COMMENTARY | Today marks 39 years since the landmark Roe v. Wade decision was handed down by the U.S. Supreme Court. NARAL, the largest and oldest organization dedicated to protecting the rights of American women, says that in the last year it has had to combat more attacks on these rights than ever before, according to the Washington Post. If the women's-rights-hating republican candidates have their way it won't last much past year 40.
Ron Paul's campaign site clearly states he is a "life begins at conception" candidate. He would pass a "Sanctity of Life Act," making his belief law, given the chance. It makes me wonder if his "life is sacred" stance would apply to death row inmates as well. It also makes me wonder, since Paul is a gynecologist, if he is aware that such a measure would outlaw many current forms of birth control, such as "the pill."
Rick Santorum's site takes it further. Santorum wants to make sure you have a hard time getting your health insurer to cough up a referral for an abortion, much less pay for one. Health insurers are known for their altruism and commitment to patients before profits -- oh, wait, no they aren't. They're for-profit entities and could well use Santorum's legislation to find another way to avoid paying for patient care so they can fatten their profit margins.
Newt Gingrich's site says he will defund Planned Parenthood. He also wants to ensure medical and insurance personnel can place their personal views ahead of contractual obligations to female patients. I guess he doesn't care about the health of lower-income women.
Mitt Romney's site is silent on this issue. True to form he has flip-flopped on the matter from pro-choice to pro-life, according to NPR.
If you are pro-choice and want to see Roe v. Wade survive past the 2013 inauguration your best bet is to vote for Obama. The right-wing candidates have promised to abort your right to choose. These misogynistic men should never be given the chance to legislate women's freedom away.
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