Well said Laura.

Women here in England went through the same punishing regime in prisons - then were force fed - a lot of the time these sessions actually caused internal injuries.
They were hosed down with cold water then left in freezing cold cells.
They were treated abominably.

These were our recent ancestors and should never be forgotten - women MUST vote - even if you just spoil a voting paper - but take the time to vote - women died so you could - so vote , we owe them the honour of using our vote.

Both my girls were brought up very aware of the suffragettes and all they did for womenkind. They both vote.
Unfortunately Diane can not vote in America - even though she lives and works and pays her taxes - she is not allowed to vote because she has not taken American citizenship. That is a whole other story though.

Just remember and go out and vote - and any young ones that are voting for the first time - Congratulations, you should feel very proud.

Lynne