Life Links 5-18-12
by JivinJ, host of the blog, JivinJehoshaphat
- Michael J. Fox is finally curbing his embryonic stem cell enthusiasm while lamely trying to cover his rear. He says:
It’s not so much that [stem cell research has] diminished in its prospects for breakthroughs as much as it’s the other avenues of research have grown and multiplied and become as much or more promising. So, an answer may come from stem cell research but it’s more than likely to come from another area.During the interview, Fox Foundation co-founder Deborah Brooks then mentions some of the problems with putting embryonic stem cells into the brains of people with Parkinson’s. You know, the same problems pro-life people have been noting for years and the same problems that Dr. Oz told Fox about on Oprah around 3 years ago.
- In New York state, Westchester County Executive Rob Astorino (pictured left) has vetoed an abortion buffer zone law:
Calling it unconstitutional and “harmful,” Westchester County Executive Rob Astorino on Friday vetoed legislation that would have prohibited anti-abortion protesters from blocking patients and workers access at health clinics. - Melinda Henneberger wonders why all the “choice” advocates have been so quiet on Chen Guangcheng:
In the United States, much of the support for Chen has come from those who oppose abortion. But where are the abortion rights supporters? There is so much talk about the search for common ground on the abortion issue — sincere talk, I believe. But if the brutal oppression of women robbed of any semblance of “choice” isn’t something we can all agree on, I don’t know what would be. - A Texas man has been sentenced to 40 years in jail for sexually abusing his daughter over a period of years:
The assaults resulted in a child, a miscarriage and two abortions, Assistant District Attorney Jeff Swain said.The 48-year-old man pleaded guilty to aggravated sexual assault. He will have to serve half of his sentence before being eligible for parole, Swain said.
The woman “is certainly happy with the result,” Swain said, adding that it is “a deserving sentence.”
The daughter, who is in her mid- to late 20s, came forward last July.
“She did not want the same thing to happen to other girls,” Swain said.
Jill Stanek is a nurse turned speaker, columnist and blogger, a national figure in the effort to protect both preborn and postborn innocent human life.
Michael J. Fox is finally curbing his embryonic stem cell enthusiasm.
Whoa. 8-O
A 48 year old man has a daughter in her mid-to-late 20s? So he was younger than 13 when he fathered her?
Or is this a case of a step-father raping his step-daughter?
In any case, where was the mother while this abuse was ongoing?
Might want to check your math again, Melissa.
Uh… 48 minus 28 is 20. Not 13.
Two abortions this girl had and the only person who could report her assaults is her? But hey, it’s totally fine when PP doesn’t report as mandatory, guys! Nothing can impede the holy abortion! Ulch. Talk about the system failing the victims.
Boo on applied math!
OK guys, I’m red-faced here. The sad thing is I was actually a math minor in university. I really am good at math! I promise!
Oh heck, Melissa, I do multiplication on my fingers! You don’t need to be able to add/subtract/multiply/divide to be good at math because… that ain’t math!
“But where are the abortion rights supporters? There is so much talk about the search for common ground on the abortion issue — sincere talk, I believe. But if the brutal oppression of women robbed of any semblance of “choice” isn’t something we can all agree on, I don’t know what would be.”
There is no sincere interest in common ground. It is just an interest in population control. That is why their idea of common ground is contraception. There is no value placed on women’s free choice or women’s empowerment. They sure as heck don’t want women empowered to have more kids. If they can use empowerment language to dupe feminists, they will. If they can use “choice” to dupe people, they will. Obviously a forced abortion is not a choice. Duh. But it is population control so it’s all good.
“But where are the abortion rights supporters? There is so much talk about the search for common ground on the abortion issue — sincere talk, I believe. But if the brutal oppression of women robbed of any semblance of “choice” isn’t something we can all agree on, I don’t know what would be.”
They, like those pro-choice feminists who fail to condemn gendercide, are still rallying behind the curtain of Abortion On Demand. If they make ONE concession, one agreement with the pro-life masses about abortion, then abortion rights for everyone will come toppling down.
For example, we can’t legislate against sex-selective abortions because it’s a ‘slippery slope’ that strips away women’s rights! They can’t say “abortion based on gender is wrong” because abortion is sacred. They can’t say “we condemn forced abortion” because abortion is sacred. Abortion is sacred, and even when it’s wrong, you stay quiet about it. Because is they speak out about any facet of abortion being wrong, then they fear it will all come toppling down.
hippie says:
May 18, 2012 at 5:32 pm
“But where are the abortion rights supporters? There is so much talk about the search for common ground on the abortion issue — sincere talk, I believe. But if the brutal oppression of women robbed of any semblance of “choice” isn’t something we can all agree on, I don’t know what would be.”
There is no sincere interest in common ground. It is just an interest in population control. That is why their idea of common ground is contraception. There is no value placed on women’s free choice or women’s empowerment. They sure as heck don’t want women empowered to have more kids.
(Denise) I believe in a family allowance but some people object to this because they fear women will be “empowered to have more kids.” They think a woman might have another child “to get a raise” and families will be larger.
Melissa, “In any case, where was the mother while this abuse was ongoing? ”
Question, When will American women like you stop blameing others for someone’s evil behavior? This man is TOTALLY responsible for his crimes against humanity!!!!! Horrific!!!
” Question, When will American women like you stop blameing others for someone’s evil behavior? This man is TOTALLY responsible for his crimes against humanity!!!!! Horrific!!!”
It’s not exactly mutually exclusive. The rapist is always an evil piece of garbage either way. Whether the mother shared blame or not would depend on whether she knew about it or not, and what she did to try to stop it. If she did nothing or blamed the kid, she’s is at fault for allowing the abuse to continue. Too many mothers blame the kid or just ignore the abuse, personally I think that should be carry a legal penalty. Maybe if they were threatened with prison people would stop putting rapists above the victims.
Jack-
It’s nearly impossible to put a blanket ruling over those situations. In my abnormal psych class we discussed mental illness and the law (note: this is completely different from claiming insanity). We can’t know what abuse, and possibly psychological disorders, that the mother was dealing with at this time as well.. Sometimes it not as simple as ignoring that the abuse is happening, but a mentally disturbed thought process, like Battered Woman Syndrome or Stockholm. Syndrome. Whatever the case is, every one is different and every person reacts differently in a given situation- which is why some women file for divorce the first time their husband hits them, and others stay until they’re beaten within an inch of their life. I guess what I’m saying is that individual evaluation is necessary.
” It’s nearly impossible to put a blanket ruling over those situations. In my abnormal psych class we discussed mental illness and the law (note: this is completely different from claiming insanity). We can’t know what abuse, and possibly psychological disorders, that the mother was dealing with at this time as well..”
Sorry, I might sound like a jerk here, but too bad? My mother not only let my dad abuse me, she blamed me for it and said I deserved it. She physically abused me as well. People make excuses for her ALL THE TIME. Sure, she is mentally ill. Doesn’t excuse her behavior. Everyone, male or female, has a responsibility to protect their children and if they fail they need to be held accountable. I can see some lee-way in physically abusive situations, but a lot of times the dad or stepdad isn’t touching the mom, and she still doesn’t bother to protect the children. I don’t care if she is worried about money or whatever, if you aren’t protecting your children then you should face consequences. And yes, I realize this makes me an insensitive jerk. I’m cool with that.
Jack-
I’m very sorry you went through that- no one should ever have to deal with that. :/
You are right, there really are not excuses for harming your child/letting your child be harmed. But delving into individual experiences of people/victims/abusers allows for a deeper understanding of the situation and a better determination of the appropriate judgement and punishment of each case.