Susan B. Anthony
One woman’s vote
Today, amid expectations of historic female voter participation, here is a short CNF about a woman whose vote had an impact.
On a brisk November morning in 1872, the air buzzed with anticipation and trepidation.
It was Election Day, and for Susan B. Anthony, a relentless advocate for women’s rights, it was the moment to make a statement that echoed far beyond the ballot box.
She stood in the dimly lit polling place, her heart pounding with a fierce resolve. Today, she would cast her vote, a bold act of defiance against a system that deemed her unworthy of participation.
The weight of history bore down on her as she made her choice. This election involved more than just selecting a president. Her vote would show that women, whom society had kept silent for so long, also held a valuable voice.
The exhilaration of empowerment was short-lived. Within hours, the authorities descended upon her.
“You are under arrest for voting illegally,” they announced, their tones dripping with disdain.
Anthony met their gaze with unyielding determination.
In the ensuing trial, she stood before the court and proclaimed, “This is the greatest outrage history ever witnessed.”
Her words, laced with indignation, were a call to arms for countless women who yearned for equality.
Convicted and fined $100, Anthony’s spirit remained unbroken.
“I will not pay,” she said, the defiance in her voice igniting the hearts of many.
That election passed, but its consequences reverberated through time. Anthony’s rebellion became a cornerstone in the ongoing struggle for women’s suffrage, inspiring generations to rise and fight for their rights.
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Today will be a hinge-point moment in American history, and possibly the world - if Trump wins, it will be equivalent to Hitler's rise or the Roman Empire's fall. I hope, it's a different outcome. I predict an Electoral Collage victory by a touchdown ... a margin of 6, or better. Whether she wins, as I hope, it will be an election won by women's votes, so let's all applaud all women. I think she'll win the popular vote too. Her victory, I hope, will be because voters support her in person and in position as - not just the first woman president, but as the best candidate for president at this time. Because of her credentials and message, not because of 'get rid of Trump' ... and no matter how she wins it will be criticized as tokenism. It should be regarded as a wide-spread reaction to 'Trump's puppets on the Supreme Court' wrongly taking down a long standing 'accepted law'. Women, rightly, have been putting that wrong deed right .... and the Republicans have failed to get the message, blindly following the Trump train. It's a race to 270. Who wins, changes so much. Fingers crossed!