Friday, February 04, 2011

Rape is rape! But Republicans don't think so!

I just heard about a horrible GOP bill that could redefine rape and
set women's rights back by decades.

Here's the deal: Right now, federal dollars can't be used for abortion
except in cases of rape, incest, or when the woman's life is in danger.
But the bill, introduced by Republican congressman Chris Smith, would
narrow that use to "cases of 'forcible' rape but not statutory or coerced
rape."

As far too many women know, bruises and broken bones do not define rape -
a lack of consent does. This bill is scary - so I signed a petition
telling Congress to stand up and oppose the bill. Can you join me at the
link below?

http://pol.moveon.org/smithbill/?r_by=-5367028-kzvKH8x&rc=mailto.alt.fb.ads.ck.sb.SW5.3.A7

Thanks.

Spyder

References


. http://pol.moveon.org/smithbill/?r_by=-5367028-kzvKH8x&rc=mailto.alt.fb.ads.ck.sb.SW5.3.A7