I’m so disgusted by the behavior of “conservatives,” both the pundit class and those here on FR, that I simply have to hold my tongue and walk away.
Akin was simply repeating what John Wilke MD said. Wilke was distinguishing “legitimate” (i.e., forcible) rape from statutory rape, which though illegal is usually consensual and therefore does not induce the stress, psychological and physical trauma that forcible rape creates.
And I’m still not convinced Wilke’s main point from a physiological standpoint was wrong. Animal models consistently demonstrate higher rates of spontaneous miscarriage related to high stress.
We taught NFP for ten years including couples who wanted children. Stress negatively effects fertility. Period. What is more stressful than what Akin was addressing, forcible rape?
So there IS plenty of medical science to back up his and Wilke’s point. Their position has not been refuted in this regard.
More importantly is that we do not as a culture condone capital punishment for rapists. Why the hell are we making an exception for capital punishment for the other innocent victim, the child conceived?!?
But the “conservatives” followed Romney’s lead and threw Akin under the bus. Even catholic Ryan caved upon Romney’s lead. This is a microcosm of what we can expect from the GOP on social issues going forward.
A pox on both parties and their sycophant pundits both here on FR and elsewhere.
Yes I’m going to hold my nose and vote R/R. But this country is due for chastisement of Biblical proportions and R/R will not save us from what is heading our way.
Quote that Movie ..... Rob Roy takes a deep breath and declares, “It’s not the baby that needs killin’. ... We do not kill the innocent in order to punish the guilty.
or do the math. A woman can get pregnant only 6 days per month. What are the chances she gets raped during that time frame.
or more math. There are at least ONE THOUSAND INNOCENT BABIES KILLED EVERY STINKING DAY. YOU WANT TO ADD TO THAT?