Mary Cheney's pregnancy affects us all

Townhall ^ | 12/07/2006 | Janice Shaw Crouse

[Responsibility2nd]

Adding Wormwood to the pro-gay side.....

You can have this book also....

[xsmommy]

the selfishness in this is demanding to experience motherhood and having a child, just because she can. there are plenty of children worthy of adoption that she could raise and devote her life to. just because one is capable of bearing a child doesn't mean one SHOULD, and especially if the lifestyle she has chosen doesn't encompass bearing a child as a consequence thereof. yes, it is extremely selfish of her.

[linda_22003]

I think you're mistaken about that. We're pro- people making their own private decisions without undue interference from people who are not concerned. You know, what used to be conservatism before the busybodies got into the act, and wanted Big Government, as long as it was Big Government who would enforce their own moral code.

[xsmommy]

no, one can just quietly express disappointment in the fact that she chose to do this. yes it's her decision. i lament it.

[johnny7]

What else are they gonna' say?

[FloridianBushFan]

If you actually read this article you will notice it does not talk about homosexuality. It deals with single parenting and not having a father around. Most of the posts here have not been for pro homosexuality but instead stating it is a private issue or people saying they don't have a problem with someone having a child who is not married.

[MinuteGal]

Who the hell here is "cheering for homosexuality"? I haven't seen any such posts.

In my post, I commented that while Dick and Lynne may be disgusted and appalled inside, their position in government dictates they put the best face forward that they can.

Life's realities are not black and white for them nor for any family in the world.

Leni

[Responsibility2nd]

Fine. Heather and Mary is fine. Fathers? Who needs 'em? Homosexual marriages? Sure! Why not!

Books for everybody!

[Sloth]

As a society it is all of our business.

The motto of leftists everywhere, elevating the 'good of society' above the rights of the individual.

[xsmommy]

i agree leni, i am sure there isn't a thing in the world lynne or dick could have done to dissuade her, she is a grown woman. she may even have put it off til this point, out of deference to her father's career, for all we know. in any event, i lament her decision to do this.

[Wormwood]

there are plenty of children worthy of adoption that she could raise and devote her life to.

I'm surprised to hear such an impassioned plea in support for gay adoption on this forum.

Count me in.

[linda_22003]

You REALLY have your panties in a knot over this, don't you?

[Pietro]

"How selfish."

Bringing a child into the world w/o a father IS selfish, clearly they care more about themselves than they do the child.

[Volunteer]

"Cheney has maintained a 15-year relationship. She is now preparing to sacrifice the next few decades of her life to caring for a child.

How selfish."

I agree with you 100%.

I may not choose this as my ideal way of bringing a child into this world. But, I'm not going to be changing the diapers or paying tuition.

I think Goldwater would agree with you too.

[Always Right]

I think you're mistaken about that. We're pro- people making their own private decisions without undue interference from people who are not concerned. You know, what used to be conservatism before the busybodies got into the act, and wanted Big Government, as long as it was Big Government who would enforce their own moral code.

No, conservatism was never about promoting doing whatever feels good. No one is suggesting the government do anything about it. Calling something wrong that is morally wrong is conservatism. You confuse conservatism with libertarianism.

[Responsibility2nd]

Oh, I read the article. In fact I read it twice. At least.

Here is something I've read 4-5 tiems:

Mary’s pregnancy is an “in-your-face” action countering the Bush Administration’s pro-family, pro-marriage and pro-life policies.

I get this, don't you?

[xsmommy]

no, sorry. i happen to believe that the best home for a child has both a mom and a dad. of different sexes. but hey, you support whatever you like.

[linda_22003]

"Doing what feels good"? You've never given birth, have you? ;)

[Wormwood]

[Always Right]

I think Goldwater would agree with you too.

Reagan would not, and Reagan is much more of the standard bearer than Goldwater. Goldwater defended Clinton and voted for democrats late in his life.