In response to the New York Times article, 1-18-2010, “In Germany, A Tradition Falls and Women Rise”, Sandy Oestreich, ERA Inc. says yaaaaaaaaaaay!

http://www.nytimes.com/2010/01/18/world/europe/18iht-women.html?pagewanted=all


What is desperately required here in America, as I cannot speak for other countries, is to put an end to the fruitless and harmful traditions, policies and mores that stifle women, men and their families.

If I hear one more time about the IMPOSSIBLE "work-life balance" that women (but not men) are exhorted to achieve here in America (but not in Norway or Sweden, etc.), I will truly vomit!

No, what's REALLY needed here is a codified GUARANTEE OF EQUALITY so that this work-'em-until-they-drop and include a strong dose of unearned guilt is put to death.

Women, men, families, middle-class and poorer-class people, RISE AND DEMAND that the states stop dithering over the re-ignited Equal Rights Amendment.

FINALLY, PASS THE ERA AND GET ON WITH THE VIGOR THAT PROGRESS PERMITS AND ENABLES BUSINESS AND PERSONAL GROWTH just like all those nations since WWII that already have an ERA!

What's WRONG with America that it so worships keeping more than half its population in irons, yet demands 80 hour weeks out of us? Men, where is your vaunted courage and strength--STAND with your women for equality for all regardless of gender, THE EQUAL RIGHTS AMENDMENT.

It's time to put away childish tales of fragile women that are made to work as second-class citizens. It's time to honor both men and women's rights as are race, religion and national origin.

For if we don't, America in status quo will smother all of us!

All are warmly welcomed to www.RatifyERAflorida.net where we work for the final 3 states' ratifications so that FINALLY the US Constitution will testify that sexual equality is naturally, fundamentally, morally, and traditionally a GOOD thing for all!

PASS THE ERA, America, and let's get On With Life!

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