Barack's Gift to the Talibornagains

[AnnieBW]

Via White House press release, President Obama's statement on the anniversary of Roe v. Wade:

On the 36th anniversary of Roe v. Wade, we are reminded that this decision not only protects women’s health and reproductive freedom, but stands for a broader principle: that government should not intrude on our most private family matters. I remain committed to protecting a woman’s right to choose.

While this is a sensitive and often divisive issue, no matter what our views, we are united in our determination to prevent unintended pregnancies, reduce the need for abortion, and support women and families in the choices they make. To accomplish these goals, we must work to find common ground to expand access to affordable contraception, accurate health information, and preventative services.

On this anniversary, we must also recommit ourselves more broadly to ensuring that our daughters have the same rights and opportunities as our sons: the chance to attain a world-class education; to have fulfilling careers in any industry; to be treated fairly and paid equally for their work; and to have no limits on their dreams. That is what I want for women everywhere.

[BootinUp]

1. good/ nt

[MineralMan]

2. Nicely done.

More exploding heads to come...

[GreenPartyVoter]

3. Beautiful!

[blaze]

4. Nicely stated AnnieBW. Thank you. n/t

[B o d i]

5. Nice :) Like I always say re: the abortion issue, if you're anti-abortion, then don't have one.

[Mind_your_head]

6. Why do you say it's a 'gift' to them? For attack? OR

Maybe they (or at least a lot of the ladies) are breathing a huge collective sigh of relief? (in which case, it IS a 'gift')

[AnnieBW]

8. Sorry, forgot the sarcasm icon

I was being sarcastic. It was a gift to US, not to them!

[Mind_your_head]

12. A gift to all.....

and there is no one on this planet who takes abortion 'lightly'.

Preventing unintended pregnancies is KEY to ending abortions (nobody WANTS to have an abortion).

Contraception is key (and, NO ~ easy access to contraceptives does NOT foster greater promiscuity among teenagers (or adults).

[Sal Minella]

7. Well, off into tears once again I go ........

[firedupdem]

9. That's my President! nt

[Triana]

10. AWESOME. He has a personal stake in this too - his two beautiful girls. n/t

[proud patriot]

11. there he goes making sense again

:)

[FatDave]

13. Don't abortions usually go down under democrats?

Aren't a fair number of abortions tied to the economy? I know I sure couldn't afford a new baby right now. And then there's the whole birth control and sex ed stuff.

[Laelth]

14. Obama rocks.

Every new day brings more proof. :)

:dem:

-Laelth

[Ishoutandscream2]

15. A nice first three days for Obama

I have to say, I have been very, very impressed thus far.

[Laelth]

16. k&r for the rights of MY daughters.

Obama rocks. :)

:dem:

-Laelth

[BlancheSplanchnik]

17. His last paragraph here--SO powerful!!

On this anniversary, we must also recommit ourselves more broadly to ensuring that our daughters have the same rights and opportunities as our sons: the chance to attain a world-class education; to have fulfilling careers in any industry; to be treated fairly and paid equally for their work; and to have no limits on their dreams. That is what I want for women everywhere.

wow, I can't stop being overwhelmed with admiration for this man.....

[supernova]

18. We (heart) you, Mr Pres.!

:loveya:

:patriot:

I don't think even Bubba wrote so eloquent a response to the forced-birthers.

[11 Bravo]

19. "Eat shit and die, assholes" has never been so eloquently said.

[SoxFan]

20. Not what he said or meant at all

Some of Obama's strongest supporters are seamless garment/consistent life ethic Catholic Democrats. Tim Kaine and Bob Casey are the two most prominent examples. Obama's committment to finding common ground with pro-life progressives and moderates is a welcome change from the polarizing name-calling that frequently infects any discussion of this issue.

Obama's words weren't directed towards the Christian Right. They were directed towards the Catholic Left.