Men are writing the rules for women, children
Women are warned by Catholic bishops against using contraceptives or having abortions, as the Zika virus spreads. The Republican front-runners want to shut down Planned Parenthood clinics, reverse Roe v. Wade, cut food stamps, gut the Head Start program and remove the Affordable Care Act.
When will the male be equally shamed and vilified for his part in an unplanned pregnancy? When will a woman become the pope, chief rabbi, Mormon bishop, Muslim imam, Republican leader, etc.? It’s the good old boys’ club. I don’t understand how anyone, especially women, are tolerating this nonsense.
Jillian Price, Los Osos
This story was originally published February 24, 2016 at 2:36 PM with the headline "Men are writing the rules for women, children."