Many years ago, during the early years of the Obama administration, I saw a “debate” on abortion. This debate, allowed non-approved open questions from the audience. They were so wrapped up in this argument, even the Republicans were snickering. The Republican candidate was, of course, Pro-Birth.
R: “I am all for women’s rights. Completely support equal rights for women.”
The Democrat, had to ask,” Does that include her right to choose to terminate her pregnancy within the law?”
R: “I believe abortion is a form of terrorism. It’s against babies, families and the growth of this country. If every woman aborted their child, where would our future generations come from?”
After trying to hold back a laugh, the D: “ Are you saying that we need to stop abortion or the population will disappear? “
R: “I believe that, yes.”
D: And do you believe Government should tell women what they can and cannot do with their own bodies.”
R: “You said that sir, I did not. No I do not believe that.”
D: “By denying a woman to choose, isn’t that telling her what she can and cannot do with her body?”
R: “NO. That is different. This is a terrorist act against the United States.”
D: “So, if this is terrorism, you feel she should be arrested and sent to Guantanamo”
R: “Well….uh…you know that’s a false…. of course…the…-”
D: (interrupts) “- Can you please responds sir? Guantanamo?”
R: “Of course not.”
D: “So, what should a woman do?”
R: “She should be placed in a home until the baby is delivered.”
D: “Then what, sir? Put up for adoption. Inducted in military birth homes to breed future soldiers? What?”
R: “Yes, the baby should be put up for adoption.”
D: “Sir, do you know how many children are awaiting adoption today ?”
R: “ Uh…I am not, unfortunately.”
D: “This year, just in the U.S. 397,122 children are living without permanent families in the foster care system. 101,666 of these children are eligible for adoption, but nearly 32% of these children will wait over three years in foster care before being adopted. Who will pay for this? Who will pay for the term of pregnancy? Who will pay for medical problems? Who will pay for the birth? Who will pay for the mother’s care? Who will pay for the child’s education, clothes, food?”
R: “ The Federal Government allows generous subsidies for these children.”
D: “Really? Let me ask you, what if the baby is a product of rape?” Todd Akin said, "If it's a legitimate rape, the female body has ways to try to shut that whole thing down." Do you believe that?”
R: “No.”
D: “Rep. Jody Laubenberg in Texas said rape victims don't need access to legal abortion, because they can just use "what's called rape kits, where a woman can get cleaned out." Obviously, this is not how rape kits work. Do you believe that?”
R: “I’m not familiar with rape kits. But, if she’s legitimately raped, why not have the baby anyway and give it up?”
D: “Are you a religious man? If so, how devout are you?”
R: “That’s none of your business. Why do you ask?”
D: “I’m trying to determine if, perhaps, religion has anything to do with your beliefs. I don’t need to know your religion. Just your viewpoint.”
R: “It’s difficult to separate your political beliefs from your religious beliefs, but I believe, as God is my witness, I believe I can separate the two.”
D: “Then let me ask you, do you believe abortion is much more serious than the rape of children by priests.”
R: “Sir, how am I to answer that? Come on, now.”
D: “Truthfully?”
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