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Women, do election research

Sun., Oct. 21, 2012

This is something for all ladies who vote to consider: Forever, women have struggled to have the same rights and freedoms as men. But if you listen to the Republican men, whether those in office now or running for an office, you hear many statements that will restrict or remove these freedoms of individual choice – birth control and abortion being two of the hottest topics.

These statements lead me to believe the Republicans want us to go back to being the dependent little woman; barefoot, pregnant and at home baking bread. Do some research, ladies, and then decide which candidates, from president down to the state level, are the best choices for all of us.

Karen Buck

Millwood

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