I was watching the “Today Show” and they had a panel discussion involving women in the work place, still having issues with “worth”.
With all the evolution of technology, science, and life in general. We are still battling the fight of equality in the Work Place?

Not only in the work place, we still get NO Respect.

Have you ever noticed when you are in a group situation, men and women, and during a conversation, if a Woman joins in, most men in the setting, will roll their eyes or find ways to cut her off.

Not all the time, but I have seen and been a witness to this many times through out my life.

When it comes to pay checks, a lot of businesses, and employers still discount female positions.

Or how about Reverse discrimination?

I had it happen to me…several years ago, I was working as a Free Lance Researcher for an environmental company, and after writing a 380 page book, regarding the air, soil, and water conditions of several large cities taking 18 months to write, received tons of accreditation’s and kudo’s for a fantastic job, well done..I was let go. After spending hours at the State Capitol working on procurement agreements, I was let go….Why?
Here is why…and stupid me, had it in writing, but did nothing about it, just put my happy face on, and moved on…
Even their Top Financial investment Partner pulled out after this mishap…
I was told, “In order for us to get government contracts, we have to add two African Americans to our Board, which means we can not afford to keep you, so we have to let you go.” So, they hired one Retired Professional Football player they knew, and a Retired Pro-Basketball player they knew.
See, women still get treated very unfairly, and people want to talk about discrimination? I won’t even go there.

Point* I am smart, I am educated, and I am a Woman.
Accept that, pay me for what I do, not for what I am.
When I speak, treat me like I matter, and respect what I have to say. You do not have to like me, but you do need to respect me as a human being. I treat all people as people, and expect all people to respect all human life.

If you agree or disagree, it matters, tell me what you think. Leave a comment.

Whitney Houston, died Saturday from unknown causes at this time, what a shame and waste of a beautiful and talented woman. So many strive all their lives to achieve a small portion of what God had Granted her, and to see such a human being so filled with gifts lose her battle to continue to serve his offerings is so hard to grasp. What some of us would give to be so fortunate.

How do you wrap around this? Not easy…
As one of her songs say “The Greatest Gift Of All” she did have it all, and she managed to throw it all away for what?

I know my writings are the feelings of many.
WE hate she is gone, we are saddened to lose her, and at such a young age. But, we are angry at the same time. (Going through the four stages of grief).

So, now everyone looks for someone or something to blame, pointing fingers, accusing others of her downfalls, when in reality, it is all Whitney.

WE are the keepers of our castles, and of our lives, it is our choice to do what we do, and when we do it.
No one can be arrogant enough to think they should take credit for her mistakes…Whitney was a smart and intelligent woman, who truly made some very bad choices, and decisions, however bottom line, she made them, and I find it hard to sympathize. I do feel terribly sorry for her family, Mom, and Daughter who now have to carry the grief of her misfortunes.

Coming from a very dis-functional family environment myself, and years of abuse, being kidnapped, raped and almost killed, loosing my home to a fire, and so on, I found the strength to either blame life and become another statistic, or do what ever I could to make my life count. I put myself through school, worked from the age of 11, and never looked back..I have no addictions other than being addicted to life, my God, my husband, my career, my children and grandchildren. I make mistakes, but I am a far better person for taking the right path, and being accountable.

Whitney you were one of my idols, my inspiration, my Angel of Voice. As an Aspiring singer many years ago, I wanted so much to be as good as you, your vocal range, your adversity was profound. Never will there ever be anyone who can sing and bring meaning to song like you. How dare you take that away from us, from me. I am trying hard to forgive, but must honestly say, it is going to be very hard.
One of your biggest fans.

Personally, I have not seen one candidate that just sticks out as a front runner. I am truly disappointed in the choices, and wish we could get a person who we all can feel we can trust, honor and respect.
All we seem to do is trade one bad apple for another.
We need to Clean House, and get new blood all the way around.
The problem is, no one wants a honest, down to earth candidate, because we never want to hear truths, or what truly needs to be done to correct and improve our government, and if we did have some in the White house like that, they would get creamed by the “old” establishment.
Seems like all we do is trade one liar for another, one puppet for another, and one selfish, self centered over ambitious egotistical idiot for another.
Since Abraham Lincoln, which even his ethics were questionable, have we ever had any one sit in the oval office who truly showed integrity, honesty, and who was not in it for his own agenda?
I would like to know….come on let’s get a dialog going here.

More press came out about how involved the Feds and other agencies are trying hard to collect unpaid child support. There are so many parents who do not pay, and this should not be an issue, because if parents cared, and took responsibility for their children, we would live in a perfect world.
Guess what? We don’t.
Now, looking at the flip side, what if the parent who is suppose to pay just does not have the funds, maybe due to job loss, or income has been decreased, or they could be ill, or a number of justified reasons why they are not taking care of their obligation. How do we handle that? It is tough to look at both sides but it is a must.
Here is another thought, what about all those grandparents, aunts, uncles, siblings and friends who are caring for other people’s children, and never receive any help financially? How do they get compensated for all they do to help someone in need, or who has just surrendered their care to others?
This is very disturbing when you think about it.

Most people in their Retirement years, have already raised their families, and now here they are having to raise their children’s children.
What is our world coming too?
I really do not understand some of these situations, due to the fact if someone does not want children there are so many ways to prevent that, and in today’s world, no excuse for anyone to bare a child if they do not want one, unless it is under tragic circumstances like rape. So the real question is, if you do have a child, then why would you not want to take care of it?
Financial distress? Illness? What?

I would like to hear more about this subject and get a few more opinions.

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