Watching the political support that was sparked today in response to the actions of Senator Wendy Davis of Texas is inspiring. Very rarely can a political figure engage in an action that evokes such a large public response. Although I do not think that abortion laws and abortion clinic regulations should be the American public's highest concern at the moment, I think that the focus on women's rights (especially to their own bodies) is important to focus on and give attention too.
Working in policy, it is often that you see how disengaged the majority of people are. I hear about the hearings and briefings on the budget and proposed legislation. I see the small number of people in attendance. AND THIS IS CALIFORNIA! California, the state in the U.S. with the highest population of people.
I want to state that I agree with Wendy's stance. However, if you agree with her stance or not, you should recognize the ability she had to make people in the U.S. pay attention to legislation that effects their everyday lives.
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