Tuesday, July 15, 2008

What Effect has Hillary's run had?

What Effect has Hillary's run had?
By Britteny Elrick

As we look back on the past century, we must take a moment to pause and be grateful for the tremendous sacrifices that have brought American women to where we are today.

Eighty-nine years ago, the courage and persistence of the Suffragists was instrumental in the passing of the Nineteenth Amendment. Since that pivotal year, women have gone from being considered “unqualified to vote,” to having the first female Presidential candidate appear on ballots.

Hillary Clinton’s run for President was a historical milestone and an enormous breakthrough. Regardless of your political preference, it must be acknowledged that a door has not only been opened for us, but we have been led through it. As Hilary stated in her resignation speech, “Although we weren’t able to shatter that highest, hardest glass ceiling this time, thanks to you, it’s got about 18 million cracks in it and the light is shining through like never before, filling us all with the hope and the sure knowledge that the path will be a little easier next time.”

That being said, what are your thoughts about Hillary’s run?

What effect do you think it has had on this country, and furthermore, the world?

What impact will this have on future generations?
Ready, set, discuss