Dear Guerrilla Girls On Tour,
I just attended your talk which was held at John Carroll
University. I have a few comments which I would like to
share. I consider myself a feminist who wishes to uphold
the rights of women. However, I resent that your group
upholds the notion that in order to be a feminist one
cannot be pro-life, too religious, a Democrat or a homemaker.
I am in fact an avid pro-lifer, a proud Catholic and a
Republican (oh yes and believe it or not I DO want to
help and fight for women's issues!) I think if you want
to continue to promote your cause you need to step outside
of the box so to speak and expand your horizons. You are
only causing derision and frustration among feminists
rather than forming bonds of unity. So get off your ban
wagon (sic) and begin by loving and encouraging all women....not
just those whom you believe spew the right opinions and
political agendas.
peace,
Sarah K
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Dear Guerrilla Girls On Tour,
I am a white male who attended your presentation at John
Car roll University as a requirement for my philosophy
class. I agree that just because someone is a women they
should not be treated unfairly. But, I believe the way
that you presented your argument was not only rude but
irresponsible. Even though you supported your argument
with facts and statistics I believe that your attacks
on political figure heads such as president George W.
Bush, Arnold Schwarzenegger, and Rudi Gulliani were not
only unconnected to your argument but also ridiculous.
All three of these men are not directly related to the
inequalities of women in theatre and in art.
- Lance Z.
"white male, I must be a sexist"
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Dear Guerrilla Girls On Tour,
I was at your presentation and I have to admit that after
seeing that you are co-sponsoring the Pro-Choice March
advertised on the back cover of Ms. Magazine, I was absolutely
disgusted. In fact, I was no longer able to view your
group as a group of feminists, but instead I saw you as
quite the opposite. For it is hypocritical to call yourself
a feminist when you also support abortion. A woman's ability
to conceive and bear children is a wonderful gift. Yet
you seem to view child-bearing as little better than a
curse. Abortion and contraception actually degrade women.
I realize there are difficult situations, such as when
a pregnancy jeopardizes the mother's life, or if the child
is conceived through a rape or incest. But, as difficult
(even tragic) as they may be, such circumstances do not
justify killing an innocent human being. Women know deep
down that abortion is wrong. This is why so many women
suffer depression and other psychological problems after
abortions. I don't think many "feminists" understand
that the Pro-Life movement is out of love for not only
the unborn, but for the mothers as well. True feminists
would agree and should be outraged by the issue of abortion,
so why are so many feminists still pro-choice?
Peacefully,
A. M.
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Dear Diary,
The march in D.C. was so inspiring- I was moved by the
combination of strength, devotion, humor, and intelligence
of the marchers. It felt great to be in a living moving
sea of people all marching for the kind of change that
we work for. With the current political climate it is
easy to become discouraged with America, but I was reminded
by the nearly million people in attendance that the majority
of people in the U.S. are pro - choice and do care about
the health and lives of women and men in this country
and in the world. My favorite chant was " Keep your
rosaries out of my ovaries!!" Many people were interested
in our signs and wanted to find out what the GGOT's are
working on -- I was particularly moved when a girl came
up and told me she had read about us in her feminist theory
class and that she loves us! The few meager "pro-life"
protesters were drowned out by the vibrancy and passion
of the marchers. I really felt a part of herstory in the
making, and connected to the many protesters who have
filled the mall over time working for greater freedom.
Upon returning to New York, I was smacked in the face
with the reality of the battle we have to fight when an
acquaintance of mine referred to the march as a "baby
killing march." When are people going to realize
it is "pro- life" to be pro- choice?
Love,
Alexandra
