Reply #83: Conclusion jumping, indeed [View All]

[Kanary]

Cally, I'm sorry that you are being so confronted for having simply posted an observation of an experience you had. It is quite difficult to keep experiencing these things in life, and to not be able to talk about them without all sorts of assumptions and veiled attacks being made makes it that much more difficult.

We all need to be able to share the things that sting us, and to have some understanding. I have come to the conclusion that this is NOT the venue for this sort of understanding and support, having been most callously dismissed myself here.

A lot of people seem to come to the conclusion that politics is no place for interpersonal interaction and support. I, personally, believe that conclusion is why politics has been allowed to become such a dirty, messy business. I also think it's precisely the inclination of women to bring interpersonal relationships to everything they do that is so sorely needed in politics. Treating each other as worthwhile human beings should be our first priority. It has obviously slipped waaaay down the list.

I will say again that it may be necessary for women to seperate themselves in politics, as was done before, in order to maintain our strength and viability.

I appreciate that you have brought this issue into the public view, and wish that you had not received so many slings and arrows for your efforts.

Thank you....

Kanary