Sandra Fluke, a third-year law student at Georgetown University went before the House Democratic Steering and Policy Committee to give testimony regarding the proposed regulations by the Department of Health and Human Services. After her speech some loud and obnoxious shock commentators attempted to belittle her directly as a person. Calling her a "slut" among other things. As voting Americans we should not have to stand for language that is directed as an attack on a person to belittle, degrade or otherwise attempt to destroy their moral character. The ill witted and childish attempts made by Rush Limbaugh goes to solidify his lack of respect for women everywhere and he should be removed from the airwaves for such actions. He was advised by House Minority Leader Nancy Pelosi of California and Rep. Carolyn Maloney, D-N.Y to offer an apology which he ignored. Rather than apologize he ramped up his attitude and attacked all the female students of Georgetown University. This debate has been going on for months and every side has a right to express themselves and be heard. As the President of Georgetown University quoted from St. Augustine "Let us, on both sides, lay aside all arrogance. Let us not, on either side, claim that we have already discovered the truth. let us seek to together as something which is know to neither of us. For then only may we seek it, lovingly and tranquilly, if there be no bold presumption that it is already discovered and possessed." Show Sandra Fluke your support on Twitter @SandraFluke Ms. Fluke has the support of Georgetown University President John J. DeGioia. She has also received the support from the Dean of Georgetown Law William M. Treanor along with Faculty, Staff and Students.
Melvin Wylie
Friday, March 2, 2012
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