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stouffville suntribune thursday dec 8 2005 19 public scrutiny scares off female candidates from page 1 experts say breaking through an old boys network can also be difficult for some women admitting politics at any level is still very much a mans world ms kadis has heard sexist comments made by politicians of all political stripes and at all levels of govern ment but has never had any direct ed at her comments are made to women that wouldnt be said to men its still there ms kadis said adding while progress has been made more needs to be done newmarketaurora mp belinda stronach believes she has been treated differently because of her gender i think we are held to maybe a different standard ive often been asked what clothes am i wearing what shoes am i wearing where do i get my hair cut ms stronach told reporters while speaking at the canadian club in toronto i am so used to it now that its not an issue for me but i doubt these questions would be asked of a man in politics comments made about ms stronach when she crossed the floor in may from the conservatives to liberals accusing her of being a little rich girl whoring herself to the liberal party exhibit the current cli mate in politics she said we clearly need to change the atmosphere but the only way to do that is to have more women elected its a chickenandegg situation said rosemary speirs chairperson of equal voice an action group for the election of women as for ms stronachs view on the personal nature of attacks she said rather than feeling hurt it shows the intelligence and character of those making the comments i am focused on what i want to achieve ifyou want to be in politics you have to have a thick skin ms stronach said adding she speaks to many women who want to make a contribution but shy away from going any further because of public scrutiny belinda stronach you have to have a thick skin in politics liberal candidate says sculptured acrylic gel nails- pedicures manicures- waxing eyebrow eyelash tinting- 9056405061 the markham tim hortons free holiday skating its our way of saying thanks j wed like to thank you with a way to glide through the season with a smile enjoy free holiday skating compliments of your local tim hortons let us show you our appreciation for being a part of the markham community visit us for a schedule of ice times and locations then come on out and join in the fun aafc thittkitdm together with you making good things happen february 2425262006 markham fairgrounds 10 x 5 booth 495 10 x 10 starting at 895 call your representative today at 18882117288 f yrnc m events rrtarmm rriafmfftmrit