A “personhood act” passed by Republicans in the Oklahoma Senate earlier this year would ban all abortions, including in cases involving rape and incest. If the bill passes out of the legislature and the state’s Republican governor signs it into law, control over the reproductive systems of Oklahoma women will effectively be taken from the women themselves and handed over to the law enforcement apparatus of the state government.
- Sen. Shortey
In response, a pro-choice Democratic senator, Constance Johnson, introduced an “every sperm is sacred” bill that would outlaw what she described as the “depositing of sperm anywhere other than in a woman’s vagina.”
Not surprisingly, anti-abortion male politicians do not like Johnson’s amendment. The Daily Show’s Al Madrigal interviewed one of these senators, the perhaps ironically named Ralph Shortey, who inadvertently revealed how truly clueless big-government Republicans can be.
Partial transcript:
SHORTEY: I think the Johnson Amendment is an egregious attack on personal liberties from the government. And quite frankly it’s embarrassing that this was even brought up because it’s a ridiculous notion. One, it would be a huge free choice issue. Basically, the government is telling a man what he can and cannot do with his body.
MADRIGAL: Okay…
SHORTEY: There’s not another individual that knows what’s better for you than you.
MADRIGAL: And who are women to think that they can control our bodies?
SHORTEY: Right, just like there isn’t a man who thinks they can control a woman’s body.
MADRIGAL: You?
SHORTEY: Um, well I don’t know, that would be, uh, you know, it’s not about the government trying to control a woman’s body. It’s about protecting a life. When you have life inside your body, it should be the government’s place to protect that life, even if it does infringe on your liberties.
MADRIGAL: But Senator Johnson’s view of when life begins is earlier than yours. Shouldn’t we play it safe?
SHORTEY: I don’t think it’s necessary. A single sperm cell on its own cannot create life.
MADRIGAL: So you’re all about protecting the product and not the ingredients?
SHORTEY: Right, yeah.
Source: Addicting Info
- Section: News & Comment
- Topics: GOP War on Women, Oklahoma
Are you kidding me? who are we putting in our government? -_-
“MADRIGAL: So your all about protecting the product and not the ingredients?”
Proof read your articles before publishing them…
Republicans. Is there any issue they are totally clueless about?
Ian B – There is no need to correct the grammar in this circumstance. “Your” would be an incorrect replacement.
Ian B: “You’re” = “You are.” “Your” is possessive. If you’re going to correct someone, make sure you’re correct first. That way no one can make fun of your silly post.
ROFL at Ian B
Ian B: YOU’RE grammar is bad and you should feel bad!
While Ian may be wrong about that, there IS a syntax gaffe present in the transcript:
“SHORTEY: I don’t think it’s necessary. A single sperm cell on it’s own cannot create life.”
Emphasis on the “sperm cell on it’s own.” It should be “its,” not “it’s.” “It’s” means “it is,” whereas “its” is a possessive.
Everybody, there are bigger issues than grammar here.
To all that are grammar Nazi’s, read the damn article, stop correcting it. Its a quick article not a friggin college final exam.
I just wanted to comment on how stupid Ian B is.
“To all that are grammar Nazis, [...] It’s a quick article, not a friggin’ college final exam.”
Fixed that for you.
Fuck off anonymous stupid troll
You mad, bro?
“Fuck off, anonymous stupid troll!”
Anonymous, how could you have missed this one?
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LOLOLOLOLOLOLOLOL … good … about time they’re on the receiving end!
When I rise to power… you people talking about grammar, will be sterilized. Overlooking an issue like this? Are you fucking kidding me?