Slog - Comments on Giuliani Supports Public Funding for Abortions http://slog.thestranger.com/2007/04/giuliani_supports_public_funding_for_abo In 1989, Rudy Giuliani said this: And today he stood by his statement in support of public funding for abortions. Angry press releases from every religious right organization in the country coming in 3... 2... 1...... Copyright 2008 Wed, 04 Apr 2007 15:55:51 -0800 Thu, 05 Apr 2007 18:47:32 -0800 http://www.movabletype.org/?v=3.34 http://blogs.law.harvard.edu/tech/rss Comment by Carollani Wow, that's ballsy! I'm impressed.

]]> Carollani http://slog.thestranger.com/2007/04/giuliani_supports_public_funding_for_abo#c689092 http://slog.thestranger.com/2007/04/giuliani_supports_public_funding_for_abo#c689092 Politics Wed, 04 Apr 2007 16:44:35 -0800 Comment by Mrs. Y Don't get me wrong. I am no Guiliani fan but I think I am going to send him a check right now thanking him for standing by his support of a woman's right to choose. Good for him!

]]> Mrs. Y http://slog.thestranger.com/2007/04/giuliani_supports_public_funding_for_abo#c689098 http://slog.thestranger.com/2007/04/giuliani_supports_public_funding_for_abo#c689098 Politics Wed, 04 Apr 2007 16:57:32 -0800 Comment by DOUG. I wouldn't be so surprised if this isn't a view secretly held by many conservatives -- that poor women SHOULD have abortions, along the lines of Bill "Abort-the-black-babies-and-reduce-the-crime-rate" Bennett.

]]> DOUG. http://slog.thestranger.com/2007/04/giuliani_supports_public_funding_for_abo#c689102 http://slog.thestranger.com/2007/04/giuliani_supports_public_funding_for_abo#c689102 Politics Wed, 04 Apr 2007 17:05:52 -0800 Comment by Will in Seattle Don't worry, he's a Red, and they flip-flop on these things like crazy.

Tomorrow he'll be talking about missions to Mars to find oil.

]]> Will in Seattle http://slog.thestranger.com/2007/04/giuliani_supports_public_funding_for_abo#c689105 http://slog.thestranger.com/2007/04/giuliani_supports_public_funding_for_abo#c689105 Politics Wed, 04 Apr 2007 17:13:02 -0800 Comment by longball Kos was taking issue with his confused statements regarding consitutionaliy surrounding this. I am 100% impressed that he is consistant in his stance over the years, but i think it's troubling that his justification is some murky pseudoconstitutional stuff. especially since he'll probably be put to the fire to defend this position.

]]> longball http://slog.thestranger.com/2007/04/giuliani_supports_public_funding_for_abo#c689118 http://slog.thestranger.com/2007/04/giuliani_supports_public_funding_for_abo#c689118 Politics Wed, 04 Apr 2007 17:24:31 -0800 Comment by raindrop Like any sane citizen, I support a woman's right to an abortion -- but I it always bothered me that since so many are opposed to it, then why should the govt. pay for it? Since there are charitable organizations that can help women in need, why is there a need for public funds? People get in a bind in life but the govt. doesn't help out (like when the clutch goes out on your car). Just asking, I'm not a right wing nut.

]]> raindrop http://slog.thestranger.com/2007/04/giuliani_supports_public_funding_for_abo#c689154 http://slog.thestranger.com/2007/04/giuliani_supports_public_funding_for_abo#c689154 Politics Wed, 04 Apr 2007 19:09:31 -0800 Comment by Sean Gore/Giuliani in 2008!

]]> Sean http://slog.thestranger.com/2007/04/giuliani_supports_public_funding_for_abo#c689166 http://slog.thestranger.com/2007/04/giuliani_supports_public_funding_for_abo#c689166 Politics Wed, 04 Apr 2007 19:52:39 -0800 Comment by kinaidos Damn, was kind of hoping it was a video of him singing the Sex Pistols *Bodies*.

*Dragged on a table in factory
Illegitimate place to be
In a packet in a lavatory
Die little baby screaming fucking bloody mess
Its not an animal its an abortion*

Mummy!

]]> kinaidos http://slog.thestranger.com/2007/04/giuliani_supports_public_funding_for_abo#c689179 http://slog.thestranger.com/2007/04/giuliani_supports_public_funding_for_abo#c689179 Politics Wed, 04 Apr 2007 20:55:43 -0800 Comment by Noink raindrop: because unwanted babies become criminals that the government pays a hell of a lot more for. In general.

Remember he flip-flopped about the assault weapons ban; I'm surprised he would do that, and then be consistent about this. Maybe he's decided to try to be the anti-McCain.

]]> Noink http://slog.thestranger.com/2007/04/giuliani_supports_public_funding_for_abo#c689199 http://slog.thestranger.com/2007/04/giuliani_supports_public_funding_for_abo#c689199 Politics Wed, 04 Apr 2007 22:34:25 -0800 Comment by Monique Raindrop:

Its more that those babies would rely on the welfare system. I would rather pay $500 for someone to have an abortion than pay upwards of $200,000 in raising a child through welfare.

Plus, I think that it would be better for a woman to have one if she wants. Nothing worse than forcing women to have kids because they are poor, and then keep them even more poor by having them rely on welfare.

]]> Monique http://slog.thestranger.com/2007/04/giuliani_supports_public_funding_for_abo#c689253 http://slog.thestranger.com/2007/04/giuliani_supports_public_funding_for_abo#c689253 Politics Thu, 05 Apr 2007 08:41:21 -0800 Comment by Ari Spool If Giuliani wins, will he be the first president with a lisp?

]]> Ari Spool http://slog.thestranger.com/2007/04/giuliani_supports_public_funding_for_abo#c689613 http://slog.thestranger.com/2007/04/giuliani_supports_public_funding_for_abo#c689613 Politics Thu, 05 Apr 2007 18:47:32 -0800