tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1547660567824808348.comments2024-01-24T10:15:07.976-06:00The Moral and Ethical Voice of Reproductive JusticeBeckyhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/11465923397912471092noreply@blogger.comBlogger20125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1547660567824808348.post-81512605505298604612013-03-20T15:15:26.447-05:002013-03-20T15:15:26.447-05:00This comment has been removed by the author.Faith Aloudhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05946606562499820864noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1547660567824808348.post-19508211428761017972013-03-20T14:51:22.846-05:002013-03-20T14:51:22.846-05:00I would just like to point out a couple of egregio...I would just like to point out a couple of egregious factual errors.<br /><br />1. MTLSA is NOT all-male, does not have any exclusions on membership eligibility and encourages all members of the SLU Law community to join them. It is true that they are dedicated primarily to men's causes, such as prostate and testicular cancer. I'm sure we could all agree that cancer awareness and research of all types is important and vital to our society. If men cannot raise awareness for cancer that is uniquely male, then women have no claim to right to do the same for cancers that are uniquely female.<br /><br />2. The speaker was not a rape apologist. It was expressly disclaimed REPEATEDLY prior to and during the event that the event was in no way, shape or form intended to demean, marginalize, trivialize or otherwise do injury to those who have to live through the disgusting thing that is rape. No one at the Federalist Society or MTLSA advocates for shielding actual rapists from the punishment they rightfully deserve. Violent crime of all sorts is repugnant and antithetical to a free society and we oppose it in all of its forms, especially sexual violence. The issue we were trying to bring light to is the stigma that attaches to those individuals who have been falsely accused of a heinous crime. Surely we would all agree that those wrongfully accused of murder and imprisoned despite their innocence deserve to have justice served if they were put there by the malfeasance of another.<br /><br />3. The LSRJ was not expressly invited originally, but the insinuation that it was not extended an explicit invitation because of some bad faith motive is ludicrous. The happy hour was always and will still be open to any and all SLU Law students. In fact, those who disagree with us (which would by definition include the LSRJ) have been greatly encouraged to join us. The entire purpose of the happy hour was to do this broad, important topic justice. The 50 minute window during the lunch break at the law school is nowhere near enough time to do this topic justice. So, the happy hour was thought up to afford some more time for the students to interact and discuss the issue over some good drinks and to hopefully educate each other on views they may not have fully considered before. Some may be surprised what happens when they actually talk, rather than employ straw men arguments, half-truths, and misleading snippets.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1547660567824808348.post-88965112986993389032011-10-26T08:27:24.082-05:002011-10-26T08:27:24.082-05:00It can be difficult to participate in a peaceful p...It can be difficult to participate in a peaceful presence, to not get into shouting matches with the anti-choice protestors, but it is rewarding, too. And most importantly, it is comforting for women who have made the difficult choice to have an abortion to see that people DO support her, that RELIGIOUS people support her. Thank you for sharing your experience!Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1547660567824808348.post-21630397812389094952011-10-19T09:55:29.318-05:002011-10-19T09:55:29.318-05:00Thank you. For the courage and determination you ...Thank you. For the courage and determination you have to provide a faithful loving voice in the midst of the hate and fear. Thank you!<br /><br />What you do matters.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1547660567824808348.post-39306548603176595822011-08-30T20:50:09.302-05:002011-08-30T20:50:09.302-05:00Exceptional post, Allison! I wonder if the onus i...Exceptional post, Allison! I wonder if the onus isn't only on young people when someone asks, "where are the young people?" at pro-choice and feminist events (and that question comes up, a lot). Perhaps there needs to be a broader culture of grooming another generation of pro-choice, feminist leaders to attend events? Young people need to show up, but wouldn't it have been cool if all the other Equality Day attendees sent or brought their brightest young leaders to Equality Day, like Faith Aloud? Perhaps the next time someone asks you that sort of question, a quick response could be, "I was just thinking the same thing. Where are all of your mentees?"Adelenoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1547660567824808348.post-83868312893929153592011-08-29T13:43:23.789-05:002011-08-29T13:43:23.789-05:00You are magnificant, Allison, and I am SO proud to...You are magnificant, Allison, and I am SO proud to have gone to the Equality Day Brunch with you! We've definitely got some generation rallying to do.chelsea m.https://www.blogger.com/profile/17762133953657898648noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1547660567824808348.post-411728308320778202011-08-27T10:52:06.625-05:002011-08-27T10:52:06.625-05:00It is nice that you feel proud of your stance on t...It is nice that you feel proud of your stance on this issue. I am sure living in what is a more "right-wing" leaning area such as St. Louis could make it difficult for you to openly proclaim your opinion.<br /><br />In other parts of the country, such as New York or California, many "pro-lifers" (anti-abortionists) feel exactly as you do as the majority of their colleagues, peers and friends are undoubtedly pro-choice.<br /><br />The issue, whichever side you are on, has become so polarized, heated and filled with emotion to make it so completely divisive. <br /><br />That may be why it is so taboo and the younger crowd steers away from such things, however they feel about it.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1547660567824808348.post-83635772827816581652011-07-19T22:13:12.527-05:002011-07-19T22:13:12.527-05:00Well put! I think this is an issue we all can rela...Well put! I think this is an issue we all can relate to. As a recent graduate from college I have seen the way victim blaming can spread at a rapid rate through a college campus as well as even more disturbing an administration. I am appalled that so often more focus is put upon what the woman did to "encourage" an attack rather than the violent and hideous actions of the attacker. Has anyone else experienced this on a college campuses? And what has your campus done to stop victim blaming.. ours tried several tactics, but did not have the impact we had hoped for.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1547660567824808348.post-48699857526686260792011-07-19T18:22:44.157-05:002011-07-19T18:22:44.157-05:00Beautifully stated, beautifully considered. Thank ...Beautifully stated, beautifully considered. Thank you.Jeanniehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12441764041673065875noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1547660567824808348.post-88884464247255959882011-07-19T14:59:48.830-05:002011-07-19T14:59:48.830-05:00Its strange to me how people quote the bible to vi...Its strange to me how people quote the bible to vilify conservatives. Nice Zacharia quote! But the bible also says to stone homosexuals, burn witches, slaughter cows and sprinkle their blood and a lot of other things. Either accept it or do not, this is America, who cares, that is your right.<br /><br />But do not be so intellectually dishonest as to pick and choose which parts you like and which you do not to establish some sort of moral high ground. It is as though you are shaking your finger at those who disagree with you.<br /><br />If you are not against homosexuality, promiscuity and religious tolerance (which are all condemned throughout the bible) throw the damn bible away, don't pick the solitary pieces that further your agenda and ignore those that do not.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1547660567824808348.post-31877596146177674132009-05-26T15:12:39.657-05:002009-05-26T15:12:39.657-05:00Using the link to the Catholic blog, I found a lin...Using the link to the Catholic blog, I found a link to Orlando's email and wrote I would never attend anything there again.<br />Suggest everything do this sort of action.Reese Forbeshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13496515956310499643noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1547660567824808348.post-63150172506026611112009-02-20T13:25:00.000-06:002009-02-20T13:25:00.000-06:00The second half will be up next week!The second half will be up next week!Faith Aloudhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05946606562499820864noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1547660567824808348.post-19892978010238331522009-02-19T14:23:00.000-06:002009-02-19T14:23:00.000-06:00where's the second half?where's the second half?orgn grndrhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00840940421337868478noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1547660567824808348.post-19412510087417074262008-11-08T10:46:00.000-06:002008-11-08T10:46:00.000-06:00I feel your frustration. Florida passed Amendment ...I feel your frustration. Florida passed Amendment 2, which states: This amendment protects marriage as the legal union of only one man and one woman as husband and wife and provides that no other legal union that is treated as marriage or the substantial equivalent thereof shall be valid or recognized. Unfortunately, the wording of this Am. was serious trickery and I guarantee most of the ppl voting for this did not really know the underlying meaning. Unfortunately, this Am. is going to take away rights of civil unions and domestic partnerships, straight and gay alike. So, elderly who wish to form a partnership after losing their spouse, instead of getting married in old age, will not be entitled to any benefits of their significant other, nor will they be able to visit their SO in the hospital, etc. Same for gays. And it really angers me, b/c gay marriage was already illegal in FL. The ppl that wrote this amendment are evil. :(Smash Attack Ashhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16459323734201391878noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1547660567824808348.post-28025939443814398392008-10-04T13:06:00.000-05:002008-10-04T13:06:00.000-05:00I tried that count more website and the informatio...I tried that count more website and the information isn't quite accurate. It told me to vote in Oregon even though it's solidly Democrat. It only calculates based on margin of the last vote, not on party affiliation. <BR/>Too simplistic! I don't approve!<BR/>Love,<BR/>sarahAnonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1547660567824808348.post-87098628961142785432008-09-12T15:07:00.000-05:002008-09-12T15:07:00.000-05:00Rock on rock one.Rock on rock one.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1547660567824808348.post-83631737962080169602008-09-12T13:05:00.000-05:002008-09-12T13:05:00.000-05:00The blog looks awesome!!The blog looks awesome!!Saskia Zhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10654550016236787304noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1547660567824808348.post-92140863385589984812008-06-03T23:39:00.000-05:002008-06-03T23:39:00.000-05:00Good job Becky!!Good job Becky!!Benhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/18113721633669235172noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1547660567824808348.post-33910559004280902672008-05-27T13:20:00.000-05:002008-05-27T13:20:00.000-05:00Good to see your post dissecting "City of New Orle...Good to see your post dissecting "City of New Orleans" by Steve Goodman. He often doesn't get his due. You might be interested in my 800-page biography, "Steve Goodman: Facing the Music." The book delves deeply into the genesis of "City of New Orleans," and Arlo Guthrie is a key source among my 1,050 interviewees and even contributed the foreword.<BR/><BR/>You can find out more at my Internet site (below). Amazingly, the book's first printing sold out in just eight months, all 5,000 copies, and a second printing of 5,000 is available now. The second printing includes hundreds of little updates and additions, including 30 more photos for a total of 575. To order a second-printing copy, see the "online store" page of my site. Just trying to spread word about the book. Feel free to do the same!<BR/><BR/>Clay Eals<BR/>1728 California Ave. S.W. #301<BR/>Seattle, WA 98116-1958<BR/><BR/>(206) 935-7515<BR/>(206) 484-8008<BR/>ceals@comcast.net<BR/>http://www.clayeals.comClay Ealshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17196401847360473286noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1547660567824808348.post-30543342852456370482008-05-27T12:51:00.000-05:002008-05-27T12:51:00.000-05:00Becky, You go, Girl!Becky, You go, Girl!Devhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13056591601731320998noreply@blogger.com