Tuesday, October 26, 2010

Accusations "ist" going too far!

Motherhood used to be sancrosanct, now in the heat of the election, apparently it is sexist.

The TV was on, but I was busy and only peripherally heard the story.  I do not know the names of the people in the debate nor do I know where it took place, but apparently a woman cited her motherhood as part of her experience.  This was pounced upon as sexist! 

In the past, women were encouraged to cite their experience as mothers and homemakers when applying for a job.  After all, successfully handling a household and children requires great management skills, not to mention great patience.  Both of those attributes would be helpful in a political poisition, so I can see the sense in citing those skills in a political debate.

The detractors said men would not use fatherhood in a political debate.  Perhaps not, but few are actually deeply involved in the day-to-day management of their households and their children. 

I am so sick of EVERYTHING being labeled sexist, racist, or otherist.  I prefer hearing about motherhood as opposed to the "ist" labels. 

OofDah! Vote for anyone who refrained from "ist" accusations!

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