Women Are Not Welcome In The West Wing

OK, I get it, but I don't like it. The Oval Office is sacred male territory. A few women have tapped on the door, but entry was denied and the welcome mat was missing. Although both women vying for entry in this year's election had resumes many a male politician would covet, they both endured scrutiny, critique and criticism based more on their gender than on their records.


Let's see, Sarah Palin was not smart enough, Hillary was too smart. Sarah did not have enough experience, Hillary had too much. Sarah was too pretty and a former beauty queen, Hillary was not pretty enough and had less than the male desired hourglass figure. Sarah had so many children she would have no time to be vice president, Hillary was married to a former president and would be hampered by his presence, plus he would be in the awkward position of playing First Gent!


In my opinion it stems from fear of female power. When a person generates such a strong negative reaction it is usually driven by fear and ignorance. A personal attack is a method of self-preservation and an attempt to preserve the power and position of the parties in power.


I thank both Hillary and Sarah for moving women up a rung or two on the equality ladder. Now I look to Michelle Obama to continue the ascent. Although just last night I heard a remark about her legs not being her best asset.


Please, enough already.