Sep 02 2008
Women’s Issue
1. Some women do not consider abortion a “choice.” They consider it a consequence of a variety of circumstances Unlike Ms. Palin, I think rape and incest should be counted in to those circumstances, but in general, I think the circumstances should be health specific and not lifestyle specific. But the discussion of the issue as a “choice” largely obscures the discourse, and makes it hard to talk about the nuances involved.
2. One’s medical history is supposed to be private
3. The privacy of minors is always protected.
Hence – the idea that privacy and “choice” are part and parcel is quite a bit off. That’s just the framing so we can have a political argument.
Finally – I think it’s sad and distasteful for anyone to be taking issue with Obama”s sensitivity to the needs of a young girl, whose life is already largely altered, permanently, by her circumstances. The larger women’s issues can be discussed without dragging Bristol into it – and everyone knows it. Or do the privacy and choice advocates exalt their rights over the rights of this young girl?
I continue to support, wholeheartedly, the wonderful decency that is the Obama/Biden ticket. And I continue to be grateful not to belong to any political party.
More on Sarah Palin
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