Frankly, I couldn't care less about the current political climate. My ethics are not based on what some politician tells me.
I explained why my position is fair. What argument do you have other than being too greedy to do the right thing?
Your position is fair for your particular circumstances and perspective and that's fine, but don't expect others to follow your values when their situation is different. You not only wanted a wife, but also a housewife, and therfore, you made your bed and you will sleep in it. I caution others out there to think very very carefully before going down the road that you did.
The FACT is that MOST women awarded alimony fought for it and believe they should be paid when the marriage ends simply because they have a uterus. THAT is the current political climate, i.e. to get something for nothing.
Believing and expecting that someone else should pay your way through life just because you are a woman is GREED!! You see, I'm on the GIVING end of that greed, and for you to imply that I"M greedy is ABSURD!!
I suggest you read about the recent co-habitation law passed in Florida a couple of years ago and ask yourself why there was a need for that law. The pendulum will swing the other way in favor of putting a clamp on these rediculous alimony laws because it is the RIGHT thing to do!!