"When we say we have made progress via equality of race, age, sex, etc. are we saying that people all of a sudden have become deserving of such rights, when in fact people are only now recognizing that denying these rights in the first place is a cruel act of discrimination?" Ryan Watson (Inspiration from Chris Rock http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=z_L7qoP17-w)

Monkey prefer equality why shouldn't we!

Monkey Equality Youtube Video 

Call to Support ERA

Florida residents, please make two calls to the Chairs of ERA's committees voicing your support of the Equal Rights Amendment. Suggested wording if you need it:

1) Representative Eddy Gonzalez, 850 717-5111.  SAY “Respectfully, WILL Representative Gonzalez HOLD 2013 HEARINGS on HOUSE BILL 8001? Thank you.”
2) Senator Tom Lee, 850 487-5023.  SAY “Will Senator Lee HOLD 2013 HEARINGS on SENATE BILL 54? Thank you.”



Ratify ERA. It's the RIGHT thing to do!

Women's Rights Swung the Vote in Three States

According to commentators, the womens rights issue swung the vote in Illinois, Nevada, and Florida. Only three states are needed to ratify the ERA, which does not regulate birth control or same sex marriage, but would grant women equal protection with men under the Constitution, which is something women do not have at this time.

What say we raise our voices in unison to demand that our law makers give women the equal Constitutional protection they claim we already have but in reality do not?

Why do we need an Equal Rights Amendment?

Other that the fact that it is the right thing to do?

Stand for what is right without destroying each other

Hatred and prejudice are just as in-excusable when directed against members of opposing political parties, members of the opposite sex, etc., as they are when directed against people of other races and ethnicity. Isn't it possible to attack what is wrong and destructive without becoming wrong and destructive ourselves?

Abortion legal contraception accessible still no equal rights

 Right now, economic equality and equal opportunity are critical issues facing entire families who depend upon women to provide for daily needs of survival and education which plays a significant part in providing future needs for future families. Passing fair pay laws is a necessity, but these laws only treat the problem. They do not cure the disease, which is inequality.  Only by ratifying the Equal Rights Amendment can a real solution be provided. That is the foundation upon which any lasting solution can be based. Men and women who love liberty and equality should mobilize in support of ratifying ERA.

And regardless of one’s perspective on birth control and abortion, it is a fact that birth control is already easily and affordably available. And abortion has been legal for almost 30 years. It is time to stop clamoring for what has already been obtained and to focus on that which has not been obtained—constitutional protection and equality for women via the Equal Rights Amendment...read more here .

Educating Someone Confused about the true meaning about ERA

http://lakeland.craigslist.org/grp/2965823447.html is a craigslist posting for the ERA and I had an email response as follows:

Are you talking about same-sex marriage?

Because the ERA is long gone and it was about women. It existed in the 1970's.

My Response is as follows:

No I am not talking about same sex marriage. The ERA is not long gone, it was just never passed because, even though it had seven years it did not meet the qualifications. Mainly because women were getting treated better so it seemed not as big of an issue, but women still do not have constitutional equality. It only needs to be ratified in three more states in order to be passed. 

Although you are right that in the 1970's there was much talk about it, protesting etc. However, there are other reasons that it was not passed and we are working on getting it passed. There are many people that are working on the political side, but not many working on raising awareness and people need to know that it is still an issue and the ERA needs to be passed.

By the way thank you for responding to the ad and I hope that you join our group and help support us.  ~~Ryan