Our Congress is 87% white and over 80% male. Our President has never been female, and only once has been a non-white. Considering ours is supposed to be a representative government, it really doesn't represent the people very well.

What matters to me is how well a candidate can do their job, not whether they have the same anatomy. Anatomy is not the only metric to be used to identify whether or not our government represents us.

People's experiences absolutely affect their outlook and beliefs. Someone's race and ethnicity impacts their experiences in America. So does their gender identity, their sexual orientation, and their sex. So does their religion.

Yes, they do. Their race and ethnicity absolutely impacts their experiences. Their gender, orientation, and religion, as well. When these people are our presidential candidates, we watch their debates, study their histories, and form an opinion of what kind of person they are now, and who they will be when they are in office. However, just because someone is a specific religion, gender, race, or orientation does not mean they will be better at representing their religion, gender, race, orientation, or country.

Eight years ago, I can't tell you the emotional reactions some people had when a black man was elected President of the United States. I mean, it was the most historic-feeling moment I've ever experienced. When people try to say that stuff doesn't matter, I can't help but assume they must come from a very privileged perspective.

It was an emotional time. I saw it firsthand. It was everywhere. I was incredibly proud of our country, too. I just wouldn't elect someone president to be able to say that we achieved a milestone. I'd support the candidate that I believe will be best for our country, and if they achieve a milestone because they are female, Jewish, or were the CEO of a large company, that's great.

I've said this elsewhere on Reddit, but how would America feel if Congress was 80% women

I can't speak for America, but I'd feel the same about this as I would feel about congress being 80% men. It makes no difference to me. I'd much prefer if 80% of congress were trying to do what I believe is best for our country, though.

and they were seriously debating on passing a law to require men to undergo a rectal prostate exam before being prescribed Viagra. Would that feel fair and balanced? No. Yet, this is the reality American women face. Our government, made up mostly of men, debate the fates of our bodies and whether or not we can make decisions regarding our own bodies.

Yeah, America and I would definitely be pretty pissed. That's absurd. That doesn't mean I don't think the difficulties women face aren't equally as absurd. I want to do everything I can to make sure that women are treated equally. That's why I'd choose the candidate that is more likely to ensure that women are treated equally. I wouldn't assume that only women can help women when choosing my candidate, though.

I've got an honest questions about this. What's the female equivalent of a rectal prostate exam before being prescribed Viagra?

The fact is, it would be a huge deal if a woman could be elected by the American people to the top position in our government.

A woman can be elected president. Women have been able to be elected president for a very, very long time. Women have been running for president since 1872. They simply haven't been as close until now. A large part of the reason for that could be seen as discrimination. However, they also don't run for office nearly as much as men do, and that doesn't improve their odds of getting the job.

If this is as important to you as it obviously is, it's important to think about which candidate will do the most for you and your country. Honestly, I think Sanders would do more for gender equality and women's rights than Clinton. I also think it'd be great to see a country that embraces a candidate's support for these policies, regardless of their gender. Isn't that the point of gender equality?

Are there specific policies that Clinton supports that Sanders does not that you are passionate about?