November 20, 2003
Buzzflash on Blumenthal on Planned Parenthood
By Jim Dallas
Sidney Blumenthal
says Austin clinic fight is
part of "culture war"
Link -- In the Battle for Pro-Choice Rights, Bush's Texas is Ground Zero
What's happening here in Austin is not isolated, not in its efforts to close down Planned Parenthood services, or in its methods of intimidation. It is another incident in a long train of abuses. Its scope may not be widely understood, but that scope is, in fact, wide. A radical, extreme war is being waged, in my view, against the American tradition, against the separation of church and state, against long-settled law, against positive social policy whose benefits are proven, against science, against the Constitution, and even against religion, in the name of religion. This radicalism involves seemingly fringe groups and the Bush White House, eccentric billionaires with bizarre agendas and the leaders of the Republican Congress.
Posted by Jim Dallas at November 20, 2003 12:00 AM
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A radical, extreme war is being waged, in my view, against the American tradition, against the separation of church and state, against long-settled law, against positive social policy whose benefits are proven, against science, against the Constitution, and even against religion, in the name of religion.
Given the grassroots, consumer and small business origins of the revolt against the abortion clinic construction, Sid's induction from this particular instance is obviously misplaced.
"Against religion"? Get a grip, Sid, and while you're at it, wipe that froth from the corners of your lips. It's a war all right, and we're finally fighting back against you and your ilk.
