FDA's Reproductive Health and the religious right

Tres

There is really no question that the right dished it out to Clinton with a zest and fullness unmatched in US political history. Had that not been the case, you and NH could argue that Bush should be treated differently, but it wasn't, and you can't. He gets no pass.

But he shouldn't get one anyway. No elected official should. The citizen's job to speak his/her mind and work towards policies they think ought to be in place. If they think a politician has an agenda which he is not being forthright concerning, then it's fine to argue against such.

I would advise a search of the International Legal literature on the role of China in controling the reproductive rights ( relative to gender of newborn) of women.

I know that China has a shadey record. Why don't you provide the burden of proof, NH.

Blatham - Howdy, neighbor! Good to hear from you.

I think you're reading something into what I wrote, though I'm sure it was not intentional. I don't recall asking anyone to give Bush a pass. I believe I was commenting on those who wished, and continue to wish, to give Clinton one. I personally don't waste my time bashing either of them. I like to stick to more useful exchanges.

The problem I think we run into here from time to time is that you think I'm sticking up for someone, when I'm really trying to stick up for something: the truth, logic, reasonableness. (All of course only as I see them.)

So in this case, I do think it completely appropriate to discuss Bush's or Clinton's records and positions on abortion, I don't think it's right or even useful to talk about Clinton's zipper or whether Bush looks like a chimp. I don't think Clinton is off-limits because he's no longer president, nor do I think Bush is off-limits by virtue of still holding the office.

I guess it really comes down to why you're here. When I see people call Bush or Clinton or anyone names, I come to the conclusion that they aren't really interested in discussing anything; I assume they just came here hoping to show other people with whom they agree how clever they are. (And that's not a slap at any one person or group. My dislike for such antics is decidedly non-partisan.)

Tres

Then, we are in agreement.

Crikey......

Bringing this back to the top of the list to see if I can get anymore discussion. Can we try not to bash either Bush or Clinton?

So, has eveyone who wants to acted on this stuff yet?

Checking in. Too angry and depressed to post anything intelligent.

the current administrations policy regrading womens reproductive rights amount to legalized rape by the state.

http://www.nytimes.com/2003/02/18/opinion/18KRIS.html

Well, at least you recognize it. :wink: