Saturday, August 18, 2007

Good for them.

Thank you Amnesty International. Some day someone will explain why a bunch of celibate or pedophile priests would try to deny the use of condoms to prevent AIDS or the right to an abortion for women who have been raped:

Mexico City, Mexico (AHN) - The human rights organization Amnesty International has reiterated its support for a woman's right to abortion. It did during its annual meeting in Mexico City. The decision has triggered an outcry from Christian organizations.

The human rights group operates across the world, including conflict-torn countries where rape is used as war weapon. It had decided to support the right for women to have access to abortion in case of rape and health risk to mother or child in April during its executive committee meeting.

However, the resolution adopted on the concluding day of its annual meeting by the human rights group on Friday drew a quick response from religious organizations.

Accusing the human rights group of betraying its commitment to human rights, religious organizations have threatened to withdraw support. The Vatican has called on Catholics to stop funds to the group.

4 comments:

mapaghimagsik said...

Alright! At least they know what's right.

ellroon said...

Yes, now they are going to be raked across the coals....

JJ said...

Excellent, this is great news. Socons up here were soooo hoping that AI would cave in to the Vatican. Ha.

ellroon said...

You're putting up your own brave fight up there against the social conservatives, jj. We're cheering for you as well!