okay, since apparently i can't talk about this in the women's discussion forum even though all of these facts are about women... i'll post it here.
This is most definitely true. When she came into office, she opposed the law stating that the state would pay for rape kits. Now rape victims in Wasilla have to pay for their own rape kits which cost around $1200.
Okay, ladies. I will agree that abortion, in most cases, is not okay. But honestly, if I got pregnant as a result of rape, I don't know what my decision would be. I would like to think I'd keep the baby, but I would like to have a choice.Palin is against abortion, even in the case of rape or incest.
I think that we can all agree that abstinence would be the best way to go. But taking sex education out of our schools is reckless. Again, women's rights come into play. No birth control? If I don't want kids yet, I think it's my choice whether or not I take birth control or am celibate.Palin opposes the use of birth control, as well sexual health education classes for teens.
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McCain is against federal funding of birth control and sex education.
Palin forced the rape victims of Wasilla, Alaska to pay for their own rape kits.
This is most definitely true. When she came into office, she opposed the law stating that the state would pay for rape kits. Now rape victims in Wasilla have to pay for their own rape kits which cost around $1200.