Protecting Women’s Rights
One of the wisest women I have ever known was my grandmother, Molly Bee. She was the matriarch of our large and loving family, shaping the character and values of her six children, 18 grandchildren, and even 32 great-grandchildren.
I sometimes think back on everything Molly saw during her lifetime – some of America’s finest moments and some of her darkest hours. I think back on the progress we made during her lifetime, and especially the progress for women – the 19th Amendment, Title IX, Roe v. Wade, and so much more.
I see the strides we’ve made over the last century, and I’m proud of what we’ve been able to accomplish not just for women, but for everyone.
Today in Congress though, some on the far right are trying to roll back that incredible progress, trying to walk back some of those great strides.
When Republicans in Congress stand between women and their doctors, I think about what that means for my wife, my mother, my aunts, my sisters, and my nieces. There are real people hurt by these policies – people I respect, admire, and love. And when the Tea Party refuses to reauthorize the “Violence Against Women Act,” or when they pass the “Let Women Die Act,” or when they oppose equal pay for equal work, or when they limit the healthcare choices women can make, it affects the women in my life; it affects all women; it affects all Americans.
Too often, we’ve seen our representatives measure these issues in terms of votes and political gain, waffling on the important questions.
But you can count on this: you will always know exactly where I stand. I am 100 percent pro-choice. I believe equal pay for equal work is a fundamental right. And I will never stand between a woman and her best possible health care.
Molly Bee saw too much change for the better only to have us stand idly by as we move backwards.
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Brad Schneider
Candidate for United States Congress - 10th District
Daniel Krudop
7:42 am on Thursday, September 13, 2012
"Let Women Die Act" Why not go over the top? Maybe some folks would like to decide for themselves so why not offer that chance?
http://thomas.loc.gov/cgi-bin/query/z?c112:H.R.358:
Catherine McBreen
8:07 am on Thursday, September 13, 2012
As a woman, I am offended that you believe the only issue that is important to me is reproductive rights. Believe it or not, women are intelligent enough to understand that the economy is the issue today. No one can un-do Roe v Wade, no one will take away birth control. Responsible leaders will focus on the economy Quit assuming women are stupid.
Daniel Krudop
8:21 am on Thursday, September 13, 2012
Doesn't the State have an important and legitimate interest in potential life, especially at the point of viability. That is, when the fetus would presumably have the capability of meaningful life outside the mother's womb. State regulation protective of fetal life after viability has both logical and biological justifications. If the State is interested in protecting fetal life after viability, shouldn't it be allowed to forbid abortion during that period, except when it is necessary to preserve the life or health of the mother?
We, however, have a President who not only believes in late-term abortion but as an Illinois state senator, voted against efforts to save babies born after bungled abortion attempts. He also appointed a late-term abortion advocate to head HHS. Neither seems to recognize any protection of the unborn.
Stephanie Victor
7:05 pm on Monday, September 17, 2012
The saddest part is the lack of conversation of that fetus after it leaves the womb, when it enters the world an unwanted child. Those late term pregnancies are so rarely performed and other abortions done are most often for the health of the mother or the fetus has died. THose statistics are never displayed.
Also, will YOU be there to take care of the unwanted child? Tax dollars are dwindling and foster care is few. I see section 8 mothers getting pregnant just to stay in the system in my rental properties.
We are all sexual and social human beings. Market the morning after pill and birth control to young and old. Offer them an incentive to use it. Offer incentives to young men to become "fixed" for a time period. We are all in this together. We are all pro-life.
Guido McGinty
8:26 am on Thursday, September 13, 2012
Let's spell it out for leftists:
-Opposing the use of other people's time and money through force is not remotely the same and denying health care.
-Opposing the use of other people's time and money through force is not remotely the same as standing between anyone and their doctor.
-Opposing the use of other people's time and money through force is not remotely the same as limiting someone's health care choices.
RationalTht
9:38 am on Thursday, September 13, 2012
Why is it that Brad is against women having to actually pay a co-pay for birth control - JUST LIKE EVERY OTHER PRESCRIPTION? Why is it that adults, if they want to engage in sexual activity, cannot spend the $10/month to get the pills. If they are actually that poor, the pills are provided for free anyway.
The democrats don't have much to stand on, so they keep hammering here. As for the whole "abortion" issue, Roe v Wade was decided and it will never be made ILLEGAL, so drop the lies.
Jen
1:53 pm on Thursday, September 13, 2012
Whether you like it or not, this election is about saving Illinois from the brink of bankruptcy and the one man rule of Mike Madigan and the Dems who never saw a tax increase, an unfunded pension liability or a way to kill jobs rather than cross their union buddies that they didn't like. No wonder Illinois jobs are fleeing the state for Indiana and Wisconsin. The land of Lincoln is Stinkin with the anti-growth, anti-job, anti-business atmosphere the Dems and Brad Schneider continue to foster. Women are not fooled by the myth that Republicans want to stand "between a woman and her doctor". Brad, do you think we are idiots? Do you think we don't know that your wild and crazy accusations are just a ruse, designed to have us take our eyes off what you and you ilk will continue to do to this great state if by some horror you are elected? Whether you like it or not, there are no pending bills in Illinois to assailing the right to choose. There are no pending bills assailing women's rights to get paid the same as a man for the same work. So grow up, stop insulting 1/2 of your electorate and start spending your time figuring out how you and your kids will deal with a bankrupt state, because that's where we're headed if you and your ilk are elected!
Abigail
4:20 pm on Thursday, September 13, 2012
Brad, there is no 'war on women.' This is an attempt by the Democrats to con women into believing their rights will be taken away. Roe v Wade is established law and has been since 1973. In the past 39 years, the Republicans who have held the presidency or other public office have made zero attempts to repeal it, but the lies still come from the Democrats about it. And what's wrong with a woman paying for her own birth control? You and other Democrats make it sound like Republicans want to take away a woman's access to contraceptives and nothing can be further from the truth.
As you can see from the comments above, people are smarter than you and other Democrats think.
Also, if you think women are dumb enough to believe your false statements, then YOU aren't smart enough to represent us!
If this is the best you can come up with, I don't think Congressman Dold has a thing to worry about. Maybe you can call Dan Seals for advice on how to lose gracefully.
Bringin' Down Briarwood
1:37 am on Friday, September 14, 2012
Brad could have done a better job setting up this issue. And I'll let others decide whether this is a "war" or not.
But there's definitely a trend here. H*ll, I'm a dude and I see it. For those of you who need to study up on things a bit, the NY Times offered a nice quick overview in May ... http://www.nytimes.com/2012/05/20/opinion/sunday/the-attack-on-women-is-real.html
But I'm sure it's juuuuuuust a little coo-inky-dink that all these actions/proposals - eight by my count - are sponsored by Republicans.
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