A little irked with Laura Bush

Laura Bush went to the Middle East on a “good-will” mission. According to the New York Times, “she urged rights for Women in the Middle East.”

Now, that’s nice. And I, in no way, want to say that women in the Middle East are not in dire need of equal rights but last time I checked, I was unable to get the morning after pill unless I had a prescription from the doctor. This wasn’t much of a problem for me because I had health insurance at the time and could set up an appointment with a doctor. Of course, I needed the prescription on Saturday and what doctor works on Saturday? Which also brings me to another point – when do people usually have sex? Most likely on weekends… and the morning after pill has to be taken within 72 hours after intercourse. And according to my doctor, the sooner one takes it, the better it works. Hence its name – morning after. Then again, I should be thankful that I don’t live in bumble-fuck USA where pharmacists refuse to fill birth control prescriptions based on their personal ethics and morals.

And currently, women are paid 76 cents when compared to each dollar that a man earns. That is, if women can find a job. Because last time I checked, women still had a higher unemployment rate than men.

So Laura Bush, I am sure it’s noble of you to try to help your husband by sweeping his botched job under the rug but take a look at your own back yard before going out, all high and mighty, calling for women’s rights.