When Rosa Parks walked onto a bus one morning, I am sure she had no idea to what end her act of defiance would reach and how it would force change. When Sandra Fluke spoke to Congress I am sure she did so, not with the intention of sparking change but just to speak up for women's health concerns.
Rush Limbaugh's comments were disgusting and vile and beyond reason. His apology even worse. His statement that woman should do a porn video so he and his friends could get "off" was arrogance. His personal attack on Ms. Fluke lasted over three days in order to send a direct message to all woman. "Speak up and this is how I will shut you down".
In the next few days, I am sure people will come to Rush's defense as they have done in the past. Mitt Romney has already accepted his apology and many will want to move on to other issues. But this issue is so important because it has been growing for over twenty years. Politicians and pundits like Rush are not doctors nor are they religious leaders. Politicians are supposed to stand up against the Limbaughs, thugs and bullies of the world not cower to them.
This action against a woman who spoke up for health care must ignite the same passions that Rosa Park's actions of wanting to ride in the front of a bus did. Young woman in this country need to speak up. For young woman like my daughters, this is your defining moment to ensure that you have a voice and that your opinion matters.
That is why you must speak up.
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