Todd Akin, a candidate for a senate seat in Missouri, recently made shocking but not surprising comments a few days ago, suggesting that women who are raped "legitimately" rarely conceive pregnancies. Apparently he was influenced by physicians in the pro-life movement who believe that the female body will not allow a fertilized egg to implant in the uterus if the sexual act was unpleasant. This would be nice if it were true. Did Akin mean to imply that women who conceive from forced entries secretly wanted the children and enjoyed the rape?
Miriam Godwinson would congratulate Akin for his faith in a providentially designed universe.
The Onion had quite a bit of sardonic fun with Akin's claim.
"Pregnant Woman Relieved To Learn Her Rape Was Illegitimate"
"I Misspoke—What I Meant To Say Is 'I Am Dumb As Dog Shit And I Am A Terrible Human Being'"
"Republicans Condemn Akin's Comments As Blemish On Party's Otherwise Spotless Women's Rights Record"
Miriam Godwinson would congratulate Akin for his faith in a providentially designed universe.
The Onion had quite a bit of sardonic fun with Akin's claim.
"Pregnant Woman Relieved To Learn Her Rape Was Illegitimate"
"I Misspoke—What I Meant To Say Is 'I Am Dumb As Dog Shit And I Am A Terrible Human Being'"
"Republicans Condemn Akin's Comments As Blemish On Party's Otherwise Spotless Women's Rights Record"
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