Women's Equality Day

Today we celebrate Women's Equality Day and commemorate the 91st anniversary of the 19th amendment made to the Constitution. This amendment gave women the right to vote in 1920. The Senate and House of Representatives designated August 26th as Women's Equality Day, and it is common that president release a proclamation.  I would like to highlight some of the statements made in President Obama's Presidential Proclamation--Women's Equality Day 2011. 

"They let their feet speak when their voices alone were not enough, protesting and marching for their fundamental right to vote in the face of heckling, jail, and abuse. Their efforts led to enormous progress millions upon millions of women have since used the power of the ballot to help shape our country." 

"On the 91st anniversary of this landmark in civil rights, we continue to uphold the foundational American principles that we are all equal, and that each of us deserves a chance to pursue our dreams. We honor the heroes who have given of themselves to advance the causes of justice, opportunity, and prosperity." 

What truly beautiful statements these are! I hope that our president means what he said in this proclamation, and that he will allow all women -- born and unborn -- to pursue their dreams. I hope that the heckling, jailing, and abuse on those who believe in protecting the innocent women in the womb ends.

I believe that the next generation will be convicted and will stand true to one of President Obama's last statement, "I call upon the people of the United States to celebrate the achievements of women and recommit ourselves to the goal of gender equality in this country." (Presidential Proclamation--Women's Equality Day 2011)


I ask you to comment answering these questions.

How can you stand for the equality of women born and unborn? 

How does President Obama not stand for the equality of women born and unborn?

Standing In Defence of the Voiceless,

Timmerie Millington