PrintNovember 1, 2010
Demeaning conservative women in San Francisco
[Warning: a picture showing disturbing language is shown below. Do not read on if you are offended by rough language.]
In the trendy North Beach section of San Francisco, a bright yellow, professionally printed sign proclaims: F*** Meg Whitman and Carly Fiorina (photo below). This vulgar sign, hung above a prominent,legendary restaurant at the corner of Kearney and Broadway, begs the question one more time:
Why must the Left demean female conservative candidates?
To help answer the question, here's some insight from a licensed psychotherapist from Berkeley who wrote about this topic after observing the Left's attacks on Sarah Palin two years ago. "As every woman knows, leering looks, lurid words, and veiled threats are intended to evoke terror. Sexual violence is a form of terrorism. In the wilding of Sarah Palin, the Left shows its true colors. Rather than shield the vulnerable, Leftists will mow down any man, woman, or child who gets in their way."
So: Leftists are bullies, plain and simple. The Left has been in power for two years, but apparently that's not enough. Using vulgar language is a simple, common tactic to intimidate, repress and silence others. A 'f*** you!' says plenty, and its recipient is instantly diminished. Words hurt and vulgar ones stop any conversation cold and do nothing to advance civilization. As our moms used to tell us, "People use bad words when they want attention or lack the language or creativity to express themselves."
Interestingly, the sign bears the name of J. Tony Serra, a well-known San Francisco criminal defense attorney who has defended Huey Newton and the Black Panthers, Chol Soo Lee, Ellie Nesler, and other "society outcasts," according to Serra's website. Notably, Serra's own website says, "Tony Serra has always known how to express the poetry of the law, while fighting in the ditches and dark alleys of legal practice."
Poetry of the law, huh? Fighting in the ditches and dark alleys? If Serra did authorize this sign, most civilized folks will find nothing poetic or courageous in the threat of sexual violence against Meg Whitman and Carly Fiorina. Let's hope Tony Serra and the restaurant are not behind this sign... talk about desperately wanting attention.
And by the way, where's the outrage from San Francisco's politically correct women? Where's the outrage from the San Francisco's politically correct media? Where's the National Organization for Women when we need them?
The offensive sign is hanging at the corner of Broadway and Kearney in downtown San Francisco.
Update:
Enrico's has recieved complaints, and posted thge following on Enrico’s facebook page:
You may have received an email about a sign that says “FU (spelled out) Meg Whitman and Carly Fiorina” asking you to call Enrico’s Restaurant to complain. Enrico’s is not responsible for the sign. It was put there by the Law offices of Tony Serra who has offices above Enrico’s. Enrico’s,like most businesses, doesn’t take political stands and is not responsible for the sign.
Ms. GW is a long-time Bay Area resident and woman who is apppropriately offended
by the Left's attacks on any female candidate, conservative or liberal.
