So, the House of Representatives change from republican to democrat in the last election. Many women were elected to the House and replaced a lot of men. This happened because the women had something to say that resonated with the electorate. Now in the House, they are speaking up. Instead of being greeted with enthusiasm, the House party structure is pushing them back. He Who Shall Not Be Named has even suggested the women should return to where they came from. He should talk!
I think it is fair to say that most Americans are not happy with the current state of the US government. Haven’t been for some time. It is not responsive to the needs of the people, is archaic in its workings, moves slowly, costs trillions, and self serves the people in Congress and the Executive Branch.
Common sense seems to be lacking. Forthright discussion of issues is not accomplished within government. Clear actions are not formed quickly to address the problems we all know are staring us in the face. The American people have had enough. They want change.
The face of change requires government to look different, act different, be different and think different.
I think that will happen when the full diversity of the American people is present and represented in the halls of government in all three branches and ar all levels. Inclusivity is not a present feature of our government. We need diversity of age, skin color, ethnicity, sexual orientation, gender, educational background, cultural and religious heritages, and so much more. Proportional and representative of our entire American family, not just the financed favored few.
Women are more than 50 % of the population. There should be 50+% of House and Senate members who are women. Across the board, the demographics of our nation should be reflected in our government. The truth has finally been made clear: elected representatives do not do a good job for people who do not look, think or understand the world as they do.
We must make changes to get us to a truly representative government.
If we want to look like and be representative of our nation, then our government must look like we the people. A microcosm please. Of the real world. So the real work of this country has a chance to be discussed and legislated accordingly.
About time!
July 16, 2019
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