85 Years... Don't Forget!
Aug. 26th, 2005 09:48 amOn Aug. 26, 1920, the 19th Amendment to the United States Constitution, guaranteeing American women the right to vote, was declared in effect.
Just a reminder to women of all ages... we didn't always have the rights we enjoy today, so don't take them for granted, and fight to protect them. As you can see from what is going on in Iraq and other foreign countries, equality is little but a fantasy and even basic rights are hard to come by and defend for women.
You have power, particularly here; you have a voice and a vote. Use them wisely, to express yourself and to support the causes you believe in. Teach your sisters and daughters to do the same.
Just a reminder to women of all ages... we didn't always have the rights we enjoy today, so don't take them for granted, and fight to protect them. As you can see from what is going on in Iraq and other foreign countries, equality is little but a fantasy and even basic rights are hard to come by and defend for women.
You have power, particularly here; you have a voice and a vote. Use them wisely, to express yourself and to support the causes you believe in. Teach your sisters and daughters to do the same.