The Whole Virginia Mess Is Very Disappointing.

[MineralMan]

16. Yes, I think change is coming, and just in the nick of time.

The traditional route for becoming a political candidate is networking with peer groups. For decades, those peer groups have been primarily male. From college fraternities to later service organizations and business societies, that networking is how male candidates get their start, in most cases.

I remember when Rotary and Kiwanis were male-only organizations. They resisted women as members for a very long time. Why? Because they were misogynists at heart, at least to some degree.

Introducing diversity into our legislative and political environment isn't just a good idea. It has become essential. We must do it, or we'll continue along the same patriarchal past we've been on historically.

The recent election proved that women aren't just flukes as political candidates. Minority and women candidates no longer have to sit back an accept a poorer chance at getting elected.

I'm sick and tired of living in a patriarchal society. I want a completely balanced mix of leaders and legislators. It's long past time.