Naturally, I was sorely, sorely *disappointed*. The government just recently rejected to support an initiative about paternal leave (which we currently lack; to be honest, Switzerland is fairly liberal in most aspects — except one. FAMILY. Switzerland is severely lacking on this aspect [no gay marriage, no paternal leave, expensive childcare], which consequently results to widening gender equality) which gathered 100,000 signatures last month (enough to force a referendum). Luckily, 80% of the Swiss population approve of paternal leave, according to a survey.

I find it sorely hypocritical of the government to reject paternity leave because it’s too “expensive”, yet they support an 8 billion CHF addition for the military aircrafts. I certainly do hope that the Swiss will reject this in the referendum like the last one.

Support the Swiss in this fight against militarism!

#no #to #fighter #jets