what eye thynk: There actually are historical opinions in both church and medical writings that a uterus must be in a “state of excitement” in order to conceive; but these writings date from the 19th Century! This man is a full blown nut case who wants to return us to the 1800s and he wants to help run my country? (Who needs modern science? It’s all a liberal conspiracy!)
2. Then there is Joe Walsh, Republican candidate for the U.S. House of Representatives from Illinois. When asked about exceptions in cases of rape or the life of the mother he had this to say: "This is an issue that opponents of life throw out there to make us look unreasonable. There's no such exception as life of the mother, and as far as health of the mother, same thing, with advances in science and technology. Health of the mother has been, has become a tool for abortions any time under any reason." When questioned further, he added: “With modern technology and science, you can't find one instance" in which a woman would actually die.
what eye thynk: Exhibit B--Nut Case No. 2! Exceptions are unnecessary because we can cure anyone of anything!
I can’t help but wonder about the “life of the mother“ exception that keeps popping up. No matter whether you believe it should or it shouldn‘t be an exception, either way begs the question: Why does the life of an embryo deserve so much more protection than the life a fully corporeal woman? Did the entire conservative population of the United States wake up one morning and discover that they were blessed by God with the right to choose who lives and who doesn’t?
3. Most recently we have Richard Mourdock, Republican candidate for U.S. Senate in Indiana: "I think, even when life begins in that horrible situation of rape, that it is something that God intended to happen."
what eye thynk: Yes, Richard Mourdock is God’s personal assistant, put on earth to keep us informed of God’s intentions. I feel so much better.
When Mr. Mourdock reaches that age when “performing” is difficult, do you think he’ll recognize his impotence as God’s intention or will he be popping a couple of Viagra with his morning O.J.?
4. And, of course, we have to consider Mitt Romney.
- During his campaign for governor of Massachusetts, his platform stated “The choice to have an abortion is a deeply personal one. Women should be free to choose based on their own beliefs, not the government's."
- As governor he vetoed a bill that would allow rape victims to be given information about emergency contraception. The state legislature voted to override his veto.
- In October 2011, when asked if he would support a constitutional amendment that would establish the definition of life at conception, he answered “Absolutely”. His campaign site boasts this position: “Mitt believes that life begins at conception and wishes that the laws of our nation reflected that view. But while the nation remains so divided, he believes that the right next step is for the Supreme Court to overturn Roe v. Wade", which would, of course, make any abortion illegal.
- In August 2012 he was quoted as saying, “My position has been clear throughout this campaign; I’m in favor of abortion being legal in the case of rape and incest, and the health and life of the mother.” A few hours later, his campaign tried to clarify Mr. Romney’s stand by saying that he would approve of abortion only to save the life of the mother--rape and incest were off the board.
- In October 2012 Mr. Romney told the Des Moines Register that he would block American family-planning funds to any foreign health center that “provides, refers for, or even takes a pro-choice position on abortion”.
what eye thynk: So Mr. Romney was pro-choice before he was pro-life before he was pro-life sort of. He wants to overturn Roe v. Wade, which would make ALL abortion illegal, but thinks it would be okay to save the mother. (Would that be before or after all abortions are rendered illegal?). And he thinks rape and incest victims should also be exempted…no wait, they’re off the exemption list…yes, uh no, er maybe I didn’t mean that…ummm. I’ll have my staff get back to you.
"My position has been clear throughout..."?! He has had so many positions on this issue that it’s a wonder he hasn’t hired a full-time staff member to follow him around and try to explain his opinion d’ jour. I mean, really, he couldn't even stay on message during his one term as governor!
. My final word --
All of these men claim to be conservative Christians. I find it insulting that they believe me incapable of making my own choices; and I find it appalling that they claim Christ as their guide on this.
When did Christianity and misogyny become synonymous? I guess I slept through that Sunday school lesson.
"When did Christianity and misogyny become synonymous?" They didn't. Did the Christ ever utter a word, just one, to support the claims of these extreme right wing bozo's? I'm thinking HE didn't. Jesus was about love, not hating.
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