As a black woman in Atlanta, Georgia where this horrific violation of Ashley occurred, I feel for young women of reproductive age in my state. Not only does my state not care for it's women, it also refused to accept Medicaid expansion that could help SO many in this state. Fear of people getting something they may not 'deserve' has lead the deeply red Republican govt here forever. People in need themselves in rural areas continue to support the good ol' boy network that keeps their own tax dollars from helping THEM. I am no longer surprised when ppl vote against their own interest because I have seen this happen since I have been an eligible voter in my state. I have seen similar things occur in North Carolina & Texas where I've also lived. Cutting off your own nose to spite your face is par for the course in ALL these red states.
As a black woman in Atlanta, Georgia where this horrific violation of Ashley occurred, I feel for young women of reproductive age in my state. Not only does my state not care for it's women, it also refused to accept Medicaid expansion that could help SO many in this state. Fear of people getting something they may not 'deserve' has lead the deeply red Republican govt here forever. People in need themselves in rural areas continue to support the good ol' boy network that keeps their own tax dollars from helping THEM. I am no longer surprised when ppl vote against their own interest because I have seen this happen since I have been an eligible voter in my state. I have seen similar things occur in North Carolina & Texas where I've also lived. Cutting off your own nose to spite your face is par for the course in ALL these red states.