What are they REALLY saying?: abortion.
The newest Herald-Leader question for the gubernatorial candidates concerns abortion.
Question:
Given that the U.S. Supreme Court upheld a ban on partial-birth abortions earlier this year, will you push Kentucky’s legislature to pass further restrictions on doctors who perform abortions and women who seek them? If so, what specific restrictions that don’t already exist in Kentucky do you propose?
Fletcher's Answer:
I have worked to create a culture of life in Kentucky, unlike Steve Beshear, who hides from his record of opposing an amendment banning late-term, partial-birth abortion, and pandering to pro-abortion activists by issuing a legal opinion that broadened Roe v. Wade. The first bill I signed into law was fetal homicide legislation recognizing that violence against an expectant mother has two victims. I increased the number of required screenings for newborns and we are catching and curing more diseases. As your Governor, I will continue to protect the rights of the unborn in Kentucky.
My view? Fletcher supports life and will continue to protect the rights of the unborn.
Beshear's Answer:
I support a ban on late term abortion, and believe the current abortion laws in Kentucky are appropriate. As Governor, I will work to reduce the number of unwanted pregnancies through increased educational and economic opportunities and increased access to affordable quality health care.
My view?: Beshear supports ban on late term abortion and will work, as Governor, to reduce unwamted pregnancies.
There you have it, the candidates' positions on abortion -- in their own words.
Question:
Given that the U.S. Supreme Court upheld a ban on partial-birth abortions earlier this year, will you push Kentucky’s legislature to pass further restrictions on doctors who perform abortions and women who seek them? If so, what specific restrictions that don’t already exist in Kentucky do you propose?
Fletcher's Answer:
I have worked to create a culture of life in Kentucky, unlike Steve Beshear, who hides from his record of opposing an amendment banning late-term, partial-birth abortion, and pandering to pro-abortion activists by issuing a legal opinion that broadened Roe v. Wade. The first bill I signed into law was fetal homicide legislation recognizing that violence against an expectant mother has two victims. I increased the number of required screenings for newborns and we are catching and curing more diseases. As your Governor, I will continue to protect the rights of the unborn in Kentucky.
My view? Fletcher supports life and will continue to protect the rights of the unborn.
Beshear's Answer:
I support a ban on late term abortion, and believe the current abortion laws in Kentucky are appropriate. As Governor, I will work to reduce the number of unwanted pregnancies through increased educational and economic opportunities and increased access to affordable quality health care.
My view?: Beshear supports ban on late term abortion and will work, as Governor, to reduce unwamted pregnancies.
There you have it, the candidates' positions on abortion -- in their own words.
Labels: Democratism, Kentucky politics, Public Service, Republicanism
posted by KYJurisDoctor at 8:24 PM
2 Comments:
Note that neither candidate answered the question; that's a metaphor for a lot of other things too...
Beshear: "...abortion laws in Kentucky are appropriate." Based on the lack of response, it seems they both actually agree on this. I think Fletcher should be more vocal about his pro-life beliefs, and wonder why he isn't.
Beshear again: "...I will work to reduce the number of unwanted pregnancies through increased educational and economic opportunities and increased access to affordable quality health care." ???Does this mean early-term abortions are viewed by him as "health care"?
nich. con.: I read what Fletcher to say he is pro-life, though like you said, he is not "vocal" about it.
Beshear is pro choice in the early term of pregnancy, but "pro life" during the late term. I guess you can say his position is the current state of abortion law.
As for your question regarding health care, I suspect (but I do NOT know for sure) that he wants to offer health care as a way to encourage women to commit to full term pregnancies.
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