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In reply to the discussion: Misogyny should not be tolerated on DU [View all]passiveporcupine
(8,175 posts)So our job, is to not let it overpower us. Fight for everything we've won and fight to hold on to it, through education and voting. This forum is a source of that education. And that is what I am here for. To observe, learn and participate. Participation and sharing our ideas and working together as a community is how we achieve strength and provide change a smoother path forward.
It will take generations to breed out the most fearful, those who refuse to open their hearts and minds to change. And as we slowly move forward, the most fearful will dig deeper in the trenches to hold on and not allow that change to happen. But over time they are losing the battle. We just can't give up. It is a lifetime battle.
Unfortunately, with the gun issue, money is a major player and the NRA is pushing the gun culture on us. So those men who are already "fearful" of the changes they see happening around them are much easier to scoop up into the net. Our current plutocracy is not conducive to change, so we really need to work together to fight that. And promote leaders in our government who get that, and fight for us...the people.
I know there are a lot of men, especially here on DU, who are with us, but I do think that it's women who will change the world for the better. I think women have always been the bedrock of community and social change. We really need more women representing us in government. That is one thing I've been on a personal mission to do. Support and vote in every capable woman who is put on the ballot. Get some balance back in our system of laws. But not just any woman...women like Warren. Calm, wise and strong women. If our government was more balanced we might have already passed some more effective gun laws.
There...now I've just scared a whole bunch of men on DU!