Let's hear it for men!

Did you know that today is International Men's Day? Look it up!

International Men's Day is an annual international event celebrated on November 19th. It was inaugurated in 1999 in Trinidad and Tobago and highlights discrimination against men* and also celebrates men's achievements and contributions. International Mens' Day is celebrated in Trinidad and Tobago, Jamaica, Australia, India, United States (I could have sworn that we had mail service today), Singapore, United Kingdom, Malta, South Africa, Hungary and Canada.**

Something like this is sorely needed if you ask me. Men just don't get enough recognition. We are not perfect, I know. After all, Bud Selig and Alex Rodriguez are men but what about the other 2.5 billion of us.

As men, we should be forever vigilant in our quest for respect and equality. If we keep fighting, maybe one day, just maybe, we could have a man President of the United States. What a milestone that would be! Can you imagine? Close your eyes and dream.

In business, let's hope for a day when there are no more glass ceilings for men. I bet men would make great CEOs. Give them a chance.

In the religious sphere, maybe, just maybe, one day we could have a man priest. Don't stop there. Maybe one day a man could be the Pope! You never know.

I know that some of this stuff seems a long way off but if we as men stay vigilant and keep fighting for this very important cause through events like International Men's Day, there there is no telling what we can achieve.

Onwards and upwards, men!

*There is widespread discrimination against men? I was completely unaware.

**Wikipedia