Feminists are declaring a sex strike for Obamacare-subsidized birth control. The group Liberal Ladies Who Lunch is organizing “Access Denied,” a week-long exercise in self-denial starting April 28. The strike is supposed to motivate men to stand up for government-funded birth control “because when we lose our reproductive choices, so do they.” This is akin to protesting welfare cuts by getting a job.
Highlighting opposition to Obamacare-subsidized birth control by abstaining from sex is a bit off-message for the feminists … In this case, activists are abandoning the activity that causes their supposed need for the birth-control handout. The only people affected are their unfortunate husbands and boyfriends who may begin to question their devotion to being sensitive New Age guys.
Conservatives should applaud the strike. Abstention is well-regarded on the right, and not simply because it is 100 percent effective in preventing unwanted pregnancies. Nursing chastity for a week puts necessary perspective on the type of subsidized sexuality that’s at the center of the debate.
Liberals think the issue is a winner. Sen. Charles Schumer, D-N.Y., claimed the “latest polls show we’re up by 15 percent” among women voters, but Schumer should check his facts. A month ago, President Barack Obama’s support was 51 percent among women in the Gallup weekly survey. In the latest poll, it’s still 51 percent.
The Washington Times (March 14)
Washington Times ………. pfft Just the kind of right wing blather/spin you’d expect. I did notice however they had to admit President Obama’s rating among women is still 51%.
What a joke…the media spin regarding the Fluke Flap was causing a huge move to the left by women. The Times’ point is dead-on. Obama didn’t get any benefit from it and his overall approval rating went down to 41%.
What is the big deal here. Never met a feminist that was worth the effort to have sex with. No loss to men here.
Move along now…. Nothing to see here….
Wait–so liberal feminists are going to skip the sex, while conservative women will carry on with frank speed. Hmmm….sounds like being a conservative woman is much more fun!