Sorry guys--FOR WOMEN ONLY
By GreatMartin
@GreatMartin (23670)
Ft. Lauderdale, Florida
October 21, 2020 2:45pm CST
I very seldom get into politics as I remember being taught “Never talk politics or religion” and I do follow the latter but every once in awhile slip when it comes to the former and now is one of those times.
I watched “The Glorias” last night (see review on Friday) and recently read about “Ms. America” and both deal with the ERA (Equal Rights Amendment) that was a big political fight in the USA during the latter part of the 1970s. The films deal with both sides of the arguments but I still don’t quite understand why there is an argument at all.
Since it deals mainly with women’s rights I thought I would ask you ladies a few questions to help me see your perspective as I have a feeling it is going to be a major subject once again.
For those who were around in the 1970s why were you for or against it?
For those who may have to deal with the ERA in a year or two why would you be against or for it?
Please, don’t argue with each other! I just want to understand why/what YOU feel. Thanks.
For those who may not be completely familiar with the Amendment here is a quick review:
https://www.alicepaul.org/wp-content/uploads/2019/05/ERA-A-History.pdf
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@BelleStarr (61463)
• United States
27 Oct 20
I believe in equal pay for equal work but I believe that once an egg is fertilized it is a human and has rights as well so it is a mixed bag for me.
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@GreatMartin (23670)
• Ft. Lauderdale, Florida
27 Oct 20
But what does that have to do with the ERA--doesn't a woman who feels/believes the opposite have the same right? If so, why not?
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@BelleStarr (61463)
• United States
29 Oct 20
@GreatMa I agree I just read up on it and I think in its simple form it is needed. But I’m betting ct already radified it
@GreatMartin (23670)
• Ft. Lauderdale, Florida
29 Oct 20
@BelleStarr But voting against the ERA is imposing your beliefs on other women!!
Belle, I am not arguing just trying to understand why when 'we can all just have our beliefs and live happily side by side' the ERA would be doing just that and there is NO disadvantage in voting for it women vote against it?
@LadyDuck (502189)
• Italy
22 Oct 20
@GreatMartin This is something that I cannot understand.
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@GreatMartin (23670)
• Ft. Lauderdale, Florida
22 Oct 20
So why were women against it ??????
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@RasmaSandra (97908)
• Daytona Beach, Florida
22 Oct 20
Yes, I was all for wone's right because I had university and prospective jobs in the future and I wanted equal pay and all that came with it plus not to be looked down upon just because I was a woman, That is why I applauded Helen Reddy for her song I am Woman. And I got lucky with all the jobs I had in NYC I was never sexually harassed or put down in any way even though I had men bosses.
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