Michelle Obama Media Reactions: Pundits Swoon Over First Lady's DNC Speech

[Summer Hathaway]

36. And this old feminist says ...

My female forebears, who fought tirelessly for a woman's right to vote, a woman's right to own property, a woman's right to an education, a woman's right to a career, and a woman's right to choose did not do so in order for some women to tell other women that opining on a woman's attire, her grace, or her sense of style is somehow inappropriate.

Looking beautiful as she took the stage is part of Michelle Obama's persona. It doesn't define who she is - but it doesn't detract from who she is either. She continually demonstrates that beauty, grace and style are not contrary to intelligent discourse - and displaying such are as much a woman's prerogative as any other right we have fought so hard to win, and will continue to fight to hold onto against all comers.