do I. That took courage in this climate of condemnation and cold, harsh judgmentalism.
calimary
Mar 2015
#25
Well, Haele, your last paragraph pretty well explains specimens like marsha blackburn,
calimary
Mar 2015
#49
Nitpick: She's not a Congresswoman; she's in the Ohio state legislature.
The Velveteen Ocelot
Mar 2015
#2
She is a state representitive...Here is another link..(thinkprogress errored with, "Congresswoman")
Stuart G
Mar 2015
#4
Soon we'll have Cruz or Pat Robertson claiming they are telling lies, just to
libdem4life
Mar 2015
#14
Since she's a Democrat, it won't matter. She'll still be demonized and torn apart.
Liberal_Stalwart71
Mar 2015
#15
And you KNOW she will be hounded, abused, and subject to threats of violence online,
tblue37
Mar 2015
#23
Good for her in speaking up. Todd Akin did not know what he was talking about.
Thinkingabout
Mar 2015
#28
Teresa, I stand with you. I applaud your courage. I honor your experience.
Dont call me Shirley
Mar 2015
#37
Representative Fedor is a very courageous woman. She is one of the very few in the Ohio legislature.
greatlaurel
Mar 2015
#47