The Triangle Shirtwaist Factory fire, which occurred on March 25, 1911, was the deadliest industrial disaster in New York City’s history. How sad that this had to happen to those girls and women, they were trapped. The lack of safety measures, such as sprinklers, in the building is evidence of how the owners treated the workers. It is a tragedy that these brave women and girls did not evacuate the burning building safely. We should never forget the bravery of the workers who fought for better working conditions. In short, I think the ERA is a great idea. I think that it is long overdue, and that women should have equal rights in this country. I think that it will help to make women feel more secure, and more likely to take risks and pursue their dreams. The current legal system is unfair to women, and the ERA would help to change that. i hope all these historical issues come to and end and make the changes that we all have been fighting for its about time for some change.