tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7436812892124383603.post1541667317171874033..comments2024-03-03T22:02:43.757-04:00Comments on Quiet Laughter: The May #WATWB Edition: A Loud & Clear Yes for Women! #IrelandReferendumGuilie Castillohttp://www.blogger.com/profile/09006999087139126972noreply@blogger.comBlogger13125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7436812892124383603.post-43644410814116692952018-06-09T14:40:31.459-04:002018-06-09T14:40:31.459-04:00Am delighted you included it in the main body of y...Am delighted you included it in the main body of your post - one good thing that's happening ... cheers HilaryHilary Melton-Butcherhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17596532480645510678noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7436812892124383603.post-83758076103402468212018-05-31T20:21:15.992-04:002018-05-31T20:21:15.992-04:00I don't think this is weird at all, Elsie... A...I don't think this is weird at all, Elsie... After all, it's a European country we're talking about. It's only a logical assumption that the basic liberties and rights would be respected there. As you say, how could it be? Which just serves to underline how absolutely arcane and outdated this whole constitutional ban was, from the beginning. Glad it's finally over.<br /><br />Thanks for coming by!Guilie Castillohttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09006999087139126972noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7436812892124383603.post-49506132129971697602018-05-31T09:20:09.247-04:002018-05-31T09:20:09.247-04:00I'm blushing at my own ignorance. Yes, I know,...I'm blushing at my own ignorance. Yes, I know, stupid American. I didn't even know that it was illegal until I heard the news about the vote, because in my way of thinking - how could it be? That's freedom with our bodies to choose what happens to it. I'm so grateful their voices were heard.<br /><br /><a href="https://helpingpartnersofsexaddictsheal.org/" rel="nofollow">Elsie </a>Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7436812892124383603.post-23660263956144512242018-05-30T20:42:51.697-04:002018-05-30T20:42:51.697-04:00Savita's story is well known indeed, Pradeep, ...Savita's story is well known indeed, Pradeep, and I think it was instrumental in achieving this. Such a tragedy that she had to die; at least her death was not in vain, and has now been honored in the changes to the Irish constitution. It's not quite justice, but... well, it's something :)<br /><br />Thanks so much for coming by!Guilie Castillohttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09006999087139126972noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7436812892124383603.post-65726169879724945482018-05-30T20:37:59.281-04:002018-05-30T20:37:59.281-04:00Can't agree more, Andrew :) Thanks for coming ...Can't agree more, Andrew :) Thanks for coming by!Guilie Castillohttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09006999087139126972noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7436812892124383603.post-75810229665568165062018-05-30T20:36:33.463-04:002018-05-30T20:36:33.463-04:00Or, you know, the people who made it happen ;)
Th...Or, you know, the people who made it happen ;)<br /><br />Thanks for the visit, Janie!Guilie Castillohttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09006999087139126972noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7436812892124383603.post-72585379715758036722018-05-30T08:12:16.460-04:002018-05-30T08:12:16.460-04:00Hi Guilie,
It is indeed a great revolution. It...Hi Guilie, <br />It is indeed a great revolution. It's a question of the freedom to make an informed choice, and I am glad that women of Ireland have finally won it.<br />By the way, you might know that, this issue has a remote Indian connection.<br />In 2012, Savita Halappanavar, a 31-year-old dentist, originally from the state of Karnataka in India, where I live, died from infection after a miscarriage. She had pleaded for abortion but was refused. Her passing had galvanised the movement that has now successfully achieved the objective. <br />Savita's parents live in India, and they are enormously glad about the outcome of the referendum. <br />- PradeepPradeep Nairhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04873369124947878452noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7436812892124383603.post-6477127772535014542018-05-28T10:52:57.853-04:002018-05-28T10:52:57.853-04:00I'd like to have something deep and philosophi...I'd like to have something deep and philosophical to add, but I don't.<br />All people should have choice.Andrew Leonhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13964775673414653644noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7436812892124383603.post-68826355960395531572018-05-27T20:13:25.305-04:002018-05-27T20:13:25.305-04:00Thank God.
Love,
Janie JunebugThank God.<br /><br />Love,<br />Janie JunebugJanie Junebughttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10573607241326291404noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7436812892124383603.post-47643660507679473592018-05-27T20:00:37.353-04:002018-05-27T20:00:37.353-04:00Thank you so much for this, Hilary! The article is...Thank you so much for this, Hilary! The article is brilliant—hope you don't mind if I add it to the main post. Thanks for sharing it!Guilie Castillohttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09006999087139126972noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7436812892124383603.post-12069661368927567002018-05-27T19:59:52.339-04:002018-05-27T19:59:52.339-04:00I know, right?! This is a wonderful win for women,...I know, right?! This is a wonderful win for women, and it's so amazing to see Ireland stepping up to make the right call. Who would've thought? I'm celebrating :)Guilie Castillohttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09006999087139126972noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7436812892124383603.post-55186000832516590812018-05-27T19:07:30.774-04:002018-05-27T19:07:30.774-04:00Hi Guilie ... I know the die is cast - and the vot...Hi Guilie ... I know the die is cast - and the vote will get the regulations changed ... but thought this background might add if people are interested:<br /><br />From Carol Drinkwater - I knew her as an author, but see she's an actress too ... but she explains the Irish vote: <br />http://the-history-girls.blogspot.ca/2018/05/home-to-vote-by-carol-drinkwater.html<br />Hope you don't mind ... cheers HilaryHilary Melton-Butcherhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17596532480645510678noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7436812892124383603.post-74506551635589253122018-05-27T17:01:13.346-04:002018-05-27T17:01:13.346-04:00Hi Guilie - yes, the yes vote to get the law chang...Hi Guilie - yes, the yes vote to get the law changed is a huge plus for all women in Ireland (though Northern Ireland still has to change - it's laws aren't even compatible with the British one: we live in constitutional muddle at times!)- but it looks like later in the year the bill will be put forward for approval by Parliament and then get legalised.<br /><br />Amazing campaign ... I won't go on ... just wonderful it has happened. Thanks for highlighting it - cheers Hilary<br /><br />my #WATWB http://positiveletters.blogspot.ca/2018/05/we-are-world-blogfest-14-paying-it.htmlHilary Melton-Butcherhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17596532480645510678noreply@blogger.com