United Women
I have to say, I’m not surprised by the recent comments Laura Ingraham made about a blog entry that Meghan McCain wrote. Disappointed, yes, but not surprised. Why is it women persist on “eating their own”, as they say? I respect Ms. McCain. She could have rested on her laurels and used her father’s name to get into great bars in Phoenix, but, instead, she’s trying to educate her generation on the ideology of the Republican party. And, the response from Ms. Ingraham? Not to disagree with Ms. McCain’s opinion on other members of the Republican party. No, instead, Laura Ingraham accuses Meghan McCain of being an airhead and insults her dress size. Is that really constructive? And, more importantly, what does it prove?
I’m hoping that, in my lifetime, I see a time when women can speak with and disagree with each other intelligently without degrading the discussion with cattiness and personal attacks. Granted, there are some outstanding women out there who’ve devoted much of their lives to bringing women together in support and friendship – I know because a couple of them are my friends. But, sadly, there are still some of us who, instead of providing an anchor in a storm for other women in need, choose to turn into the meanest coral reef you’ve ever seen.
So, I ask the women of the world, in the spirit of love and support, please be kind to one another. In a world where young girls only have celebrity role models, isn’t it time that the rest of us raised the bar to show our young women that the “average” adult female can be spectacular? Before you criticize someone’s shoes, dress, skirt length, makeup, hairstyle or jewelry again, STOP. Smile and say something positive. Be somebody’s role model.