Hall of Shame

Forbes has recently published an article of the world's 10 most powerful people (Full Article) and there is only 1 woman on the list.  Even though women make up 51% of the world's population, there is only 1 woman on the list.  The 1 women who did make the list is Angela Merkel who is the Chancellor of Germany.  Germany also has the most vibrant economy in the EU.  Coincidence...

This list is further evidence of the fact that women worldwide are not represented in positions of power.  This is especially true in the United States where women make up 51% of the population but are only 17% of Congress.  Some other countries that have had female leaders include: China, Haiti, India, and Iran.  We try to make ourselves seem like women are true equals, while we portray these countries as disrespectful towards women.  But they have taken a huge step by electing a female leader.  And it seems like it will be many years before this happens here.

Everyone is clamoring for change in our political system.  Maybe we should start by changing the people that are in positions of power.  Paying special attention to the fact that we seem to always vote for the same type of candidate - white, male, college educated, over the age of 35.  Let's try mixing things up and see what happens.  Maybe our economy will become as vibrant as Germany's.  Keep that in the back of your mind when you go to vote next week.