2012 ELECTION

[HairOfTheDog]

Legitimate rape? Women have a natural ability not to get pregnant during a rape???

You've never heard this before?

I learned this in fifth grade. It was in the same class where they taught us how women wearing skirts are just asking for it and that when they say, "NO", they really mean "give it to me harder".

*edit to add

It's a ridiculous and mock-worthy concept; I agree. Akins and those like him are the only ones that should turn in their man cards, imo.

I really like Paul Ryan's economic and budget mindset. But, in reading about Akin's ignorant "legitimate rape" statement, I'm reminded of Ryan's voting record on abortion and violence against women.

-In 2011, Akin was one of 226 sponsors of the No Taxpayer Funding for Abortion Act, which, among other things, sought to rewrite the definition of rape (to change the language to "forcible rape") in an effort to make it harder for women to get a post-rape abortion.

Akin is a dumbass who has put Romney's and Ryan's (and most of the GOP's) voting history when it comes to abortion and violence against women in the spotlight; much to the Obama camp's delight, imo - expecting the Dems to bring it up as much as possible during the debates.

When questioned about his support of the Act just days ago, Ryan answered that "Rape is rape. Rape is rape, period. End of story" and added that it's Romney's views on the subject that matter. I hope Ryan means what he is saying NOW. At least Romney is on record as supporting women's rights to have an abortion in the case of rape, incest, and the risk of death to the mother during birth (Ryan has typically only publicly supported the the risk of death exception).

My vote won't be cast based on any ticket's candidate's stance on abortion because the economy (including unemployment, taxes and Fed budget deficit) is my key issue, but it's a jagged pill to swallow if I decide to vote Republican.