Third Debate: McCain dismisses woman's health in abortion law
Obama: With respect to partial-birth abortion, I am completely supportive of a ban on late-term abortions, partial-birth or otherwise, as long as there's an exception for the mother's health and life, and this did not contain that exception...
McCain: Just again, the example of the eloquence of Sen. Obama. He's [for the] health for the mother. You know, that's been stretched by the pro-abortion movement in America to mean almost anything.
That's the extreme pro-abortion position, quote, "health." But, look, Cindy and I are adoptive parents. We know what a treasure and joy it is to have an adopted child in our lives. We'll do everything we can to improve adoption in this country...
Wow. McCain dismisses the health of women as a consideration for abortion, then suggests that once he ends abortion (even if the health of a woman is threatened) we will just help everyone adopt the babies that result.
I've seen none of the immediate post-debate coverage highlight this part of the
debate, but I have to believe that for many women (and not a few men) this was the most important exchange in the whole show.
I've seen none of the immediate post-debate coverage highlight this part of the
debate, but I have to believe that for many women (and not a few men) this was the most important exchange in the whole show.
