Mean Jean Schmidthead Talked Abortion With 1st Graders

[Ian David]

The principal of a Cincinnati Catholic school has apologized to parents after Rep. Jean Schmidt (R-Ohio) discussed abortion during a speech to kids as young as 6.

Schmidt, a conservative, brought up the controversial matter while talking about the connection between moral issues and legislation during a question-and-answer period, the Daily News reported.

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http://www.huffingtonpost.com/2010/10/29/jean-schmidt-abortion_n_775805.html

Ohio Rep. Jean Schmidt Talks Abortion With 1st Graders; Principal Apologizes

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"Unexpectedly, towards the end of her address, Congresswoman Schmidt brought up the topic of abortion," Prinicipal Dan Teller wrote in a letter to parents, obtained by Cincinnati's WLWT-TV. "Your children may come home with questions, especially if this is a topic that has not been broached in your home."

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"She defined abortion as the taking of a child's life in the mother's womb," Teller wrote. "She indicated that abortion involves the killing of a child before it is born."

More:
http://www.politicsdaily.com/2010/10/28/ohio-rep-jean-schmidt-talks-abortion-with-1st-graders-principa/

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