Apparently, the "Teaparty" believes that women only have rights when they are a fetus. Once they are born, they lose all their rights, perhaps even their right to live. Following is "Teaparty" Candidate and alleged Libertarian Rand Paul's position on a woman's right to choice:
"I will always vote for any and all legislation that would end abortion or lead us in the direction of ending abortion. I believe in a Human Life Amendment and a Life at Conception Act as federal solutions to the abortion issue. I also believe that while we are working toward this goal, there are many other things we can accomplish in the near term. It is unconscionable that government would facilitate the taking of innocent life. I strongly oppose any federal funding for abortion and will stop the flow of tax dollars to groups like Planned Parenthood, who perform or advocate abortions. In addition, I believe we may be able to save millions of lives in the near future by allowing states to pass their own anti-abortion laws. If states were able to do so, I sincerely believe many -- including Kentucky -- would do so tomorrow, saving hundreds of thousands of lives. Before 1973, abortion was illegal in most states. Since Roe v. Wade, over 50 million children have died in abortion procedures. I would strongly support legislation restricting federal courts from hearing cases like Roe v. Wade. Such legislation would only require a majority vote, making it more likely to pass than a pro-life constitutional amendment. I would support legislation, a Sanctity of Life Amendment, establishing the principle that life begins at conception. This legislation would define life at conception in law, as a scientific statement. As your Senator, there are many ways I can help end abortion. I will fight for each and every one of them."
So....a leading "Teaparty" candidate wants to ban all abortions for all women in all cases including rape, incest, life of the mother. I guess the "Teaparty" doesn't believe that women have any rights after they are born, only before they are born.
Perhaps even more shocking than this alleged "libertarian" trying to impose his personal beliefs, and those of less than 20% of the population, on all women in this country, is his plan to alter the very foundation of our nation, the separation of powers. Apparently he and his deluded followers think it is a good idea to "support legislation restricting Federal courts from hearing cases like Roe v. Wade." So he wants to pass a law that prohibits the courts from exercising their judicial power to review the law. Sounds like a legislative dictatorship!
Does Rand Paul realize that the definition of libertarian is: "one who believes in maximizing individual liberty and minimizing lack of governmental regulation and oversight?" Does he realize that government intrusion into the most personal and private decisions a woman makes is not the definition of libertarian? Does he care?
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