It's gotten worse in DFW over the last 20 years. You don't see cops or HiPo on freeways anymore, which you would think they could have a field day writing tickets.
It's like at a press conference where reporters are yelling "Mr. President! Mr. President!" except it's in the press since they know that's what gets his (favorable) attention.
The only downside is most women say that extended maternity leaves impact the remainder of their career negatively. They don't go right back on the same trajectory.