McCain has been very firm about his pro-life standing. By throwing in his “pro-life” stance into the mix and from what we have learned through the past few months about this stance, we know that McCain does not believe women should be entitled to the right to choose and to have control over their own bodies. What some might now know, however, is that McCain is also against a woman’s right to obtain birth control, (although it is about time he actually made a decision about where he stands on birth control–although someone else probably told him where he should stand on the issue) which 99% of women in the United States will be on at one point or another throughout their lives; to add, McCain is also against the right to emergency contraception.
So what would a John McCain women’s clinic be like?
Yeah, something like that.
Sadly, McCain’s pro-life record couldn’t be worse. He voted to permit federally funded Title X family planning clinics (like Planned Parenthood) to decline to counsel women on abortion services. He has repeatedly voted to deny low-income women access to abortion care except in cases of rape, incest or life endangerment. He voted in favor of four anti-choice US Supreme Court nominees, putting a woman’s right to choose under direct attack. He supports and voted in favor of the Unborn Victims of Violence Act and has also voted in support of “almost every important pro-life law proposed in the last decade.” He had also released a statement on the Federal Abortion Ban on April 18, 2007, saying:
“Today’s Supreme Court ruling is a victory for those who cherish the sanctity of life and integrity of the judiciary. The ruling ensures that an unacceptable and unjustifiable practice will not be carried out on our innocent children. It also clearly speaks to the importance of nominating and confirming strict constructionist judges who interpret the law as it is written, and do not usurp the authority of Congress and state legislatures. As we move forward, it is critically important that our party continues to stand on the side of life.”
Taking a look at just these few issues regarding women’s rights and issues that John McCain has voted on, it’s obvious to say that the video above isn’t an exaggeration at all. The truly unfortunate fact of the matter is that according to a recent Planned Parenthood Action Fund poll [PDF] half of female voters in 16 battleground states don’t know enough about McCain’s views on reproductive health. This is due to the fact that the mass media will not cover McCain’s horrendous anti-choice record because they will not admit that there is currently a presidential candidate so anti-woman. What’s even more appalling is that 1 in 4 pro-choice McCain supporters would be less likely to vote for McCain after knowing he opposes Roe v. Wade and backs abstinence-only education.
This is the time to truly educate yourself on the candidates and the issues they stand firm on. McCain is a true misogynist who will do what is in his power to take the rights women have fought hard for since the early 70′s away and moreover, he will stand firm on his belief that teenagers should only have access to abstinence-only education.
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Although it will always be a sticky subject, I believe that your post and assessment of McCain is dead on, thank you for bringing it to light. Let’s vote a woman into power for a change and see some real impact in the U.S.
How about you, Holly?
Abstinence only education is like teaching kids about horse and carriage.
The point is that all kids and teens need to be educated about what life with child is like, and ultimately it is the woman’s decision as to how to raise the child.
Although it will always be a sticky subject, I believe that your post and assessment of McCain is dead on, thank you for bringing it to light. Let’s vote a woman into power for a change and see some real impact in the U.S.
How about you, Holly?
Abstinence only education is like teaching kids about horse and carriage.
The point is that all kids and teens need to be educated about what life with child is like, and ultimately it is the woman’s decision as to how to raise the child.
I wanted to leave a comment about abortion. Before, I was sort of on the fence about whether or not I was pro-life or pro-choice. I, myself, wouldn't have an abortion, but I feel like people should have the right to choose. I am against abortions being used instead of birth control, but for abortions in the case of rape.
After reading this your article, I realized that I am pro-choice. Your article clarified that for me. John McCain and Sarah Palin don't deserve to take that choice away from the women of America. I can't wait to watch her speech tonight. I hope you will write an article about it.
I'm glad to see that someone isn't praising her and sees her the way I do. She's definitely not for women's rights. She's just another puppet of the Republican party.
I think all women are happy now! Now, let us see what Obama is going to do for them!
what is in his power to take the rights women have fought hard for since the early 70’s away and moreover
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