Higher Education for All Women

Hello!

Today, I want to write my thoughts in reaction to Eliot Spitzer's newly revealed indiscretions. Well, not exactly about Gov. Spitzer, but about his wife.

I saw the brief press conference that was aired multiple times on Monday evening. Even though, Governor Spitzer was the person of interest in the event, my eyes were focused on his wife. It was obvious that Mrs. Spitzer was enduring significant pain and humiliation due to the whims of her husband. That is unfortunate.

But here's my take on the situation.

Thank goodness that Mrs. Spitzer is a self-made woman in her own right. She is a Harvard graduate and lawyer. She is intelligent and articulate and even though she must be in tremendous personal turmoil at this juncture, she also has a way out. No matter what goes on with her husband, she and her three girls will be okay.

And that's my point.

It is imperative that all women receive higher education. One never knows when a spouse or partner will become ill or absent from the relationship down the road. One never knows what will happen. But if one has a means to preserve basic survival, food, shelter, health care, one can survive the emotional upheavals. Mrs. Spitzer will be okay.

My other point regards the "other" woman in this story. That woman is the woman who serviced client "#9." Perhaps, if she had an opportunity for higher education (and I presume she didn't) she would not have to preserve her basic survival requirements lying on her back. It's a waste of a brain to have to support yourself with your body in that manner.

So, harsh as this essay may appear, I stand by my words. "Higher education for ALL women, is the only way to achieve dignity, self-preservation and sense of self."

I hope you too, feel this way.

Have hope,
Donna