Democrats For Life of America ousts member who supports contraception

[ccharles000]

U.S. Rep. Tim Ryan (D-OH) was removed from the Democrats For Life of America's advisory board because he supports contraception.

Upset by what is sees as U.S. Rep. Tim Ryan abandoning his pro-life position, Democrats For Life of America removed the congressman from its national advisory board.

"DFLA gave Congressman Ryan ample opportunities to prove he's committed to protecting life, but he has turned his back on the community at every turn," said Kristen Day, the Washington, D.C.-based pro-life organization's executive director.

Ryan of Niles, D-17th, insists he's still a strong pro-life advocate, but grew frustrated with Democrats For Life of America and other pro-life groups that refuse to accept contraceptives as an option to avoid unwanted pregnancies.

"We're working in Congress with groups that agree with preventative options while is getting left behind," Ryan said. "I can't figure out for the life of me how to stop pregnancies without contraception. Don't be mad at me for wanting to solve the problem." (Emphasis mine)

Ryan says he was "booted" from the board - of which he was a member for four years - after trying to convince the group to support contraceptive use as part of a plan to stop unplanned pregnancy. And this is why we call anti-choicers 'anti-choice': because they're not just about making abortion illegal. They don't women to have access to contraception either - something that 98 percent of American women will use at some point in their lives. Common ground, my ass.

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[sam sarrha]

1. where is the WayBack Machine When you need it...theyneed to be when women couldn't vote either

[charlie]

2. Waitaminute

There's a Democratic faction that OPPOSES CONTRACEPTION? You've gotta be kidding me...

[RC]

3. It is part of the republican take over of the Democratic party.

[tanyev]

4. Yeah, that's my biggest problem with these so called pro-lifers.

If they are so horrified by abortion, then shouldn't they be actively supporting every method we have at our disposal to prevent unwanted pregnancies from occurring? Just think what could have been accomplished already if all their money, time, and passion had been devoted to a campaign providing comprehensive sex education and easy access to contraception.

[ayeshahaqqiqa]

5. Anti contraception

means this is the "Every Sperm is Sacred" group. Should change their name to that, imho.

[BolivarianHero]

6. I dunno...

I assume they're Dixiecrats remnants; if you want to find DFLA members, look for the creepy meo-Nazis in funny robes and goofy hats.