The voice of Obama on gender

[Zenlitened]

By Ellen Goodman, writing in today's Boston Globe, a speech she would like to hear Sen. Obama give. In fact, a speech he's already begun to give, and is perfectly capable of continuing in the weeks ahead:

"First, let me repeat what I said in Iowa about my deep respect for Senator Clinton. She has indeed 'shattered myths and broken barriers and changed the America in which my daughters and yours will come of age.' There is no one in this country who better understands Senator Clinton's tenacity, resilience, and commitment to public service than I.

(snip)

"Well, I stand before you today as the son of a woman who traveled the astonishing arc of an entire generation. The American dream transformed this young mother into an accomplished international worker with deep ties to her own children and profound empathy for the poor families of the world. My mother knew that women's rights were human rights.

(snip)

"I don't make these promises because they fit on the platter of 'women's issues.' This I know, from the dreams of my mother and the dreams for my daughters: Most men share these concerns. And I am one of them.

"There's a long way between now and November, and I need your help. You want a president who hears you and shares your hopes. I will be that president. I will be your president.

"Thank you for listening."

The excerpts I've plucked out here don't really do justice to the full piece. I definitely encourage you to read it in its entirety:
http://www.boston.com/bostonglobe/editorial_opinion/oped/articles/2008/05/30/the_voice_of_obama_on_gender/