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I heard Gloria Steinem define feminism as "respecting the choices women make". I am thrilled with Hillary Clinton's candidacy. Arguments against her such as Bill will actually be the president, the world is not ready for a woman, Hillary has too much baggage, etc. are all red herrings that thinly veil the deep sexism that is still pervasive in our society. Such arguments fall away because of her intelligence, experience and leadership qualities. Even as a partner to Gov./Pres. Bill Clinton she has established her qualifications in her own right. I will be at her rally and will proudly vote for her. I am dismayed that during this campaign season the most ugly, obscene, verbally violent things that have been said about her are tolerated as "free speech".

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