Planned Parenthood's G Feldt Letter to Karen Hughes re: 911 and choice

[liveoaktx]

http://americablog.blogspot.com/archives/2004_04_25_americablog_archive.html#108307993717488985
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I am writing to request an apology for your comments invoking 9/11 to address the growing sentiment in this country against President George W. Bush's anti-choice policies.

On CNN this past Sunday, you said:

"I think after September 11, the American people are valuing life more...and I think those are the kind of policies the American people can support, particularly at a time when we're facing an enemy, and really, the fundamental difference between us and the terror network we fight is that we value every life."

You made these comments on CNN as men, women and families from across America and the world gathered in Washington, DC, for the March for Women's Lives, for which Planned Parenthood was a major sponsor.

Invoking 9/11 to defend this administration's policies regarding reproductive rights was an insensitive and divisive overreach.

We are all Americans, and we are patriots, too, Ms. Hughes. And we will not cease in our efforts to fight the attempts by this administration and this Congress to restrict reproductive rights, family planning, medical privacy, and so many other important factors in a woman's right to care for herself and her family without intrusion from government or politicians. We do this precisely because we value human life and dignity so much.
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[Skittles]

1. Ms. Hughes stepped WAY over the line

but I would not hold my breath awaiting an apology from that Bush Whore.

[arcane1]

3. Jon Stewart called her out on it, too

and besides, if they value EVERY life, then why all this bombing and killing?

f-ing goddamned moral relativists :grr:

[elfwitch]

6. Jon nailed her pretty good...

I love Jon!

[arcane1]

7. John rules

and I even love his Kerry jokes, too. :D

[elfwitch]

8. He needs to go on TDS

A couple of times. He needs to go on there every month until the election.

[arcane1]

9. GREAT idea

heck Bob Kerrey was on there kicking total ass, IMHO.

:toast:

[elfwitch]

10. I know...

Wasn't that AMAZING!!!
I like to see how many big shot government types tell Jon that they tape/tivo his show.

[arcane1]

11. didn't Edwards announce his candidacy on TDS, too

:shrug:

[elfwitch]

15. Yes he did...

JFK needs to get on TDS ASAP.
The longer he waits...

[arcane1]

16. I like your every month idea

besides, it might make the Chief Chimp decide HE needs to go on there, too :evilgrin:

[elfwitch]

18. Top five reasons Bunnypants would NEVER go on TDS

1. Jon is a Jew
2. Jon would laugh at him, not with him, AT him
3. There isn't enough room on the couch for Cheney
4. He would be afraid Jon would make him cry
5. Jon's questions are too hard

[arcane1]

20. LMAO

good list! You should send it to Jon! :toast:

[Southpaw Bookworm]

12. What did he say?

And what was her reaction? Did she just stutter and stumble like most Repukes do when confronted with logic and truth?

For us premium-cable-deprived folks ... what's the story?

[arcane1]

13. he just played a clip of her saying that b.s.

and then slyly remarked that if you are pro-choice then you are obviously a terrorist

the crowd loved it

[Southpaw Bookworm]

14. Thanks! n/t

[tandot]

2. Thanks for posting. I was completely outraged about that idiot's comments

And as usual, the media ignores comments like that without questioning it. At least Jon Stewart picked it up yesterday.

What has this country come to?

[Generator]

19. Exactly-what is the point of "journalism?"

Ever heard of asking a question back when someone seems to be implying something outrageous and slanderous?

Hello, Woolf Blitzer, here's your question: (Jeez I didn't even go to journalism school)

Mrs. Hughes, it seems you are saying that those that are pro-choice are the same as terrorists? Is that what you mean?

No?

Well, it certainly sounds like that's what your saying.

Mrs. Hughes, are you attempting to slander every person that is pro-choice in this country? That sounds like what you're saying, no matter how nicely you smile.

[tandot]

21. Thanks, Generator. That is what I thought journalists do...

well, at least they did it with Clinton and the dems before Bush took over this country.

[dr.strangelove]

4. Let me know when that apology comes in

I am holding my breath waiting for it.

[callous taoboy]

5. Hughes

has finally inspired me to put a "Freedom From Religion" bumper sticker on my car. Keep it up , Den Mother Hughes. Your idiocy gives us strength.

[Generator]

17. I think this took me to knew levels of disgust

Saw Hughes on the Daily Show last night. I have no respect left for ANYONE that defends these people anymore.

As my husband said, CREEPY.