Prince William Del. Bob Marshall, R-13th, has offered his own rather dark explanation for birth defects and child disabilities: divine retribution for women who have had abortions. Marshall told a crowd that the Bible says that the first born is a gift to God, resulting in “special punishment” for those who have abortions.
At a press conference, Marshall stated “The number of children who are born subsequent to a first abortion with handicaps has increased dramatically. Why? Because when you abort the first born of any, nature takes its vengeance on the subsequent children, . . . In the Old Testament, the first born of every being, animal and man, was dedicated to the Lord. There’s a special punishment Christians would suggest.”
I am not why people like Marshall would want to spend eternity with a being who imposes birth defects on infants as punishments for their parents. Of course, he did not explain what those other men and women did to warrant their miscarriages and birth defects.
The press conference involved various Christian clergy calling for the elimination of state funding for Planned Parenthood because the organization provides abortions.
Marshall insists that Planned Parenthood should be called ” ‘Planned Barrenhood’ because they have nothing to do with families, they have nothing to do with responsibility.”
The only funding Planned Parenthood receives from the state is from Medicaid reimbursements and amount to about $35,000 in the 2009 fiscal year.
Marshall’s official bio boasts “a personal library of 2000+ books.” It certainly seems to reaffirm Voltaire’s statement that “the multitude of books is making us ignorant.”
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They say that it has the highest scoville rating kinda of like a habanero. But hotter….
what is a scotch bonnet?
tofu fighting,
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I will be at the doctor’s tomorrow. I have to get a physical for the surgery. Did you say you were treating me to lunch ?lol You would love the brisket and poblano tacos at Mia’s since you are such carnivore. You made fun of my tofu.
I guess I’ll be eating alone…..
Buddha,
And that is my favorite. Flat Bread for you. But then again my taste sense’s have been ruined since before I was 12 or 13. Most Jalapenos are similar to pickles. Now, if we go for a scotch bonnet. I might have to ask for some water.
BIL,
Well, I can guarantee that I won’t be looking for Indian cuisine, the smell of yellow curry turns my stomach….bleh!
Smom,
I’m sorry to hear about TFB. Those New Mexico chilies are something special. But alas, good restaurants often come and go.
Canadian and AY,
I fairly open minded on the dining selection as long as it isn’t Indian food. I’m not a big fan of the cuisine. A little too much curry for my tastes (although the flatbreads are very good).
AY,
I completely agree on all counts!
Swartmore mom,
Is that a lunch invitation? I’ll be in town tomorrow? lol
Canadian Eh.,
Ya never know about someone’s IQ. I may have a low one in some areas and a high one in others. When we fail to communicate the conversation means nothing.
AY,
I would imagine that each troll will, in their own way use that against you, and some may also suggest you score a double digit IQ! However, consider the sources!!
I stand corrected then, 2 wonderful conversationalists….better?
Buddah The Flying Burrito closed a number of years ago, but you can’t beat the food of New Mexico. It is my favorite. There are a few places in Dallas that serve Mexico City style Mexican food. That’s probably your best bet in Dallas. Although the original Mia’s serves really good Tex Mex. Also Thai and Indian food are good here.
Oh, Canadian I submit to Buddha excellency….Here, Here… I couldn’t debate my way out of a wet paper bag….Hum, I wonder which troll will use that against me?
ok ok….I’m ok for Mexican too…..lol! The first thing that comes to mind when I think of Texas is oil and cattle ( perhaps I wtched wayyyy too much Dallas as a child ). I knew I did not want to eat crude so I went with BBQ. Although really, with 2 fine debaters in company I would hardly notice the food 😀
BIL,
Are you planning a trip to KC this week?
Buddha,
You have never had my mouth melting fall off the bone ribs. I will dispute that KC has the best. While I will acknowledge that KC was where the Texas Cattle was taken up the Old Preston Trail. But, complain if you must about a free dinner, I am not a bug sucker either…..
Bock, Shiner Bock, Spotzel Brewing
http://www.shiner.com/
I understand, Pearl Beer, Pabts Blue Ribbon, Falstaff Beer. But nothing is as good as a Bock Beer on a summer day.
Texas.
BBQ.
**sigh**
Philistines. 😉
If one is going to travel internationally for BBQ, Kansas City is still the destination to beat.
Texas may have some great music and Mexican food (both traditional and Tex-Mex) and Dallas itself may have the finest Italian restaurant I’ve ever eaten at outside of San Francisco or traveling to Tuscany, but BBQ?
Sorry. It’s really no contest.
At some point this week, I’ll be eating my body weight in Arthur Bryant’s ribs. I can name five excellent KC joints better than any place I’ve ever eaten BBQ in Texas (believe me – I lived there long enough to make it a mission in both Dallas and Austin and every waterhole between them) and not even get into the top ten. Now Texas has some passable BBQ, like Sonny Bryan’s, but that’s what it is in comparison: passible. Some place has to be the best.
For BBQ it’s not Texas. I know, I know. It’s a common delusion in the Lone Star State (one of many), but I blame the excessive concussions from their abnormal love of football and Shiner Bock (Pearl for you old timers).
But I’ll be glad to meet ya’ll for some Mexican grub.
There’s a place that used to be on Greenville Ave. called The Flying Burrito. New Mexico style Mexican with real NM chilies in the sauces. Some of the best enchiladas on Earth. Austin has a couple of Mexican joints so good they’ll make you cry and wail in Spanish even if you don’t speak a word. And one of the best Vietnamese restaurants I’ve ever eaten at too.
But BBQ alone is worth the stop over in KC. Aside from a couple of friends and the Nelson-Atkins Museum, BBQ is what I will truly miss about Kansas and Kansas City. Everything else can be replaced.
I’m done preaching now. 😀 And make no mistake, when it comes to BBQ, I’m a proselytizer! Hallelujah!
ECookie,
Is there not some place in the bible that says something along the lines of these:
the Bible warns: “You shall not ill-treat any widow or orphan” (Ex. 22:21). This theme is reiterated in the prophets, “Uphold the rights of the orphan; defend the cause of the widow” (Isa. 1:17). The Psalmist cries to God for retribution from the wicked for “they kill the widow and stranger; they murder the fatherless” (Ps. 94:8). Special legislation is enacted for their protection (Deut. 24:7).
One last one, how can the pregnancy of Mary be accounted for?
ECookie,
Come back when you can stay longer.
Canadian Eh.,
And I’ll be the one to cook it as I like to Bar B Que. Smoke it whatever you wanna call it. Oh yeah….Tried smoking myself one day. It did not turn out so good… Lungs are still delicate.