I Just Might Join the National Rifle Association
I just walked in the rain. I left after 11 pm, when women are supposed to stay inside. And stay inside they do! The only people I encounter in my late-night prowls are men. Save for the women escorted by said men.
While I was walking, I was not only enjoying the rain, but also thinking about how, as a woman, I have to be vigilantly aware of my surroundings and prepared to defend myself. And thinking how that sucks. And reflecting on how it is illegal for me to carry a gun, despite the staggering levels of assault against women, but legal for a store owner selling jewelry to carry a gun.
Because as we all know, rubies are more precious than women.
I am pissed. I am also denied my constitutional rights to bear arms. Which leaves me thinking that I just might join the National Rifle Association. Because them Republicans got it right on one thing. And proper hot-headed feminist that I am, I’m standing shoulder to shoulder with them on this matter, Green Party and all.
I have the right to walk down any street at any time and be safe. Anyone who threatens to compromise that safety deserves to get it right between the eyes. And I have the right to be the one delivering that magic bullet. End of issue.
Loolwa Khazzoom has worked with leading media outlets, including The New York Times, CNN, Rolling Stone, and ABC News. In addition, she has published two books and has lectured at prestigious venues including Barnard Center for Research on Women, the Simon Wiesenthal Center, and Harvard University. Loolwa is passionate about health, music, dance, multiculturalism, and Judaism.
Feb 02, 2010
Loolwa, I come from a western state where guns are prevalent and anyone with a license can carry one. It changes culture in a lot of ways people don’t realize. Some good, some bad. In the mean time, you might be interested in a self defense program for women a friend is launching. http://www.theinvinciblewoman.com It will launch this spring. http://mtano.com/?page_id=2
Heres to you and enjoying your evening walks without a worry!
Mar 31, 2010
interesting take on the subject, count me as a new subscriber!