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Women - it's time to show up

The Republican-dominated General Assembly consists of 81 old men who think they know what is best for women of all ages, 18 to 80.  They think they can dictate our life choices.  They have no problem in deciding who and how we love.  They have never and will never become pregnant.  They have never had to prepare healthy meals day in and day out for a family with limited resources.  They don’t change diapers or wipe a child’s tears.  They don’t attend PTA meetings or teacher conferences.  They don’t have to worry about doctor bills or stay home from work when their child gets sick.  They don’t have to hold the family together when the “breadwinner” walks out.  Many of them are already on their second wives.   They take testosterone supplements and Viagra all subsidized by taxpayers.   They turn a blind eye when a child is killed or injured by a gun.  Face it, we let them do it.  When women vote, women get elected and actually make government work for real people.  We have a terrific local candidate, Jennifer Boysko, who can make a real difference in Richmond.  Let’s show up and send her there!




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