Kline probe goes beyond abortions

[atommom]

Kline's argument still makes no sense to me. If crimes against children were his concern, why ask for records on late-term abortions on women of all ages? He's still trying to muddy the waters.

Topeka — Atty. Gen. Phill Kline’s desire to get the medical records of 90 patients who received abortions is part of a much broader investigation than he has previously stated, it was revealed Thursday.

During oral arguments before the Kansas Supreme Court, Kline’s chief deputy, Eric Rucker, said that Kline was investigating a wide range of allegations of child rape, illegal late-term abortions and failure by clinics to report instances of child abuse.

The investigation also has spilled over into probing births by underage girls, Rucker said.

“Documented evidence of child rape, incest or other sexual felonies existed within a number of records,” Rucker said, emphasizing that the clinics were targets of the investigation.

But Rucker, under questioning from Justice Carol Beier, conceded that Kline, an ardent opponent of abortion, had requested subpoenas of records only from clinics that offered abortions and not records of anyone else who is required to report child abuse, such as teachers and health care professionals.

http://www2.ljworld.com/news/2005/sep/09/kline_probe_goes_beyond_abortions/?kansas_legislature

[Southpaw Bookworm]

1. because crimes against children is NOT the issue

The issue is terrorizing women.

[whatever4]

2. Absolutely nm

[atommom]

3. That's what we've been saying all along, but he has plenty of

supporters here in this red state who are more than willing to believe anything he says. I just hope that by the next election, enough voters are pissed off enough to vote him out!

[ComerPerro]

4. To motivate conservatives, all you need is empty rhetoric

it doesn't matter that your actions run counter to your stated intentions. As long as you say you believe it, that's enough.

[Mabus]

5. It is just part of his general persecution of women who seek help

Especially if they seek help through abortion. Abortion isn't an easy decision for anyone to make especially for the woman making it.

If Kline was really concerned about crimes against children than he would be making it easier for families to come forward with their stories and to seek help. Instead, these strong arm tactics are pushing families to try to deal with situations in their lives - that are obviously out of control - without all the resources. In addition Kline is managing to bring up a lot of things for some that they are trying to put behind them. Like any "compassionate conservative" he is conserving his compassion by disregarding any and all pain he is causing others.