Former surgeon general ‘could vomit’ from all the ‘vaginal politics’

[katty]

more:
http://www.rawstory.com/rs/2011/04/18/former-surgeon-general-could-vomit-from-all-the-vaginal-politics/

During an interview on Monday, the first African-American U.S. surgeon general defended the reproductive health center Planned Parenthood and federal Title X funds, both of which have recently come under attack from social conservatives.

"Reproductive rights are just an extension of every other kind of justice and right there is," Dr. Joycelyn Elders told The Root's Cynthia Gordy. The 77-year-old retired professor emeritus of pediatric endocrinology at the University of Arkansas said she's so tired of lawmakers "playing vaginal politics" that she could "just vomit."

Republicans pushed hard for a budget amendment to block Planned Parenthood from receiving federal Title X funds, which by law are to be used for non-abortion services such as cancer screenings, pap tests, and breast exams. Although the GOP failed to cut Title X, they were able to block Washington, D.C.from using any local money to help women access abortions.

[Jefferson23]

1. They really do take the prize in the U.S. for displaying deep

contempt for people.

[Citizen Worker]

4. Unfortunately, far too many people in our society are anti-people. Witness the way they vote.

[snagglepuss]

2. Great quote. I wonder if pols will ever play penis politics?

[Louisiana1976]

3. Some already do. They're dicks.

[snagglepuss]

7. LOL

:rofl:

[BrklynLiberal]

9. Well said!

:applause: :applause: :applause: :applause: :applause: :applause: :applause: :applause:

[intheflow]

5. YAY!! She said "reproduction RIGHTS" not "choice"!

:applause:

That's what's been missing in the public debate lo these many years. A choice is optional, a right is not.

[bertman]

6. Hear!! Hear!! Dr. Elders said it just right. REC. nt

[BrklynLiberal]

8. No room for women or their rights in the good ol boys club...and what idiots

the women are who support the good ol boys....dumber than a box of rocks. "Stepford" women????

[Keith Bee]

10. Too late to Rec.....

...but I'm more than happy to Kick!