tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5704943052235281766.post5351048585104584694..comments2024-03-29T05:45:39.184-06:00Comments on Blood-Red Pencil: We Are Women, Hear Us RoarDanihttp://www.blogger.com/profile/14471919576687777886noreply@blogger.comBlogger18125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5704943052235281766.post-26651150283692662992017-08-23T19:54:21.867-06:002017-08-23T19:54:21.867-06:00Yes, we do. Yes, we do. Polly Iyerhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05729656119287702191noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5704943052235281766.post-7283405762782196212017-08-23T19:21:28.080-06:002017-08-23T19:21:28.080-06:00YET we persist.YET we persist.DVBerkomhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14532240108342745282noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5704943052235281766.post-55882076610253075062017-08-23T09:31:48.716-06:002017-08-23T09:31:48.716-06:00You don't sound strident as much as frustrated...You don't sound strident as much as frustrated, along with most of women who can parse what's going on in the country. Thank you for posting.Polly Iyerhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05729656119287702191noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5704943052235281766.post-46270616927593976562017-08-23T07:19:12.251-06:002017-08-23T07:19:12.251-06:00Nicely said, Polly, but in case that "rape in...Nicely said, Polly, but in case that "rape insurance" idea appears to be an abnormality, here, from The Houston Chronicle is this: "Texas becomes the 26th state to ban health exchange plans from providing abortion coverage, but only eight other states impose this additional burden [of an additional insurance premium] on rape and incest victims." We are going backwards. The forces among us that believe that minorities and women are taking away rights rather than enriching society are gaining traction, and we will only prevail if we never give an inch. I sound strident, don't I? Sigh. I feel as though I've been at this a long time. Thanks for writing, Polly. Laurelhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15996108806298919271noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5704943052235281766.post-15608644963795911152017-08-22T20:56:25.398-06:002017-08-22T20:56:25.398-06:00I agree about the victimization, but I don't t...I agree about the victimization, but I don't think the abusers are in the majority. They just get the most press. As is standard, we don't hear about all the good guys enough.Polly Iyerhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05729656119287702191noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5704943052235281766.post-82723228005792583642017-08-22T20:53:03.088-06:002017-08-22T20:53:03.088-06:00Absolutely, Elle. Brilliant human rights attorney....Absolutely, Elle. Brilliant human rights attorney. and she has George. Polly Iyerhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05729656119287702191noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5704943052235281766.post-2858020835057005592017-08-22T20:34:14.198-06:002017-08-22T20:34:14.198-06:00Women have been victimized for millenniums; that&#...Women have been victimized for millenniums; that's never been okay. True men, strong men recognize the value of the women in their lives and behave accordingly. Sadly, these seem still to be in the minority. Linda Lanehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16056682992943171805noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5704943052235281766.post-10417191225944233022017-08-22T19:45:52.334-06:002017-08-22T19:45:52.334-06:00Amal Clooney springs to mind as another amazing wo...Amal Clooney springs to mind as another amazing wonder woman. Elle Carter Nealhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02266309723919011181noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5704943052235281766.post-9124723316682509402017-08-22T12:46:21.309-06:002017-08-22T12:46:21.309-06:00I wonder how the "lawmakers" would feel ...I wonder how the "lawmakers" would feel if their daughters are raped. The problem I see now is it isn't even subtle. The photo of Taylor Swift shows the guy blatantly with his hand on her backside because he thought he could. Women need to speak out and speak out loudly. Polly Iyerhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05729656119287702191noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5704943052235281766.post-8232758733548195702017-08-22T12:26:58.263-06:002017-08-22T12:26:58.263-06:00I'm still reeling from Judy Alter's commen...I'm still reeling from Judy Alter's comment about the rape insurance in Texas. Another reason I am embarrassed for the state in which I live. If most of my kids were not in Texas, I'd move. <br /><br />Discrimination against women is a bigger problem than many people realize. Like racial discrimination, it is often subtle and the "good ol' boys" smile and say it isn't so.Maryannwriteshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09479027709233807149noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5704943052235281766.post-36326554694417844442017-08-22T09:50:02.320-06:002017-08-22T09:50:02.320-06:00Good for them, Linda. It's a start, but it wil...Good for them, Linda. It's a start, but it will only get better when independent, strong women are making the rules and the laws. Right now that's not happening. We're trickling in though. :-)Polly Iyerhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05729656119287702191noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5704943052235281766.post-34739667114590397182017-08-22T09:47:29.750-06:002017-08-22T09:47:29.750-06:00It is so disheartening, Diana. I grew up in a time...It is so disheartening, Diana. I grew up in a time when a woman became either a teacher, secretary, or nurse. We've passed that, but it's still a struggle. I hope our grandchildren have a better shot at those glass ceilings.Polly Iyerhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05729656119287702191noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5704943052235281766.post-51054670002976238412017-08-22T09:23:49.845-06:002017-08-22T09:23:49.845-06:00You're right, Polly. A LONG way to go. I was l...You're right, Polly. A LONG way to go. I was lucky. My mom always told me to go for whatever I wanted. in Junior High, a very, very long time ago I gave a speech on pay inequality. It hasn't gone away, but I'm encouraged by my nieces and my great nieces. They're independent, smart as all get out, and won't sit still for discrimination.Linda Lovelyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06689184015264104687noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5704943052235281766.post-11699397921543534032017-08-22T09:22:50.322-06:002017-08-22T09:22:50.322-06:00Lately I feel like the ground we have gained in te...Lately I feel like the ground we have gained in terms of racism and sexism have started to run in reverse. We just have to redouble our efforts. Die off of the older bigots and misogynists will help some, but there is still damage from their indoctrination of the younger generations.Diana Hurwitzhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/18216220574149672733noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5704943052235281766.post-32519350725173390042017-08-22T09:01:24.732-06:002017-08-22T09:01:24.732-06:00I loved the movie too, Patricia. I wonder if they ...I loved the movie too, Patricia. I wonder if they were white women would the story have remained "hidden" so long. Everything in my blog post goes double for women of color. Polly Iyerhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05729656119287702191noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5704943052235281766.post-87076222522214120452017-08-22T08:58:58.288-06:002017-08-22T08:58:58.288-06:00I didn't go there to the full extent, Judy. Wh...I didn't go there to the full extent, Judy. What certain states are doing is criminal and, yes, we have a long way to go. Who'd've thunk it in 2017?<br />Polly Iyerhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05729656119287702191noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5704943052235281766.post-78400407176405357742017-08-22T08:43:52.030-06:002017-08-22T08:43:52.030-06:00Hidden Figures was one of the best movies I've...Hidden Figures was one of the best movies I've seen in a long time. I had never heard of these amazing female mathematicians and the obstacles they faced before getting recognized for their superior abilities. I imagine there are a lot more stories like that out there if we could find them and write their truth.Patricia Stolteyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17192369425956406122noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5704943052235281766.post-15525628813752459982017-08-22T08:29:26.813-06:002017-08-22T08:29:26.813-06:00Well said, Polly. I just read an appalling excerpt...Well said, Polly. I just read an appalling excerpt by a woman who was in the venture capital world--misogynistic doesn't even touch it And did you hear Texas now requires rape insurance if women want to be covered if they are victims? We've got a long way to go.judyalterhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13767466505891813090noreply@blogger.com