Bravo to the women of Forks who stood together on Saturday, January 21, 2017.  Thank you to Mr. Whitaker for a heartfelt, supportive letter.  We all know that women have made strong progress in the years since we were unable to vote or welcomed in many career arenas, but that is not always the point of women standing together in solidarity.  We stand together because it is a beautiful, empowering thing to support one another in whatever choices we make.  It is a powerful thing to stand in unity with someone who has struggled and can teach us how to overcome our struggles, whether in the workplace, in the home, or in our mental or physical health.  Could it be that those men feel emasculated by the sight of women supporting one another?  Can they feel so threatened by a group of women peacefully marching that they need to disrespect them?  Strong men do not fear strong women; they recognize our country is stronger when we are all strong, no matter the gender, race, or religion.