Reply #30: Now, I do agree that we have a whole array of issues that are

[Dhalgren]

very important and that we (at least you and I) can agree upon. The US must stop making aggressive war; we have to re-affirm our constitution and strengthen our adherence to it; we should roll back the tax give-a-ways to the rich; we should have universal, free health care; universal, free education; we should establish a true living wage; we should ensure that everyone who can work has a meaningful job at a living wage; really protect the environment and undo as much of the damage done over the last few years as possible; re-secure and confirm Social Security for all of our elders; stop the erosion of our workers pensions - promises by corporations must be kept as long as the corporations have one, thin dime; start using real common sense in our energy situation and stop working stupid in our industry and transportation. The list could go on and on - and yes all of these things are hugely important, even fundamental. But we cannot proceed in any meaningful way if we don't protect the full equality and basic rights of women. This, at least for me, is a deal breaker...