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Why I do not “celebrate” the so-called “Women’s March”

There was a march in Washington DC and around the country on January 21, 2017.

The mission statement of the main sponsoring group read as follows:

 "We stand together in solidarity with our partners and children for the protection of our rights, our safety, our health, and our families - recognizing that our vibrant and diverse communities are the strength of our country."

Sounds good, right?  Until you come to find out that “diverse communities” does not include communities that do not agree with this one on an issue.  Namely women associated with “right to life” groups.  Although they were included when the march was being organized, complaints ended up with the right to lifers being, not just pushed to the back of the bus, but unceremoniously being tossed off the bus and prohibited from boarding the bus.

So, for all those folks celebrating, congratulating themselves, patting themselves for standing up for their rights and the rights of others, this moderate independent voter calls you out for being intolerant for not being accepting that others have a right to their opinions – and that is at best, or hypocritical at worse.

Every person has a right to their opinion.  Opinions are not facts – opinions are not right or wrong.  If you want your opinion to be respected, then extend the same courtesy to others.

As for me, I will not be handing out participation trophies to any of you or patting you on the back.  While you have a right to your opinion and a right to support such an intolerant group, and I will support your rights to do so, you have not earned my respect for, nor my participation in, your intolerant charade.