In Afghanistan 25 percent of Parliament seats are reserved for women. Why not in USA? #123 Friday, October 7, 2005

27 Year old Malalai Joya was elected to Parliament in Afghanistan. She is an outspoken opponent of the powerful Warlords in that country. As we, the US continue to assist this country to build a democratic government, we have helped them write into their official documentation a requirement that 25 percent of the parliamentary seats will be reserved for women. Why not here in the USA?