Here is Ms Joanne Kenen (Politico)raising the question of if Birth Control will be a good issue for Democrats to run on in 2008—Birth Control Moms?
When Reporter George Stephanopolous brought this up a couple of weeks ago I thought he was just out in left field. Now I wonder if he was just a scouting party for the Obama Election Operation. I wonder how that fits into Journalistic Ethics.
Then, last night, apparently Republican Candidate Newt Gingrich went on the offensive with CNN moderator John King, brushing past the question and going after the media for having a double standard.
I have to ask, since I didn't see the debate yesterday, did Newt really accuse the President of the United States, Barack Obama, of voting, when he was a State Senator, for allowing infanticide? Unbelievable. Is nothing sacred? And then Mr Newt said that (in the words of Left in Lowell's Jack Mitchell), our surrogates, the media, failed to question Mr Obama on this. I find it hard to believe the Press left rocks unturned.
There was some questioning, by Mr Alexander Burns, at Politico as to if Candidate Obama was not asked about this in 2008. After some hemming and hawing, Mr Burns is saying he is less sure at this point.
But, getting to Newt's point, is there some time and distance rule about abortions gone bad—that is to say the baby is still alive outside the womb? If the baby, or is it still a fetus, home free after some time, or if taken into another room? Or is the issue that once the Mother decides to kill the little tyke the tyke's days are numbered, regardless. Will the Peter Singer rules apply? Up to two years?
I believe some see a certain cynicism about all of this.
Let's be clear. The Republican candidates for the Presidential Nomination don't seem to be saying no birth control for women (or men, for that matter, given that most of the birth control I see on the shelves are the tried and true system designed to prevent disease, etc.
Abortion is a more open issue. Looking at the voters, about 80% see it as a right and about 80% see it as wrong. As Sally says, in When Harry Met Sally, "You do the math."
So, we have three issues here: Birth Control, Abortion and the fairness of the MSM. I don't think it is obvious that anyone has this all under control.
Regards — Cliff
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I put the entire spectrum of the subject matter under the heading of acute moral and ethical relativism......run amok!!! There is no longer anything sacred because nothing is sacred. Instant gratification of our every little impulse.....and damn the cost. Convenience.....not INconvenience......
The folks who stayed home during the Viet Nam conflict and shared their saliva with returning troops who couldn't afford the deferment....or were.....well....patriotic (which was...and still is....synonymous with "unenlightened") have bred...created offspring in their own image....and the offspring have bred.....and the ME generation is back...in force.
Well I'm overwhelmed.
Not sure if I can ever change anyone's mind.
For example, Sisters of Life serves pregnant women and mothers with children, who would be at risk of abortion. Because they serve everyone, not just Catholics, they're forced into this mandate.
http://sistersoflife.org/response-to-hhs-mandate
" Because the gift of life is intrinsically linked to love, we also affirm and fully support the authentic teaching of the Catholic Church regarding marriage and sexuality. This includes an understanding that sterilization and contraception are gravely against God’s plan for human life and love, and we believe, in the end, are false promises that undermine the peace and freedom in commitment that are fruits of authentic human love."
"This mandate is an offensive and dangerous infringement upon the natural and Constitutional rights of American citizens. The only just solution to this infringement of rights is to rescind the HHS rule. We call upon members of Congress and the Executive Branch to reverse this decision as soon as possible, and we invite our fellow citizens to join with us in prayer and fasting that our Nation may be protected from this great threat against liberty."
http://sistersoflife.org/response-to-hhs-mandate
Cliff, I've lost much patience with others, and only think uncharitable thoughts. I understand they are just following party orders. To claim Catholics are sheep, umm... look in the mirror yourselves.
Otherwise confused and lost, why this attack is taking place against the Catholic Church again? I saw what Jack posted, which was a counter protest in Dracut this morning, and I became physically ill how close this issue is hitting home and distorted it has become.
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