The inner-slut mentality of neofeminism has done so much to harm women, you'd think it would have come from a misogynist.
Throughout history one of the main dynamics that has influenced relationships between men and women is what can be called the "vagina monopoly." Men want them and only women have them. In fact, the world's oldest profession was one that was originally only capable of being performed by women. That profession was the "renting" of women to men for sex. Most of the pathological aspects of male-female relationships revolve around the objectification of women as objects of sexual gratification.…
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26 - Djiril
For those who can't figure out that the Guttmacher Insitute is Planned Parenthood's research arm, and therefore, not likely to err on the side of the pro-life argument, I see no need to further throw out studies to people who can't even grasp simple facts.
The majority of people who have responded have not even mentioned the Guttmacher Insitute. Personally, I am just curious to see what studies you are using. If they are good studies, they should speak for themselves, regardless of what anyone says on his or her blog. There are probably others out there who are skeptical, and would benefit from seeing that well done studies using sound research methods have come to these conclusions.
Many of us are more open minded than you probably think.
27 - John Bambenek
You can see more info here in regards to some studies I took a look at.
28 - Ruvy in Jerusalem
Checked out your blog site, John, and your column on false religion at the Illini.
You scoundrel :o)
29 - Coyote
I have met many women who have had abortions, and not ONE was for convenience. To save the mother's life? Yes. But never once has any woman who has admited to having an abortion go through the pain and trauma for a mere convenience.
30 - John Bambenek
Ruvy-
What can I say... you've been inspirational. :)
31 - Joe
This is poor writing. I don't care about the subject. Mr. Bambenek is not authoritative in his writing. It's crap.
32 - fighter
This "politically correct" culture which demonizing using words that offend has resulted in a culture that equates "big" with obese, "sexually liberated" with "slut." The desire is to change wording to make the unacceptable and harmful to something other than what it is. Instead of striving for good and healthy behavior the culture is just lowering standards and changing what words mean.
33 - Mike
incorrect you are not more than your vagina