Good News for Witches and Females Alike
By celticeagle
@celticeagle (190127)
Boise, Idaho
December 24, 2021 4:29pm CST
Between 1563 and 1736 nearly 4,000 people were accused of witchcraft and were either executed or tortured. Now Parliament may soon pass a bill that will pardon thousands of women who were convicted of witchcraft centuries ago.
Natalie Don, a Member of Parliament, recently wrote on social media that she has begun the process of such a bill to seek clemency for those convicted and executed so long ago. She feels that the incorrect criminalization of the women charged could strengthen gender stereotypes and could have a real impact on the gender attitudes that exist today in society.
There are plans for a legal pardon, an official apology, and even a national monument.
What are your thoughts on this? I think it is about time.
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10 responses
@DaddyEvil (174797)
• United States
24 Dec 21
It sounds like a waste of time and money to me.
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@celticeagle (190127)
• Boise, Idaho
25 Dec 21
I tend to disagree. I think the monument is a nice thing to do.
@DaddyEvil (174797)
• United States
25 Dec 21
@celticeagle I'm glad it's not another dumb move by our government this time.
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@celticeagle (190127)
• Boise, Idaho
25 Dec 21
I am on the fence on this one I think.
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@BarBaraPrz (51843)
• St. Catharines, Ontario
26 Dec 21
Whose parliament?
They were considered witches because they knew how to cure ailments, prevent pregnancies, etc. and it scared the stupid men.
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@celticeagle (190127)
• Boise, Idaho
26 Dec 21
The English parliament.
Exactly. Knowledge scared the ignorant jerks.
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@Mike197602 (15504)
• United Kingdom
25 Dec 21
Just another pointless exercise to get her name in the papers.
Hope it doesn't get traction.
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@LindaOHio (222978)
• United States
25 Dec 21
Better late than never I guess. Wishing you and your family a very Merry Christmas.
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@celticeagle (190127)
• Boise, Idaho
25 Dec 21
Same to you. Yes, better later than never.
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@kaylachan (84941)
• Daytona Beach, Florida
24 Dec 21
I think to little to late. Those women who lost their lives, aren't going to get them back. On the other hand, if they have decendants in this era, then it could serve as a comfort.
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@Vikingswest1 (7443)
• United States
24 Dec 21
Lip service and a feel good measure that will cost taxpayers millions no doubt.
Fanfare for the sheep. It won't change anything.
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