Bushes morals for the world/US Draws Jeers for Abortion Comments at UN, page 1
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Topic started on 4-3-2005 @ 06:32 PM by Kidfinger
What is this fascination that the Bush administration has with pushing its moral ethics on the rest of the world? WHy does the current administration feel the need to tell the world that they are not as good as us and they should be better than they are?

U.S. delegate Ellen Sauerbrey spoke at a global womens conference about abortion and ethics. She was meet with boos anb catcalls. It would seem that the rest of the world would like us to keep our judgments to ourselves. This is from an article entitled, US Draws Jeers for Abortion Comments at UN

By Deborah Zabarenko

UNITED NATIONS (Reuters) - Jeers and catcalls greeted the top U.S. delegate to a global women's conference on Friday as she stressed Washington's opposition to abortion and support for sexual abstinence and fidelity.

After withdrawing an unpopular anti-abortion amendment from a key U.N. document, the United States joined in approving the declaration that reaffirmed a 150-page platform agreed 10 years ago at a landmark U.N. women's conference in Beijing.

However, top U.S. delegate Ellen Sauerbrey drew boos from the audience, which included some of the 6,000 activists who came from around the world, when she commented on Washington's interpretation of the document.

"We have stated clearly and on many occasions ... that we do not recognize abortion as a method of family planning, nor do we support abortion in our reproductive health assistance," Sauerbrey said.

The loudest catcalls, unusual at the world body, came when she articulated U.S. policy on AIDS prevention for adolescents: "We emphasize the value of the ABC -- abstinence, be faithful, and correct and consistent condom use where appropriate -- approach in comprehensive strategies to combat the spread of HIV/AIDS and the promotion of abstinence as the healthiest and most responsible choice for adolescents."


It is not our responsibility to be the global 'ethics' nanny. We cant even keep ourselves straight , so what gives us the right to tell others they are wrong?.......


Despite U.S. lobbying, public support for Washington's abortion stance was initially limited to the Vatican delegate; delegates from the European Union, Asia and elsewhere forcefully opposed it.

Emphasis mine.


It would seem to me that the world has effectivly snubbed its nose at the Bush administration by adopting an ammendment that did not create any new international human rights code for abortion.

Now dont get me wrong. I only think abortion is a viability if the mothers life is in danger or if it is a rape case, or if there is sever fetal deformity. I personally do not feel that abortion should be used as birth control. BUT, this is just MY opinion and I am in no way trying to push it on anyone else. It is not right in my view, but that does not mean that it is no acceptable to you. I think this is the mentality that the administration must adopt if they wish to be continued to be thought of as an asset and an ally. I fear that with Bush pushing his views on the world, we are only making more enemys than friends.

Source:
www.newsalerts.com...:top4:9319

[edit on 3/4/05 by Kidfinger]


reply posted on 4-3-2005 @ 11:44 PM by Kidfinger
Originally posted by Seekerof
as posted by Kidfinger
Maybe it is non of our business how other countries apply their own moral ethics and standards.................


None of our business? With that logic, if its none of our business, its likewise none of their business on what the US believes based on its own moral and ethical standards?


Yep. Its none of any other countries business how we act INSIDE our own country.


Oh wait. But its ok if the US draws jeers for their stated opinion on its own believed moral and ethical standards?


Trying to put some words in my mouth seekerof?


Refresher maybe?

However, top U.S. delegate Ellen Sauerbrey drew boos from the audience, which included some of the 6,000 activists who came from around the world, when she commented on Washington's interpretation of the document.

"We have stated clearly and on many occasions ... that we do not recognize abortion as a method of family planning, nor do we support abortion in our reproductive health assistance," Sauerbrey said.


"We" implies the US and its moral and ethical beliefs and standards.


Yes seekerof, you are right, sort of. Except that "We" cant even agree on what our morals and beliefs are. They are different for everyone. "We" also implies we the United States Government, which incidently is who is trying to push their personal opinion on how to behave (otherwise known as morals) on the rest of the world. Which is what this thread is about.

So you agree with the US imposing its ethics on the rest of the world? We are already forcing Democracy on countries that dont want it. Now we are pushing Bushes morals down their throat. The only thing left is for Bush to go ahead and invade the rest of the world because they are not good people and need saving..............




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BTW, Im diggin that new avatar

[edit on 3/4/05 by Kidfinger]
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