thoughts on the news of the day: monarchy

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            Girls Rule.  You see that a lot written on notebooks and backpacks of Junior High girls.  Girls are more visible in the roles of class leaders and are beginning to dominate academics in the classroom as well.  More and more women are taking the lead in government, business, ministry and education.  There is not equality in pay or position yet; but it is soon to happen. 

            A milestone shift has happened in London this week.  In the British Monarchy, it is the first born, whether a girl or a boy who will be allowed to inherit the role of King or Queen.  This a significant move forward because up until now, a woman could ascend to the throne only if there were no male heirs.  Men came first, but now all of that is history.

What this means is that if Prince William and his bride have a girl first, she will someday inherit the throne. 

            Women have waited a long time for equality.  Oh, sure, we can vote and hold office and become ministers, but the reality is that in almost every type of profession, women are held back because of gender.  If you don’t agree with me, just look at the statistics. 

            Now I for one, am delighted that Britain has changed their policy.  All girls want to be princesses; but let’s face it; it is good to be Queen.

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