#ADayWithoutAWoman

Hi friends!
I have been hearing a lot about people celebrating International Women's Day by partaking in A Day Without A Woman. For those of you who are not aware, A Day Without A Woman is something the creators of the Women's March have come up with to "empower" women. They are encouraging women to take the day off of work, avoid shopping at businesses not owned by women or minorities, and to wear red in solidarity. The purpose of this is, supposedly, to prove how important women are.
Ladies, we do not need to prove our importance to anyone. We know we are important. Staying home and avoiding work and shopping doesn't really prove anything anyway.
Did you know that multiple school districts had to cancel classes for today because of the amount of teachers unwilling to show up for work? It's ridiculous. We are depriving children, many of which are young women, of education in order to make an unnecessary point. You might not be aware of this, but millions of children are on free and reduced lunch at school. For some of these children, the meals they eat at school are the only meals they eat. So, not only are we depriving children of a day of education, but many are being deprived of a day of food as well. Let that sink in,
This all just seems very backwards to me. The early feminists fought for women to get basic rights such as the right to work and an education. Today, we are proving our worth as women by not going to work and depriving children, male and female, of education? It just doesn't make sense. In all honesty, there is a good chance that at least one employer is considering the possibilities for replacing those who are refusing to show up for work for no reason other than "empowerment."
Think about the choices you're making ladies. This isn't just about you and your feelings. It's about the future of our country and our children.