By GottaLaff
Dozens of local mothers descended on the office of Republican Senator Jon Kyl of Arizona Wednesday to denounce what they say are sexist attitudes held by Kyl and the Republican Party in general. The demonstration was organized by Phoenix area mothers in response to Kyl's recent quip during a Senate committee meeting that he doesn't "need maternity care."The protest was organized by local mothers, but a few fathers and children also attended. They carried signs saying, "Maternity Care Is Not a Joke" and "Women Are Your Constituents Too."
Nah, women aren't really constituents. They should know their place, just like Nancy Pelosi.
The protest comes at the same time Democrats across the country are denouncing Republican leaders for holding what they see as outdated views of women.And Al Franken is right out in front. Could it be that the Dems are finding their... voices?
A Democratic Party spokesperson said today, "These are not isolated incidents. This is a view and an attitude that the Republican Party has toward women," adding, "Kyl is the second highest ranking Republican in the Senate."
Representative Kyrsten Sinema, Democrat of Arizona, said at the Phoenix protest, "This is just outrageous. When Senator Kyl scoffs at the importance of maternity care, it begs the question, who does he represent?"
Um, men?
"Women all over Arizona are paying for health insurance policies that do not include maternity care," she said. "Senator Kyl and Republicans seem to be against everything these days, including something as basic as medical care after a woman gives birth."
How ironic. Here the Rushpublics are, lovin' their women folk barefoot and pregnant, yet they won't support legislation to cover the costs.
Senator Debbie Stabenow (D-Mich.) said, "I think they have an outdated view, sometimes an extreme view, and a lack of understanding of what women's lives are like today."
Here's a hint about what women's lives are like today: A whole heckuva lot like men's, only with lower pay, fewer rights, and oh yeah, we're the ones who actually, you know, give birth.
H/t: Ellen
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