I am a 59 year old Republican and have been all of my life. I am more fiscally conservative--(Tea Party member) than I am conservative on social issues.
Yes, I am pro-life--but understand the circumstances of woman or young girl wanting an abortion in the instances of rape or incest, & of course the health of the woman. I would much prefer that women and men use birth control contraceptives to prevent unwanted pregnancies and STD'S. I don't hate gays--in fact, I have friends that are gay. I understand that homosexuality is not a disease, and it certainly is not a choice.
I think that the majority of fiscal conservatives feel the same as I do--but are more than likely the silent majority--and are looking for a candidate that lays off of social & religious issues--and is more concerned with balanced budgets--lowering the deficit--cutting the size of government--becoming energy independent, etc. etc.
In my opinion Rick Santorum ALONE has changed the topic from what I am concerned about--to abortion--and now birth control contraceptives.
In a statement Santorum made in January 2012 he stated: "States have the right to ban birth control contraceptives."
Of course, the U.S. Supreme court in 1965 (Griswold v Connecticut) said NO--States nor your next door neighbor has the right to intervene into the private--personal matters between you and your spouse.
Santorum then turns into a GYN doctor and explains that birth control devices are harmful to women's health, and society.
Santorum: Birth control ‘harmful to women’ - Right Turn - The Washington Post
Of course--Santorum says there are no exceptions to abortion for rape or incest victims.
oxnewsinsider.com/2012/01/14/rick-santorum-on-abortion-there-are-no-exceptions-for-rape-and-incest/
Santorum's vicious statements toward homosexuality is over the top. Apparently not understanding that there are many Republican households in this country that have gays in their families or friends that are gay--that find his comments just as offensive as gays do.
Recently Santorum referred to beastiality in one comment.
This is the EMBARRASSMENT of the Republican party--in which one candidate who is so far right on social issues to ever even consider running for President---let alone thinking he can win.
There is no possible way Rick Santorum could EVER defeat Barack Obama. Independents--women--including conservative women would be running to those voting booths to vote for Barack Obama.
Yes, I am pro-life--but understand the circumstances of woman or young girl wanting an abortion in the instances of rape or incest, & of course the health of the woman. I would much prefer that women and men use birth control contraceptives to prevent unwanted pregnancies and STD'S. I don't hate gays--in fact, I have friends that are gay. I understand that homosexuality is not a disease, and it certainly is not a choice.
I think that the majority of fiscal conservatives feel the same as I do--but are more than likely the silent majority--and are looking for a candidate that lays off of social & religious issues--and is more concerned with balanced budgets--lowering the deficit--cutting the size of government--becoming energy independent, etc. etc.
In my opinion Rick Santorum ALONE has changed the topic from what I am concerned about--to abortion--and now birth control contraceptives.
In a statement Santorum made in January 2012 he stated: "States have the right to ban birth control contraceptives."
Rick Santorum: States Should Have Power To Ban Birth Control, SodomyRepublican presidential candidate Rick Santorum, whose strong base of evangelical Christian supporters has thrust him into contention in Iowa, said on Monday that he believes states should have the right to outlaw birth control and sodomy without the interference of the Supreme Court.
In an interview with Jake Tapper on ABC News, Santorum reiterated his opposition to the Supreme Court’s 1965 ruling that prevented Connecticut from banning contraception.
“The state has a right to do that, I have never questioned that the state has a right to do that," he said. "It is not a constitutional right. The state has the right to pass whatever statutes they have. That's the thing I have said about the activism of the Supreme Court--they are creating rights, and it should be left up to the people to decide."
Santorum said he also opposes the Supreme Court's 2003 Lawrence v. Texas decision striking down a ban on sodomy in Texas and 13 other states. Even though he would not personally vote for a ban on sodomy, he said, he thinks states should legally be able to pass them, because sodomy is not a constitutionally protected right.
Of course, the U.S. Supreme court in 1965 (Griswold v Connecticut) said NO--States nor your next door neighbor has the right to intervene into the private--personal matters between you and your spouse.
Santorum then turns into a GYN doctor and explains that birth control devices are harmful to women's health, and society.
Santorum: Birth control ‘harmful to women’ - Right Turn - The Washington Post
Of course--Santorum says there are no exceptions to abortion for rape or incest victims.
oxnewsinsider.com/2012/01/14/rick-santorum-on-abortion-there-are-no-exceptions-for-rape-and-incest/
Santorum's vicious statements toward homosexuality is over the top. Apparently not understanding that there are many Republican households in this country that have gays in their families or friends that are gay--that find his comments just as offensive as gays do.
Recently Santorum referred to beastiality in one comment.
This is the EMBARRASSMENT of the Republican party--in which one candidate who is so far right on social issues to ever even consider running for President---let alone thinking he can win.
There is no possible way Rick Santorum could EVER defeat Barack Obama. Independents--women--including conservative women would be running to those voting booths to vote for Barack Obama.
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