Virginia State Rep (R) - Children with disabilities are Gods punishment for women who have aborted

[stevenleser]

http://thinkprogress.org/politics/2010/02/22/83337/disabled-abortion/?mobile=nc


On Thursday, Virginia State Delegate Bob Marshall (R) spoke at a press conference against state funding for Planned Parenthood. He blasted the organization for supporting a women’s right to choose, saying that God punishes women who have had abortions by giving them disabled children:

“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,” said Marshall, a Republican.

“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.”

Marshall is also fighting against health care reform, saying that “Obamacare” is trying to take “your soul.” Former Alaska governor Sarah Palin has been pushing back against high-profile figures and entities who have been attacking people with disabilities. Will she speak out against someone in her own party? (HT: Right Wing Watch)
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As I wrote on my Facebook page, as far as I am concerned, this lands Delegate Marshall on the disgusting scale somewhere between pig vomit and goat excrement. Then again, compared to what Marshall said, pig vomit and goat excrement dont seem so bad.

[Kalidurga]

1. I would like to see where he got his stats...

but then again maybe not. He probably has a hairy butt.

[roguevalley]

16. sarah palin had an abortion?! news to me

[Rosa Luxemburg]

2. What happens if the first born is disabled?

[stevenleser]

7. While that question is completely logical, I think you are giving him way too much credit.

Someone who says things like this doesnt deserve the opportunity for civil discourse.

[prairierose]

3. It seems to me that you could compost...

pig vomit and goat excrement and they would then become useful but unless you compost this "person" I don't see how he could be useful to society in any way.

Do I need to put the sarcasm thingy here?

[undeterred]

4. I knew there was a mandate in Obamacare but I didn't know it was for my soul.

[BlueIris]

5. So people with disabilities are just a punishment for their parents?

Sicko. I'm sure his disabled voters really appreciate these sentiments.

[spartan61]

6. This has to be one of the most disgusting

things any repuke has ever said. And we know repukes say some of the most disgusting and horrible things.

[stevenleser]

9. I know. I am so angry at what he said, I am literally shaking on my couch.

I cannot come up with insults vile enough to describe him.

[barbtries]

8. by his reasoning,

women who abort just dedicate their children to the lord before they get born.
it is still shocking to me that people who spew shit like this gain public office. i guess i was just born yesterday myself.

[get the red out]

10. What about the father

Does he not get "punished" in this equation?

Republicans are just insane.

[stevenleser]

12. Republicans dont want to punish men for having sex, they only want to control and punish women who

have sex.

[riderinthestorm]

11. Grotesque and beyond reprehensible. Wrong and sick on so many levels. nt

[Tikki]

13. We have a grandson with a disability...We have never thought of him as punishment..

I guess that repug guy only likes certain children.


The Tikkis

[stevenleser]

15. I'm so sorry that any family with a disabled child has to read/hear about what Marshall

said. I almost didnt post it for that reason, but he has to pay for what he said and the only way to do that is to get the word out.

[mythology]

14. And what did the human race due to get punished by the

mere existence of this insipid buffoon? I mean I understand he's running his mouth off because Republicans have to keep bringing up abortion to keep their fanatical base frothing at the mouth, but do they not understand that those of with anything at least approaching normal intelligence know he's utterly obtuse?

[Odin2005]

17. FUCK YOU, asshole!!!

[Scurrilous]

19. Well said.

[Wind Dancer]

28. +1000

Indeed!

[niyad]

18. didn't he say this same thing a year or so ago? my memory is telling me this isn't the first time

I heard him say this

[stevenleser]

21. Yes, I just realized why this item is popping up again. He just announced for US Senate.

He is going to represent Virginia in the US Senate. That is why all of this stuff is popping up as news again.

[Neurotica]

24. this is from last year -- now he's sponsoring a personhood amendment

He always sponsors some of the most extreme legislation in VA. In the past, the State Senate was able to kill most of his bills. Now, unfortunately, we are in trouble since Republicans gained seats in the Senate and essentially have control of the entire legislature.

[stevenleser]

25. And running for the US Senate. Those two things are causing all his old craziness to be news again

This guy should never hold elected office in this country, ever.

[stevenleser]

20. OMG: THIS SOB IS RUNNING FOR THE US SENATE!

See this--> http://www.democraticunderground.com/1002177712

[Neurotica]

26. He's going to primary George Allen -- this could be good for Democrats

The far right agenda will become more prominent and well-understood. It will be in the news all the time.
The Republicans will have to spend lots of money in the primary.
And Marshall could win! In that case, he's so polarizing he could bring out lots of Democrats, which could have positive effects for every race, including the presidency.

[Kurmudgeon]

22. Christ has a new covenant, Mr. Marshal, what you're saying isn't Christian.

[bluestate10]

23. Don't you understand the common said creedo on DU?

There is no difference between republicans and democrats. If you really believe that shit, then either send me all your money or drown yourself....ahhh, send me all your money, then drown yourself.

[stevenleser]

30. I know. People who say that B.S. are almost as whacked in the head as Marshall. nt

[proud2BlibKansan]

27. This happened 2 years ago. Why all the attention today?

Yes it's horrible that he said this. I'd like to slap the shit out of him myself.

But it was in Feb, 2010.

And I've received this in several emails today, it's all over Facebook and now here.

What's up with the sudden alarm over a stupid thing this guy said 2 years ago?

[stevenleser]

29. Because today he announced his run for the US Senate, representing Virginia. nt

[proud2BlibKansan]

34. Aha. Thanks.

[Neurotica]

31. No doubt his statements are being re-examined because he's running for U.S. Senate now

It's a good thing, too, because he's probably the most extreme member of the VA legislature.

[Neurotica]

32. Regarding abortion, Marshall said: "Your origins should not be held against you...[referring to the

victim's unborn child.] The woman becomes a sin-bearer of the crime, because the right of a child predominates over the embarrassment of the woman."

[mmonk]

33. I'll inform my wife.

BTW, we love our punishment. He is doing fine.

[just1voice]

35. Virginian repukes are a special brand of stupid, I know, I live there

Last year they legalized guns in bars that serve alcohol then were shocked when there was a shootout with police outside a bar a month later. The only other place I've seen repukes that stupid is in Texas. Repukes in Virginia are extremely proud to be stupid, talking to them about anything is a complete waste of time as they will vehemently argue in favor of the most idiotic things regardless of any information given to the contrary.

I agree with what you said, they are somewhere between "pig vomit and goat excrement".

[uppityperson]

36. I would ask when HIS mother had an abortion but that would be really rude and in poor taste

so I will just ignore this asshole.

[moriah]

37. So is Bella Santorum suffering from Trisomy 18 because of their son Gabriel?

Guess they did have an abortion after all!

[Bozita]

38. Infuckingsanity advanced by Repug elected officials. ... Disgusting!

[JCMach1]

39. Someone (anyone) needs to abort his political career

even if it is only another Republican.

This guy is a dipshit.

[CTyankee]

40. I got out of the state of VA in 1985 and have never gone back.

That state was instrumental in defeating the ERA back in the late 70s, early 80s.

I'm so glad I left for CT. It has preserved my sanity...

[RainDog]

41. who elects these foul, worthless parasites?

if I had heard him say this, I think I would've spit in his face.

he is lower than the dog shit I wipe off my shoe.

[DeathToTheOil]

42. And Bob Marshall is a Punishment to All of Humankind

Did we fuck up by outlawing incest, Oh Lord?

[Ichingcarpenter]

43. Its time for dinner.... Toon