Slog - Comments on Planned Parenthood Ad http://slog.thestranger.com/2008/10/planned_parenthood_ad Copyright 2008 Wed, 01 Oct 2008 13:07:23 -0800 Wed, 01 Oct 2008 22:14:36 -0800 http://www.movabletype.org/?v=3.34 http://blogs.law.harvard.edu/tech/rss Comment by Andrew Will they actually air this on TV or just let it float around on the internet?

]]> Andrew http://slog.thestranger.com/2008/10/planned_parenthood_ad#c1156366 http://slog.thestranger.com/2008/10/planned_parenthood_ad#c1156366 2008 Wed, 01 Oct 2008 13:13:38 -0800 Comment by Beguine Man, I hope this gets serious air time. Now I'm extra glad I made that donation to them in Palin's honor.

]]> Beguine http://slog.thestranger.com/2008/10/planned_parenthood_ad#c1156388 http://slog.thestranger.com/2008/10/planned_parenthood_ad#c1156388 2008 Wed, 01 Oct 2008 13:16:01 -0800 Comment by superyeadon Garafalo was a real "get" for them.

]]> superyeadon http://slog.thestranger.com/2008/10/planned_parenthood_ad#c1156410 http://slog.thestranger.com/2008/10/planned_parenthood_ad#c1156410 2008 Wed, 01 Oct 2008 13:17:38 -0800 Comment by Jessica Turning off the comments on YouTube for this was a smart move.

]]> Jessica http://slog.thestranger.com/2008/10/planned_parenthood_ad#c1156510 http://slog.thestranger.com/2008/10/planned_parenthood_ad#c1156510 2008 Wed, 01 Oct 2008 13:25:02 -0800 Comment by Jen I have a hard time believing people can be this heartless. Is there any sort of semi sane sounding reason that you would do this to a rape victim? How did they justify themselves?

]]> Jen http://slog.thestranger.com/2008/10/planned_parenthood_ad#c1156608 http://slog.thestranger.com/2008/10/planned_parenthood_ad#c1156608 2008 Wed, 01 Oct 2008 13:34:52 -0800 Comment by Beguine @5-In the case of Palin, it was because rape kits come with emergency contraception, which is "a form of abortion."

]]> Beguine http://slog.thestranger.com/2008/10/planned_parenthood_ad#c1156634 http://slog.thestranger.com/2008/10/planned_parenthood_ad#c1156634 2008 Wed, 01 Oct 2008 13:38:09 -0800 Comment by Tom Everyone who has ever seen an episode of Special Victims Unit knows how important rape kits are.

]]> Tom http://slog.thestranger.com/2008/10/planned_parenthood_ad#c1156638 http://slog.thestranger.com/2008/10/planned_parenthood_ad#c1156638 2008 Wed, 01 Oct 2008 13:38:26 -0800 Comment by Afreet "We're sorry. This video is no longer available" :( Anyone have an alternate?

]]> Afreet http://slog.thestranger.com/2008/10/planned_parenthood_ad#c1156661 http://slog.thestranger.com/2008/10/planned_parenthood_ad#c1156661 2008 Wed, 01 Oct 2008 13:41:15 -0800 Comment by keshmeshi @6,

No, it doesn't. A rape kit is for evidence collecting purposes only.

]]> keshmeshi http://slog.thestranger.com/2008/10/planned_parenthood_ad#c1156767 http://slog.thestranger.com/2008/10/planned_parenthood_ad#c1156767 2008 Wed, 01 Oct 2008 13:54:17 -0800 Comment by Beguine @9-The alaskin bill funding rape kits also included money towards emergency contraception: http://www.worldnetdaily.com/index.php?fa=PAGE.view&pageId=75453 and also
http://www.medicalnewstoday.com/articles/123291.php

]]> Beguine http://slog.thestranger.com/2008/10/planned_parenthood_ad#c1156856 http://slog.thestranger.com/2008/10/planned_parenthood_ad#c1156856 2008 Wed, 01 Oct 2008 14:08:16 -0800 Comment by Jen Thanks for the links. Still pretty fucking heinous though.

]]> Jen http://slog.thestranger.com/2008/10/planned_parenthood_ad#c1156889 http://slog.thestranger.com/2008/10/planned_parenthood_ad#c1156889 2008 Wed, 01 Oct 2008 14:12:47 -0800 Comment by max solomon preaching to the converted. the remaining undecided women voters are not feminists.

]]> max solomon http://slog.thestranger.com/2008/10/planned_parenthood_ad#c1157606 http://slog.thestranger.com/2008/10/planned_parenthood_ad#c1157606 2008 Wed, 01 Oct 2008 16:28:04 -0800 Comment by Beguine Oh it's absolutely heinous. What was that from her gay friend about her religion not affecting her governing? Cause that's not what it looks like from where I'm standing.

]]> Beguine http://slog.thestranger.com/2008/10/planned_parenthood_ad#c1157738 http://slog.thestranger.com/2008/10/planned_parenthood_ad#c1157738 2008 Wed, 01 Oct 2008 17:03:35 -0800 Comment by Rob C I don't think tax exempt organizations are permitted to make ads explicitly calling on people for or against a candidate. I think it's a "fan ad".

]]> Rob C http://slog.thestranger.com/2008/10/planned_parenthood_ad#c1157841 http://slog.thestranger.com/2008/10/planned_parenthood_ad#c1157841 2008 Wed, 01 Oct 2008 17:40:43 -0800 Comment by Juris @14: First off, it's the PP Action Fund. PP has two distinct wings: advocacy like this, and healthcare, to keep them clear of campaign finance laws and assure that the healthcare mission isn't compromised. Second, if you listen carefully, the ad doesn't once urge a vote for or against anyone, it only explains their voting records. None of the "magic words" of Buckley v. Valeo are used.

]]> Juris http://slog.thestranger.com/2008/10/planned_parenthood_ad#c1157898 http://slog.thestranger.com/2008/10/planned_parenthood_ad#c1157898 2008 Wed, 01 Oct 2008 18:12:08 -0800 Comment by I can't believe I'm saying this... I get really angry when the sex ed hit piece on Obama is played and because I'd like to think that our side can aspire to better I feel compelled to say that this issue is not a fair argument. Palin was mayor of Wausilla, but it was the hospital that was charging not the city and that had been happening before she was elected mayor. And while there's evidence that she knew about it, it's unclear what exactly she could have done as mayor to change the policy.

It's a totally fair hit on McCain in terms of his Senate vote, but the issue isn't quite as clear for Palin.

]]> I can't believe I'm saying this... http://slog.thestranger.com/2008/10/planned_parenthood_ad#c1158209 http://slog.thestranger.com/2008/10/planned_parenthood_ad#c1158209 2008 Wed, 01 Oct 2008 21:09:19 -0800 Comment by Will in Seattle Palin hates Planned Parenthood.

]]> Will in Seattle http://slog.thestranger.com/2008/10/planned_parenthood_ad#c1158304 http://slog.thestranger.com/2008/10/planned_parenthood_ad#c1158304 2008 Wed, 01 Oct 2008 22:14:36 -0800