Parenting

I voted today

by Scary Mommy
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I voted today because, as a mother, I can’t imagine not wanting my children to someday marry whomever they choose.

I voted today because love is love, and I can think of no cause more important.

I voted today because nobody has the right to dictate what me, my daughter, or any other woman does with her own damn body.

I voted today because rape is rape. Period.

I voted today because my friends with special needs children deserve every possible resource the country can give them.

I voted today because I care about the earth that my children and their children and their children will inhabit.

I voted today because I believe we should help those less fortunate than us.

I voted today because this election is too important not to vote in, and every single vote counts.

I’m not telling you who I voted for.

But I’m pretty sure you can guess..

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