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UCmeNdc

(9,600 posts)
Mon Oct 28, 2013, 06:09 PM Oct 2013

Rand Paul on "eugenics paranoia."

So, how is Paul helping Cuccinelli? Oh, you know, by heading on down to Liberty University and talking about the issues that are really important to Virginians, by which I mean "eugenics paranoia."


During a visit to the Christian school founded by Jerry Falwell, Paul looked to energize conservative supporters by warning that people who are short, overweight or less intelligent could be eliminated through abortion. With one week remaining, Cuccinelli is hoping the joint appearance with the U.S. senator from Kentucky will encourage the far-right flank of his party to abandon third-party libertarian spoiler Robert Sarvis.

Snip........

Nevertheless, Paul was undeterred:

"In your lifetime, much of your potential -- or lack thereof -- can be known simply by swabbing the inside of your cheek," Paul said to a packed sporting arena on Liberty's campus. "Are we prepared to select out the imperfect among us?"

http://www.huffingtonpost.com/2013/10/28/joe-lhota-ken-cuccinelli-campaigns-2013_n_4170905.html?utm_hp_ref=politics

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Rand Paul on "eugenics paranoia." (Original Post) UCmeNdc Oct 2013 OP
"Are we prepared to select out the imperfect among us?" Just you, Sen Paul, I select only you. marble falls Oct 2013 #1
The thing is, most abortions are for ECONOMIC reasons TexasBushwhacker Oct 2013 #2
I am disappointed he didn't bring up 666, the mark of the beast, and the rapture. yellowcanine Oct 2013 #3

TexasBushwhacker

(20,142 posts)
2. The thing is, most abortions are for ECONOMIC reasons
Tue Oct 29, 2013, 08:34 PM
Oct 2013

Most who experience an unplanned pregnancy will continue it if they can afford to. If they want to cut down on the number of abortions, provide cheap or free contraception, educate everyone (female and male) about contraception and disease prevention, IMPROVE THE ECONOMY. That includes raising the minimum wage.

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