Monday, August 20, 2012

Gradations of rape per Ryan


Todd Akin­‑Paul Ryan’s definition of rape:

Akin and Ryan cosponsored legislation that essentially said that rape only mattered if it was “forcible.” If you believe it, parse it.

In every way, shape, and form, this is reprehensible.
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  1. ZoePDXAugust 20, 2012 at 9:10 PM

    just bought an obama lawn sign and a sweatshirt and donated to the campaign...

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    1. Paul BetzAugust 20, 2012 at 9:36 PM

      Thank you so much. I know Obama is an imperfect candidate, but he's the best we have.

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  2. Tom M FranklinAugust 21, 2012 at 12:29 PM

    Back in 1995 NC Representative Henry Aldridge made the first of these ignorant public statements by claiming that women who were raped didn't get pregnant because in that circumstance "the juices don't flow."

    NPR did a story on the subject on the 20th, with a Nick Baumann, a writer for Mother Jones. http://www.npr.org/2012/08/20/159392690/examining-the-truth-about-rape-and-pregnancy

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