Sunday, April 5, 2009

Women's Rights - Afghanistan

Most of you who know me, know that I am all about girl power.  And, I've read some very troubling news today on that subject.  Several articles state that a new law in Afghanistan is a step back for women's rights, and some even go as far as to say that this new Afghani law legalizes inter-marital rape in the Shiite community.  This law also requires women to ask for permission from a male relative before leaving the house!  I like to believe that the United States sends troops (TO INCLUDE MY HUSBAND!!!) to Afghanistan to nurture a young democracy...  Hmmm, I thought democracies were all about equal rights?  

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