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In reply to the discussion: WATCH: Bernie Sanders Says 'I Don't Know' When Asked About a Major Abortion Rights Issue [View all]lapucelle
(18,265 posts)190. Abortion as a means of sex selection is a racist, right wing talking point.
BS should know that.
Todd asked the senator from Vermont if he was concerned about this idea that people may try to worry about the sex of a child, or essentially, are those types of restrictions on abortions something youre open to? Instead of swatting away the unfounded concern that people may be terminating pregnancies after finding out the sex of the fetus or at the very least pleading ignorance on the matter Sanders doubled down on Todds assertion, saying, That, I mean, thats a concern
thats an issue that society has got to deal with, and it is of concern.
Todd followed up by asking Sanders how he would deal with that in the law? Sanders replied, I dont know how, at this particular point. I would deal with it, but that is an issue we really have got to deal with.
But, wait, it totally isnt. So-called sex-selective abortions are a talking point that conservatives have adopted in recent years; its based in the unfounded claim that a cultural preference for sons is driving women to terminate their pregnancies as soon as the fetus is predicted to be female.
Todd followed up by asking Sanders how he would deal with that in the law? Sanders replied, I dont know how, at this particular point. I would deal with it, but that is an issue we really have got to deal with.
But, wait, it totally isnt. So-called sex-selective abortions are a talking point that conservatives have adopted in recent years; its based in the unfounded claim that a cultural preference for sons is driving women to terminate their pregnancies as soon as the fetus is predicted to be female.
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As the National Asian Pacific American Womens Forum points out, bans on sex-selective abortions are based in harmful myths about the Asian-American and Pacific Islander community. Supporters of sex-selective abortion bans claim they are necessary because of Asians who migrate to the U.S. and bring backward values with them, reads a report from the organization. This stereotype about the values of the AAPI community is not only ugly its dangerous. These bans could lead to AAPI patients being singled out for special questioning and even being denied care.
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WATCH: Bernie Sanders Says 'I Don't Know' When Asked About a Major Abortion Rights Issue [View all]
George II
May 2019
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I agree. I read the news avidly, and no mention of this issue. Frankly, I wouldn't know how to
CharleyDog
May 2019
#53
Here is how to discuss it. DON'T It is nobody's business why a woman wants an abortion.
wasupaloopa
May 2019
#77
In 2013 he was saying Democrats were getting "hung up" on abortion and gay marriage issues
ehrnst
May 2019
#118
That's a go to perjorative of his.... I WISH Planned Parenthood and the Black Congressional Caucus
ehrnst
May 2019
#188
Let's ask Bernie if he ever voted for the Hyde amendment. Or worked on legislation to prevent
50 Shades Of Blue
May 2019
#7
Selective abortion is widely used in India, where it affects female birth rates, which has not
emmaverybo
May 2019
#65
If a candidate is that vulnerable to a 'gotcha' question that was so easily defused
ehrnst
May 2019
#155
If Sanders had women's backs ...he would have had an answer. The truth is in my opinion,
Demsrule86
May 2019
#146
In Principle, I Concur But There Are (Otherwise Flippable) Center-Right Voters Who'd Want An Answer
corbettkroehler
May 2019
#31
You think that a Democratic politician should be reinforcing fallacies from the anti-choice
ehrnst
May 2019
#59
Fallacious Or Not, Some Voters Want An Answer And He Pursued Those Voters
corbettkroehler
May 2019
#62
Are you now trying to claim that Sanders reinforced that fallacy to "pursue those voters?"
ehrnst
May 2019
#66
Since Your Candidate Passed On The Faux News Appearance, We'll Have To Differ On Strategy
corbettkroehler
May 2019
#90
Simply say a woman has a right to an abortion and does not need to tell us the reason. In other
wasupaloopa
May 2019
#82
The Title Of This Thread Cherry Picked His Answer And I Responded, Nothing More (n/t)
corbettkroehler
May 2019
#63
Show me the masses of women seeking abortion due to not wanting a certain sex.
Nuggets
May 2019
#112
Not what I said. He tried to answer a question he clearly didn't know the answer to
ehrnst
May 2019
#54
Yeah, his response was as insightful and substantive as "...hanging out on street corners."
LanternWaste
May 2019
#168
It's an issue that I care mightily about. I just wish that more candidates did as well. (nt)
ehrnst
May 2019
#124
Please highlight where he claimed it was an "important issue" that needed dealt with.
Autumn
May 2019
#167
Glance At The Responses To This Thread And You'll See It's Surely A Concern For Some People
corbettkroehler
May 2019
#51
He didn't thread any needle. He reinforced a right wing anti-choice fallacy by agreeing with
ehrnst
May 2019
#56
It is away to prevent abortion so it qualifies. The reason Sanders will not be the nominee is
Demsrule86
May 2019
#147
This is not about Bernie. NBC should block Todd from interviewing ANY of our candidates.
stuffmatters
May 2019
#131
It was used extensively in China back when the government mandated only one child.
greatauntoftriplets
May 2019
#81
Yes, plus "abortion has been legal for nearly 50 years, why would you even ask this?"
stuffmatters
May 2019
#132
I've noticed that too. He has little patience with women interviewers/reporters...
NurseJackie
May 2019
#172
He had no idea about this, did he? It's not a 'concern' for anyone but pro-forced birthers.
ehrnst
May 2019
#24
"In particular, proponents of sex-selective abortion bans cite limited and inconclusive evidence
ehrnst
May 2019
#45
It's moments like this that illustrate to me how out-of-his-league he really is....
NurseJackie
May 2019
#73
I know, right! It's crazy! This tells me that he's unqualified for the job.
NurseJackie
May 2019
#89
I know someone else who cried "gotcha question!" everytime they were unprepared:
NYC Liberal
May 2019
#100
Which has made him one of most successful legislators. What's wrong with that?
George Eliot
May 2019
#169
Maybe he's been a little bit busy lately and forgot this is the United States.
betsuni
May 2019
#141
His lack of interest in preparing for the race indicates, to me, breathtaking arrogance.
WhiskeyGrinder
May 2019
#159
And it's not that I'm looking for a glib candidate who has an answer for everything. A candidate
WhiskeyGrinder
May 2019
#161
Yep. I think it was a status quo politician sidestep around a topic he didn't know about.
ehrnst
May 2019
#182
There is nothing 'reasonable' about promoting a RW talking point that is fallacious
ehrnst
May 2019
#176
"His astonishing ignorance after 3 decades in office" --- Well said. Thank you!
NurseJackie
May 2019
#183
Did they then go on to tell you that "women having abortions for sex selection" is
ehrnst
May 2019
#186