What's next in the attack of women

[Justice wanted]

Seriously. We now have a FEMALE AZ state Rep offering a bill allowing Employers to fire any female using contraception for Sexual reasons.


What's next? Some right-wing nut case going to offer a bill that would keep women from working? Think I've jump a gun? Answer me this-Would you imagine us seeing having these threads a couple years ago?

How much worse is this attack going to become?

[aint_no_life_nowhere]

1. Aren't there a lot of crazy ways to punish women in the bible like stoning and such?

I was raised a Catholic and we don't read the bible so I'm not sure.

[eShirl]

9. the fundys apparently don't read the bible either.

[RKP5637]

2. It must be the water. The US is becoming F'ed up in so many directions at once it's

hard to keep score on what horror show will be presented next by the republicans.

[MuseRider]

3. I think that may be the end game

but they are having so much fun putting us in our places that they decided to take the long route to that end.

Assholes.

My state is adding to our big anti abortion bill the new part that AZ has, the doctor doesn't have to tell you anything if there is something wrong with your pregnancy.

I hate these assholes with a passion.

[RKP5637]

11. And then one day the damn fools will realize it affects them too rather than just the others. n/t

[Happyhippychick]

4. Maybe they'll outlaw boobs

At least we'll get rid of all republicans that way.

[OKNancy]

5. I had to look this up it was so unbelievable

Enjoyed this take on it: http://jezebel.com/5893011/law-will-allow-employers-to-fire-women-for-using-whore-pills

Yesterday, a Senate Judiciary Committee endorsed Republican Debbie Lesko's HB2625 by a vote of 6-2, which would allow an employer to request proof that a woman using insurance to buy birth control was being prescribed the birth control for reasons other than not wanting to get pregnant. It's all about freedom, she said, echoing everyone who thinks there's nothing ironic about claiming that a country that's "free" allows people's bosses to dictate what medical care is available to them through insurance. First amendment. The constitution. Rights of religious people to practice the treasured tenets of their faiths, the tenets that dictate that religious people get to tell everyone who is not of faith how they're supposed to live, and the freedom to have that faith enforced by law. Freedom®.

Further, Lesko states, with a straight face, that this bill is necessary because "we live in America; we don't live in the Soviet Union."

[pokerfan]

6. Today in Missouri

Mitt Romney:

“The test is pretty simple. Is the program so critical, it’s worth borrowing money from china to pay for it? And on that basis of course you get rid of Obamacare, that’s the easy one. Planned Parenthood, we’re going to get rid of that. The subsidy for Amtrack, I’d eliminate that. The National Endowment for the Arts, the National Endowment for the Humanities.”

http://littlegreenfootballs.com/article/40059_Mitt_Romney_in_Missouri-_Planned_Parenthood_Were_Going_to_Get_Rid_of_That

[lunasun]

7. Pants become illegal for women to wear

Girdles required by law!
evolve over time to something burka like
or hopefully more benign like the Amish look
meanwhile
Rush-like men will still be able to wear speedos on the beach and overdose on Viagra

[kiranon]

23. In the 70's, women school teachers could not wear pants in Las Vegas

Taught elementary school in Las Vegas in the early 70's and had to wear a dress/skirt and nylons - no pants. Desks and tables were constantly running the nylons and getting up and down with the kids in first and second grade was difficult in a dress/skirt. Later in the 70's the rule was changed and pants were allowed. So . . . I remember when it was the rule and these nudniks may try to bring those days back again.

[WillyT]

8. They'll Try To Outlaw Menstruation

[RKP5637]

13. We don't want no Obamacare in our menstruation! Outlaw that menstruation!

[lunasun]

24. Or Red Tent women

because that is the bible's way

[Marie Marie]

10. Soon they will introduce legislature to bring back the Scarlet Letter.

And, by the way, just WHOM do they think these women are having this gratuitous sex with and why aren't these men being fired?

[LisaL]

12. I think its rather obvious.

Just think of the advantage GOP is going to have if women aren't allowed to vote.

[Pachamama]

14. So much for my belief that we need more women in goverment....

No, I should be encouraging more SANE people representing us in government....

I swear, I am done with the lunatics and nutjobs out there trying to legislate us back to the 15th century and control women....



Enough!!!!

[tsuki]

15. A misogynistic woman is so much

worse than a misogynistic man. Self-haters usually are.

[felix_numinous]

16. What's next is women will fight again

--I think the RW idiots underestimate the women in this country--which will be their undoing.

[cynatnite]

17. Virginity checks when applying for a job...

You are so correct. Never would I have imagined they go this far.

[lunasun]

25. Check what is happening in Egypt !

http://abcnews.go.com/International/wireStory/egypt-acquits-virginity-test-military-doctor-15896282

[Liberal_in_LA]

26. no - pregnancy checks during hiring process. American companies were doing that in Mexico

about a decade ago it was in the news. Making women bring a used sanitary pad to the hiring meeting. that's how bad it can get.

[Cleita]

18. They probably are going to ban pant suits on the job as part of the dress code.

I kid you not. In my early working life, women were not allowed to wear pants on the job, even if it involved climbing up on ladders, and office workers, like secretaries, were expected to wear high heeled shoes at all times. They also told us what length our skirts had to be. One of my co-workers was sent home to change her clothes because her skirt was considered too short, that is an inch above her knee, which was the fashion at the time and another one told to remove some of her jewelry because she "looked like a cheap Christmas tree" and it reflected on the company's reputation.

I know dress code sounds trivial, but it's another way of controlling women and making them feel inferior by criticizing their judgement in making clothing selections. They also used to ask rude questions when hiring you, if you were planning on getting married and getting pregnant. They don't want any pregnant ladies, but apparently don't want them to have access to the means to control that either.

[MrScorpio]

19. Witch Burning

Trust me.

[eissa]

20. Hymen checks on single women by the local clergyman

You know, to protect them lest they be labeled as sluts and whores.

When I was pregnant with my first child many years ago, I went to our HR office to inquire about maternity leave. Our very conservative HR director scoffed and informed me that "we don't reward you for getting pregnant." But you know, they're very pro-life

[malthaussen]

21. I am in awe...

What are these people thinking of? It's not just that these bills are passed or approved, but the overwhelming majorities of such votes that amazes me. 6-2? 3 out of 4 legislators on this committee actually think this is a good idea?

Whatever they are thinking of -- choose your favorite cliche -- it is clear that the public welfare is not their concern. Funny thing, I thought one of the purposes of legislators was to promote the public welfare.

-- Mal

[pink-o]

22. I've just been googling her--she is the state house majority whip!!

Really, AZ? REALLY??

Anyway, I left a message on her machine, letting her know in no uncertain terms that women are leaving the Republican Party in Droves. And that the assault on women affects men--they have wives, girlfriends, sisters, mothers, et al. I wanted to mention that most households need wives to work, and if they get fired, it just means more state unemployment but I didn't know how long I could talk.

Anyway, here's her info if you want to inundate the phone lines:

http://www.azleg.gov/MembersPage.asp?Member_ID=77&Legislature=50&Session_ID=107