The Equal Right Amendment - Why hasn't ratification taken place sooner?

CPO Nate S. — Tue, 07 Jan 2020 08:23:36 -0500

It seems that the Commonwealth of Virginia could soon be the 38th state needed to ratify the ERA (Equal Right Amendment - https://www.equalrightsamendment.org/incongress) aka 28th Amendment to the Constitution of the United States.

After looking as https://www.equalrightsamendment.org/ website I found this map interesting - https://www.equalrightsamendment.org/era-ratification-map.

It is important to note that the time limits for ratification of the ERA have been removed by the Congress:

- https://www.congress.gov/bill/116th-congress/house-joint-resolution/38?q=%7B%22search%22%3A%5B%22hj%20res%2038%22%5D%7D&r=1&s=8

- https://www.congress.gov/bill/116th-congress/senate-joint-resolution/6?q=%7B%22search%22%3A%5B%22SJ%20Res%206%22%5D%7D&r=1&s=7

The history of the ERA (https://www.equalrightsamendment.org/the-equal-rights-amendment (&) http://teacher.scholastic.com/activities/suffrage/effie3.htm has been both purposeful and colorful. I have worked with some great and not so great female leaders, just as I have worked with some great and not so great males leaders. So what lessons show people, especially those of us who are now and were once "...at the tip of spear?"

https://www.trumanlibrary.gov/education/lesson-plans/warren-g-harding-and-1920-election-women-pave-way

The very best women and men I have worked for and with have be confident without the need for undue arrogance, trustworthy-loyal-helpful that are the basics of good leadership, willing do and engage vs "just ordering." Of course, I never expected the Admiral to pick up a mop and swab their own decks, but when people are "genuine servant leaders" it is amazing how a command or a business operates toward common goals.

The framers of the were genius in choosing "We the people...." to begin the document that governs our nation. They could have chosen other language to start the document, by they chose these three words.

YES!, some people can argue all day using certain "trigger words" about the framers, but such "linguistic gymnastics" is only a distraction by the "shallow" minds that have not taken the time to read and study the founding documents or the colorful history, good-bad-ugly that surrounded their creation, but who seem to have the loudest microphones in society today.

So my question is simple do you as an individual support or not support the ERA as it is currently proposed by the US House and Senate?

Finally, for those who want to comment on how do you also see the ERA impacting voting, especially after the voting patterns in the 2012 and 2016 Presidential elections, please share. See these data summary graphics presented in this post.

As always, we are men and women who have been willing to fight and die for the rights of others. Disagreeing with respected is the standard. I like healthy honest debate!!!

Equal Rights Amendment

Response by Lt Col Charlie Brown made Jan 7 at 2020 8:29 AM

Lt Col Charlie Brown — Tue, 07 Jan 2020 08:29:59 -0500

We couldn't even get it to a vote in Virginia. Now that both houses are Democratic, the committees have changed hands and it might pass. There are a few things I am concerned about but overall, I think it is overdue.

Response by SGT Chris Stephens made Jan 7 at 2020 8:41 AM

SGT Chris Stephens — Tue, 07 Jan 2020 08:41:46 -0500

Even if Virginia votes for it, there are still five states that are listed in the current 37 that have rescinded their ratification. That will likely present a legal challenge in the courts that will take years to get solved. My guess is that in the end, those states that rescinded their ratification will be able to maintain that, thus moving that number back down to 32 (well, 33 if Virginia approves).

Response by LTC Kevin B. made Jan 7 at 2020 9:37 AM

LTC Kevin B. — Tue, 07 Jan 2020 09:37:57 -0500

In my opinion, this is long past due. I can't understand why it's so hard to ratify ensuring that all American citizens are given the same rights, regardless of gender.

Response by PO1 Private RallyPoint Member made Jan 7 at 2020 10:02 AM

PO1 Private RallyPoint Member — Tue, 07 Jan 2020 10:02:40 -0500

It doesn't really matter though. The ERA ratification time period has expired. Now, hopefully congress can do something to extend the timeline.

Response by Cpl Jeff N. made Jan 7 at 2020 10:28 AM

Cpl Jeff N. — Tue, 07 Jan 2020 10:28:43 -0500

Which rights do women not have that this would provide them? Time to move on to some real issues. This is a 70's retread. It had plenty of time to get approved and failed. Let's get current and move forward.

Response by SrA John Monette made Jan 7 at 2020 10:33 AM

SrA John Monette — Tue, 07 Jan 2020 10:33:46 -0500

there is absolutely no reason men and women should not be treated as equals in the workplace