I respect your opinion, but with all due respect, you are engaged in a debate with the man. He isn’t being disrespectful, he’s disagreeing. The only way to move forward is to have an open conversation. Lets discuss this before we lump it into the pile of sexism (that I must be clear, undoubtedly exists). So what is…

Man, the internet trolls never stop. She wasn’t born in Chicago and she probably doesn’t even live permanently in Chicago. The only reason this article makes news in the Chicago Tribune is because she’s related (by marriage) to someone who’s well known in Chicago. If not, she wouldn’t get an article, just like many of…

This is where I disagree. Your physical voice has something to do with your oration quality. Gilbert Goddfrey will never give a moving speech, because his voice just isn’t right. This is an extreme example but the point remains the same. Your voice has something to do with it. And especially if, like Hillary, the…

This is very true, couldn’t agree more. There is a line.

How is calling someone’s voice a “country elf voice” any more insulting than calling Hillary’s “shrill”?

Criticism of her voice isn’t sexist. Calling it “shrill” might have a sexist twinge to it, but you can’t deny that having a pleasant speaking voice matters!! If you can’t see that you’re blind. Barack Obama’s effectiveness as an orator has as much to do with his warm, pleasant voice as it does his message. And George…

I agree it has nothing to do with governing, but judging people’s speaking ability happens with every candidate. And giving speeches matters when your president. And your voice matters when judging that. I don’t understand how this is hard to understand. I do agree that some of the things that have been said (shrill,…

I mean no disrespect to Hillary Clinton, and I will certainly be voting for her in November. And I do understand how the word “shrill” and “nagging” can be upsetting to women and certainly bring some unfair stereotypes.