Today, NARAL Pro-Choice America launched the first in its series of web videos that shows America just how extreme and radical the McCain-Palin ticket is when it comes to abortion, Roe v. Wade, and a woman's right to choose. And best of all, we have them saying what they believe in their own words -- no spin, no re-interpretation of what they said -- just the real McCain and Palin.
Over the past couple of weeks, I've read a few of the blog posts from people who decry the fact that abortion has become a major issue in this campaign. They worry that the Democrats -- specifically the Democrat named Barack Obama -- are going to lose their races by talking about respecting and defending Roe v. Wade and a woman's right to freedom and privacy.
Well, I'm sorry to tell you this, but abortion is an important issue for millions of women in America and it's an issue that is always used in campaigns -- whether it's a campaign for city council, judge, state legislator, governor, or yes, even President and Vice President of the United States. So, NARAL Pro-Choice America is going to continue speaking up and speaking out about abortion, age-appropriate medically-accurate sex education, about making birth control more affordable, and about making sure rape survivors have access to emergency contraception in the emergency rooms...and a whole host of other issues that involve women's reproductive rights.
Why? Because exposing the records of the most extreme, out-of-touch, radical candidates for President and Vice President that this country has ever seen (and I'm not being hyperbolic here...literally the most anti-choice ticket in history) lets voters know where they stand on issues of choice and reproductive freedom. The anti-choice extremism of McCain-Palin creates a clearer picture for voters on a variety of issues that seem to have nothing, but in fact, have everything to do with a woman's right to choose safe, legal abortion.
Are you worried about which ticket will do a better job in lifting the economy and low-income families out of this downward spiral of higher gas prices, increased food costs, home foreclosures, and no health care? Well, look no further than the federal Title X program or the Alaska state funding for a home for teenage unwed mothers (which Sarah Palin cut funding for in her line-item budget). John McCain voted to eliminate the entire Title X program that provides low-income women with birth control and cancer screenings [Weicker motion to table Helms amendment to FY'89 Labor, HHS, and Education appropriations bill, H.R.4783, 7/25/88; motion to invoke cloture on Family Planning Amendments Act, S.110, 9/26/90.]. So, low-income women who are struggling to get ahead, who can't afford to get pregnant at this time in their lives, who have no health insurance and therefore, can't get cancer screenings anywhere else; women who may be trying to go to school to find a better job, to get out of debt, to provide for their family...where are they supposed to go under a McCain-Palin administration? Back to the streets where they belong in John and Sarah's world.
Are you worried that your health insurance premiums are sky-rocketing and more often than not, your claims are denied? Look no further than insurance equity. John McCain has voted twice against requiring insurance companies who cover Viagra to also cover birth control [Clinton/Reid amendment to FY'06 Budget Resolution, S.Con.Res.18, 3/17/05.]. So, when it comes to health insurance, John McCain and Sarah Palin would say that American women have no right to have their prescriptions covered in the same way that men do. That's how they roll, in John and Sarah's world.
And, are you worried about the invasion of personal privacy that the Bush administration has undertaken in the most brazen of ways: wire taps, warrant-less search and seizure, outing CIA operatives, unlimited detentions...injecting themselves into every aspect of our lives? Then finally draw the line between abortion and the loss of privacy rights in this country. These are the same politicians who want to step into your bedrooms and tell you whether or not you can use contraception, whether or not public schools can teach teens how to be safe and prevent disease with real sex education, whether or not your emergency room physician gives you emergency contraception if, God forbid, you find yourself a victim of rape; and yes, whether or not you can have an abortion. John McCain and Sarah Palin both believe that they, as politicians with fully anti-choice voting records and actions in their political careers, have the right to make those decisions for you. They want politicians to decide for you and your family about the most personal, private decision some families ever have to make. That's how it is in John and Sarah's world.
Please take a moment to watch this video.
Watch it and then tell your friends: It's about more than just a woman's right to choose. A woman's right to choose is a very good indicator of the kind of politicians John McCain and Sarah Palin really are.
There is no reason why abortion should come into play in the first place. A woman has the right to decide whether or not she wants a baby and is ready to have one. But if the answer to either of these questions is "no" then she shouldn't be having sex. That's all. The only way to make a baby is through sex (either natural or artificial.) It's not quantum physics, it's really quite simple.
Sure, not all sex results in pregnancy. If a woman is not ready for sex and wishes to chance it, go ahead. But if she gets pregnant, she's got no one to blame but herself. The baby should not have to be denied life because of her dumb decisions: It had nothing to do with her faulty logic.
If birth control fails, that's not an excuse to end an pregnancy. Birth control is not 100%, and illusions are not maintained to show this. If birth control fails, then the woman is still at fault because she chose to have sex when abstience is the only 100% way to avoid pregnancy Same goes for struggling women. You don't want another kid, don't have sex. Simple.
As for rape, that's truly a tragedy, and the victim deserves support. However, as innocent as a rape victim is, a child that results from rape is more innocent still. Ending the pregnancy punishes it, when blame should be placed on the rapist. Pregnancies from rape are a tiny portion of all pregnancies anyway, and it assumes that a rape claim is true simply because it is made. Long lists of problems with it, but to keep it short, rape is not an excuse to take an innocent life.
Generosity? I'm not paying for some woman's bad decisions, and neither should anyone else. Compassion? That's not how countries are run. As for logic, well, you seem to not grasp the simple concept that procreation is the purpose of sex. If you don't want to swallow poison, don't put it in your mouth..
As far as the Big Brother issue........all that I ask is that the Government make this Country safe for me. I care not how they do it as long as they keep doing the same fantastic job they have been doing for the past 8 years. Only those with something to hide(those who try to do ill will to our citizens)should be complaining about the great job being done. I think there should be cameras on every corner of every street in America. How often have people been busted for doing wrong thanks to good video survailance and name one person whose rights have been infringed on.
Fortunately, faith based and non-secular, non-profit organizations exist to help unwed mothers.
This must bring u some comfort, that your hard earned money isn't going towards someone else's mistake in life.
Enjoy your self righteousness.
One of the most notorious criminals on the top of the FBI most wanted list is still alive. There are no such things as bad teams, just bad leaders.
If your neighbor came into your home and killed your family and you were the survivor, wouldn't you do AND expect the authorities to DO everything in their power to bring the responsible person to justice? How would you feel if they knew were the perp was living, but decided to bug other neighbors instead? Think about it...its perspective :)
Pro-choice is not synonymous with pro-abortion.
Pro-life is synonymous with anti-choice.
This is an interesting stat from http://www.abortionno.org/Resources/fastfacts.html
Who's having abortions (religion)?
Women identifying themselves as Protestants obtain 37.4% of all abortions in the U.S.; Catholic women account for 31.3%, Jewish women account for 1.3%, and women with no religious affiliation obtain 23.7% of all abortions. 18% of all abortions are performed on women who identify themselves as "Born-again/Evangelical".
I advocate comprehensive sex education for teens as opposed to abstinence only.
Let us empower our young people to take responsibility for their sexual activity and go about it responsibly and as informed individuals.
Wise up women and parents of female (and male) children everywhere. Your fertility rights are at risk in more than just the abortion front.
Still, I will NOT FORGIVE NARAL FOR ITS GRATUITOUS, PREMATURE ENDORSEMENT OF BARAK OBAMA. Even though I will likely support him in the General election. I was incensed that they presumptuosly endorsed him in the primary...against and equally pro-choice candidate. It was galling to me as a Hillary supporter and I still believe it smacked of Kate Michelman's ultimate (and stupid) revenge. I was a substantial contributor before, but I will never give them another dime unless I see a full apology for this abysmal treatment of another Pro-Choice candidate.
Again, I will vote for Obama, anyway...but I will disavow NARAL forever.
It is a matter of fact that in the early Slave-Trading days, there was such a bounty of new labor that many slave owners found it cheaper to work slaves to death than feed, and take care of them even minimally. Later on they needed the slaves to procreate to create future labor.
I get the feeling that this is just a vestigial carry over of that era.
I am no Freud, but I suspect, for some, this is a way to mentally proclaim a superior moral ground to wipe out the inherited guilt and for others, it is a very cynical way to PRETEND a higher moral ground to cover up for all the other abuses they perpetrate.
Thoughts??
And, by the way, this is no longer about me, it's about my grandchildren and the choices they should have in the future.
If one doesn't believe abortion is the path to take that's okay with me. Please sweep your own doorstep before you bring your broom to mine!
How we define and value life is relevant to all in society, and all should have a say.
J
ROE v Wade was killed by technology, by the way. The trimester viability bit has been superceded by the remarkable improvements in premature infant care that have pushed ever downward the gestation length at which babies are able to survive and even prosper.
No, it's not as simple as that. Politicians are not crazy enough to try such given the considerable diversity of opinion. The Supreme Court's imposition of its will upon the political system is what has perpetuated the animosity you are exhibiting.