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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]pnwmom
(108,977 posts)44. Thanks.
My relatives should contact their own reps, I guess, and tell them that they support this woman. Good for her.
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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