Rape is like getting a flat tire?
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Women outraged by new Kansas state house bill banning abortion in cases of rape
Kansas Representative Pete DeGraaf (Republican) is behind a new bill, concerning rape and abortions, that has passed the state house and is expected to be signed into law by Governor Sam Brownback.
This bill will ban insurance companies from covering abortions in any case other than when the women’s life is in danger. While separate ‘abortion policies’ will be allowed under the bill, it effectively makes abortions out of reach for a large percentage of the populace who would need them. This bill does not make exceptions for cases or rape.
Republican supporter: Abortions for rape victims
A fellow Republican Representative, Barbara Bollier who supports abortion rights questioned the rationality behind such a bill. She wondered whether women really should be expected to purchase abortion only policies to cover for what is always an unforeseen possibility. Be it for an unwanted pregnancy in general or for the case of rape victims. In a completely unexpected rebuttal, Representative DeGraaf responded with:
“We do need to plan ahead, don’t we, in life?”
Bollier asked him, “And so women need to plan ahead for issues that they have no control over with a pregnancy?”
DeGraaf drew groans of protest from some House members when he responded, “I have spare tire on my car.”
“I also have life insurance,” he added. “I have a lot of things that I plan ahead for.”
I really do not know what to say to this. How can anyone consider being violated in one of the most horrific ways as the same as the annoyance of getting a flat tire? If nothing else proves the inhumanity of such people, this certainly must. Kansas must support rape victims.
What are your thoughts on this most important subject? Do the victims of rape deserve some respect, of course they do, so leave your thoughts in the comments section because we appreciate knowing what you think.
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Your subheading is inaccurate. It’s not just women that are outraged by this.
This is same thing different day with these extremist republicans in office right now, nothing shocks me anymore with them as far as their hatred towards women. Makes me wonder, why are they not suggesting prevention to the people that actually, you know, rape. Guess, all men are just animals and they shouldn’t have to do anything to control lust, since not getting raped is now a womans job in Kansas. What an insult to decent men everywhere. When I saw this the other, day I got his email addy and posted it all over the place, since he would like your comments. Go to it, if you feel the need to let him know what you think of this. I’m certain he would appreciate the feedback, no I don’t really, there is no reaching this type of person.
http://www.vote4pete.com/index.php?option=com_contact&view=contact&id=1&Itemid=63
How does any intelligent person respond to a comment like that? You stupid, ignorant, chauvinistic, asshole? Nah, there are sufficient words in the English language.