The New York Times > Washington > Senator Clinton Speaks of 'Common Ground' on Abortion
In addition to her description of abortion as a "tragic choice" for many," Mrs. Clinton said that faith and organized religion were the "primary" reasons that teenagers abstain from sexual relations, and reminded the audience that during the 1990's, she promoted "teen celibacy" as a way to reduce the number of unwanted pregnancies.
Anyone sensing a bit of political calculation? Look for more of this type of rhetoric from Presidential Wannabe HRC.
Posted by Tim at January 25, 2005 10:19 AMGee Ibelieve her, I believe her. But I believe in the Tooth Fairy too.
Posted by: TJ Jackson at January 25, 2005 10:49 AMGee Ibelieve her, I believe her. But I believe in the Tooth Fairy too.
Posted by: TJ Jackson at January 25, 2005 10:51 AMWashington Post on President Bush's statement to antiabortion protesters in Washington: "Although banning abortion is a top priority of the Christian conservatives who make up the core of his electoral base, Bush chose to make his remarks by telephone from the presidential retreat at Camp David rather than address the protesters in person, and he spoke only indirectly about the goal of outlawing abortion. Similarly, in his inaugural address last week, the president did not use the word "abortion'..."
http://www.washingtonpost.com/wp-dyn/articles/A32959-2005Jan24.html
Hmmm...political calculation?
"[Senator Clinton] also cited research estimating that 15,000 abortions a year are by women who have been sexually assaulted, one of several reasons, she said, that morning-after emergency contraception should be made available over the counter."
http://www.ndol.org/ndol_ci.cfm?kaid=131&subid=192&contentid=253131
Can we find a middle ground, or should President Bush publicly state that he will fight the ability of sexually assaulted women to have access to morning after pills?
Posted by: Tom at January 25, 2005 07:52 PMThe only object of Power is Power.
-- Comrade O'Brien, Inner Party, Airstrip One, Oceania, 1984
