Nancy Keenan Talks Extreme Anti-Choice Politicians with Rachel Maddow
Our own Nancy Keenan, president of NARAL Pro-Choice America, stopped by The Rachel Maddow Show last night to talk about the recent slew of outrageous anti-choice comments from the campaign trail.
Most recently, we heard Richard Mourdock, who is running for Senate in Indiana, say that pregnancy resulting from rape is "something that God intended to happen."
But that's not all. Rep. Paul Ryan has called rape just another "method of conception." And Rep. Todd Akin drew national attention by claiming that pregnancy rarely occurs from a "legitimate rape" because "the female body has ways to try to shut that whole thing down."
Romney has not withdrawn his endorsement of Richard Mourdock. In fact, the only candidate that Mitt Romney has supported in a campaign ad is Mourdock. Has Romney told Mourdock to take down the ads? No.
President Obama spoke out against Mourdock's comments on The Tonight Show with Jay Leno in front of millions of viewers: "This is exactly why you don't want politicians - mostly male - making decisions about women's health care decisions." His campaign released its own ad so that voters know where the Romney-Ryan ticket stands.
This is certainly not the first time Romney has failed to stand with women. When Rush Limbaugh called Sandra Fluke "a slut," Romney simply said: "It's not the language I would have used."
Romney's refusal to withdraw his endorsement shows voters that he is anything but moderate on choice.
As Nancy Keenan stated, "The American public is not stupid. And I think they're going to see through [the Romney-Ryan ticket] and understand that there's only one person who supports a woman's right to choose, and that's President Barack Obama."
We are horrified by these anti-choice comments and appalled that Romney refuses to withdraw his endorsement for Mourdock.
On November 6, make sure you support the candidate who trusts women to make their own personal decisions: pro-choice President Barack Obama.
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Scary and chilling - please keep up the great work to stop these extremists in their tracks!
The detail(s) that seem to be over looked .. are that women are not having sex ALONE (or it would be called masturbation)!
Meaning, *IF I NEED BIRTH CONTROL* it is because A MAN DIDN'T USE ANY or THAT IT FAILED !! (AND THAT HE WAS NOT/WOULD NOT be pleased to hear "I'm pregnant!".)
You show me, out of the majority of cases of 'voluntary abortion'; a larger portion of men opposing her making that choice, than the portion grateful and relieved. Either present with her, or well aware that she is there. (wink, nudge) Or... not around at all denying its even 'his'. (*I will bet a dollar, its the two latter of the hypothetical choices!!!*)
How dare anyone try to penalize a demographic of women by shaming them, for a condition, it took two to make and most often ONE person is raising that child alone. Usually, one person supporting that child alone. Then those are the ones who are shamed for needing public assistance with healthcare, 'cash aid', and contraceptives.
Show me the portion of men contributing to the cost of contraceptives. If you're lucky he bought condoms ... which, for me, are laughable! I have gotten pregnant using a condom, that didn't break! I have gotten pregnant 'on the pill'! I actually have been doing, pretty well, without any more than condoms, until this year!
I think what we should really be discussing here... Is the number of dead-beat Dads (and Mom's for that matter) out there and the, much needed, increase of child support obligations.
I challenge you to show me the number of women in 'My' demographic; single, absent parent, and $50.00 a week in child support(which is usually equal to or more than he is ordered to pay).
Which, stops and starts sporadically. Likely, in conjunction with me being on and off 'Cash Aid' vs. the number of single parents receiving more than their court order, on time, every time.
Make no mistake, I do not think less of him. I was bitter when there was nothing, but before I knew it, I was getting something at least. I have always been grateful for it, and I admire the relatively consistent contribution.
That's why I have never sought out increasing the payments. $175.00 mo. Since I was still pregnant with her, 16 yrs. ago. I received nothing for the first eight years and every week for the last eight, give or take.
What needs to happen, is to stop applying for welfare after becoming pregnant. Apply for Child Support. By increasing child support garnishments to a more realistic amount.
One that actually mirrors what it takes to raise (your half) a child. It should be payed to her as 'Welfare' would have been. Then, you garnish the absent parent much like it already is.
Sadly, I'm sure you'll find, that the ratio; of men paying consistent monthly support vs. the men not paying enough, or simply not paying at all, is tragically skewed 'NOT in favor' of ever seeing a reimbursement of obligation.
It is doubtful, that 'most' women are receiving; adequate, prompt, and consistent child support from absent fathers. I have the safety of what I have always had in my family. Dysfunctional as I am, and neurotic as they may be... I know that they will always be there for me. They wish they had someone to marry me off to. I am a nut-bag, so there are no 'takers'.
Another one, of many, factors that enters into the 'choice' you cannot and will not take from me. Traits like mine are genetic. For all the world seems to think of ME, I would think they would appreciate my gift to population control. Can you imagine ... a half dozen of me???
If you have a penis (ie; loaded gun), you better put it on safety (ie; vasectomy) before EVER GETTING IN THE WAY OF OUR REPRODUCTIVE CHOICES again!
Or, WE WILL MAKE SURE & CUT THEM OFF OF YOU OURSELVES!! (We can buy the replacement parts in stores nationwide!!! However, sex for 'him' will never be the same!)
The detail(s) that seem to be over looked... are that women are not having sex ALONE (or it would be called masturbation)!
Meaning, *IF I NEED BIRTH CONTROL* it is because A MAN DIDN’T USE ANY or THAT IT FAILED !! (AND THAT HE WAS NOT/WOULD NOT be pleased to hear "I'm pregnant!")
You show me, out of the majority of cases of 'voluntary abortion'; a larger portion of men opposing her making that choice, than the portion grateful and relieved. Either present with her or well aware that she is there. (Wink, nudge) Or... not around at all denying it’s even 'his'. (*I will bet a dollar, it’s the latter of the two!!!*)
How dare anyone try to penalize a demographic of women by shaming them, for a condition, it took two to make and most often ONE person is raising that child alone. Usually, one person supporting that child alone. Then those are the ones who are shamed for needing public assistance with healthcare, 'cash aid', and contraceptives.
Show me the portion of men contributing to the cost of contraceptives. If you're lucky he bought condoms ... which, for me, are laughable! I have gotten pregnant using a condom, that didn't break! I have gotten pregnant 'on the pill'! I actually have been doing, pretty well, without any more than condoms, until this year!
I think what we should really be discussing here... Is the number of dead-beat Dads (and Mom’s for that matter) out there and the, much needed, increase of child support obligations. I challenge you to show me the number of women in 'My' demographic; single, absent parent, and $50.00 a week in child support (which is usually equal to or more than he is ordered to pay). Which, stops and starts sporadically? Likely, in conjunction with me being on and off 'Cash Aid' vs. the number of single parents receiving more than their court order, on time, every time.
Make no mistake; I do not think less of him. I was bitter when there was nothing, but before I knew it, I was getting something at least. I have always been grateful for it, and I admire the relatively consistent contribution. That’s why I have never sought out increasing the payments. $175.00 mo. Since I was still pregnant with her, 16yrs. ago. I received nothing for the first eight years and every week for the last eight, give or take.
What needs to happen is to stop applying for welfare after becoming pregnant. Apply for Child Support. By increasing child support garnishments to a more realistic amount. One that actually mirrors what it takes to raise (your half) a child. It should be payed to her as 'Welfare' would have been. Then, you garnish the absent parent much like it already is.
Sadly, I'm sure you'll find, that the ratio; of men paying consistent monthly support vs. The men not paying enough, or simply not paying at all, is tragically skewed 'NOT in favor’ of ever seeing a reimbursement of obligation.
It is doubtful, that 'most' women are receiving; adequate, prompt, and consistent child support from absent fathers. I have the safety of what I have always had in my family. Dysfunctional as I am and neurotic as they may be... I know that they will always be there for me. They wish they had someone to marry me off to. I am a nut bag, so there are no ‘takers’.
Another one, of many, factors that enters into the 'choice' you cannot and will not take from me. Traits like mine are genetic. For all the world seems to think of ME, I would think they would appreciate my gift to population control. Can you imagine ... a half dozen of me???
If you have a penis (i.e.; loaded gun), you better put it on safety (i.e.; vasectomy) before EVER GETTING IN THE WAY OF OUR REPRODUCTIVE CHOICES again!
Or, WE WILL MAKE SURE & CUT THEM OFF OF YOU OURSELVES!! (We can buy the replacement parts in stores nationwide!!! However, sex for 'him' will never be the same!)
Last ditch effort to reach women (and others) who may be leaning towards Romney. Daughters (5-17 years old) ask their moms to make the right choice so they'll still have one.
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