November 4th, 2008
Inspiring Women: Women Who Vote
It was only in 1918 that women over the age of 30 were granted the right to vote in Britain. It took another 10 years of fighting by the Suffragettes for women to finally gain the same voting rights as men in Britain in 1928. American women were given this right in 1920. It really isn’t that long ago. Imagine a time when you had no right to vote for your President or Prime Minister. Hard to stomach, isn’t it? Women fought long and hard, enduring verbal and physical abuse, so that we could all have a voice. Of course we are pretty lucky. Women in Kuwait were only given the right to vote in 1999 (although with an amendment). Many other countries still today ignore the voices of women. They have no say in their government.
As everyone is aware, unless you are living under a rock, there is an important election today. If you are a US citizen, please exercise your right to vote and have your say. We don’t want to know who you are voting for, but we hope you will appreciate this hard-earned right you have and make use of it. Be an inspiring woman today! Vote!
November 4th, 2008 at 1:44 pm
For those of us who are not US citizens, let’s be inspiring women by recognising the importance of our right to vote and voting in spirit.
If you want to take it a step further, check when the next elections are in your country. Start reading up on the candidates. Prepare yourself to make an educated and responsible decision on who you will vote for.
November 4th, 2008 at 2:14 pm
Brilliant post, Lorissa.
Vote early & vote often.