Krispy Kreme as a Tool for Abortionists?

The very non-controversial Krispy Kreme doughnuts just became a political issue. They thought they might use inauguration day as a promotional tool to allow customers in their shops (much like Starbucks did on election day). It is probably a copy cat promotion indeed.

Anyway, first the Krispy Kreme promotion:

"Krispy Kreme Doughnuts, Inc. (NYSE: KKD) is honoring American's sense of pride and freedom of choice on Inauguration Day, by offering a free doughnut of choice to every customer on this historic day, Jan. 20. By doing so, participating Krispy Kreme stores nationwide are making an oath to tasty goodies -- just another reminder of how oh-so-sweet 'free' can be."

The American Life League (look if you must) is protesting and is not happy with the "liberal" use of the word "choice." Take a read:

"The unfortunate reality of a post-Roe v. Wade America is that 'choice' is synonymous with abortion access, and celebration of 'freedom of choice' is a tacit endorsement of abortion rights on demand," the group's president, Judie Brown said in a statement. This lady has nothing on Anita Bryant.

It actually gets worse: "The next time you stare down a conveyor belt of slow-moving, hot, sugary glazed donuts at your local Krispy Kreme, you just might be supporting President-elect Barack Obama's radical support for abortion on demand - including his sweeping promise to sign the Freedom of Choice Act as soon as he steps in the Oval Office, Jan. 20. I tell ya this makes me want to go by a whole box.

On a happy note I did not know Obama planned to sign the "Freedom of Choice Act" as soon as he steps into office. It is actually true. Barack said: "The first thing I will do is sign the Freedom of Choice Act..." Good!! Let's hope Barack. Let's hope.

Anyway, they go further: "As of Thursday morning, communications director Brian Little could not be reached for comment. We challenge Krispy Kreme doughnuts to reaffirm their commitment to true freedom - to the right to life, liberty and the pursuit of happiness - and to separate themselves and their doughnuts from our great American shame.

If Krispy Kreme caves into these fundamentalist nutjobs I will never eat another Krispy Kreme again (I have only had a couple in my life, not that many up north). If they do not, I will happily visit a Krispy Kreme on Tuesday.

NAPW Shares the Truth with Sarah Palin

All this talk about Sarah Palin and the rights of fetuses (feti?) has got to make you wonder, what does this all mean for women exactly? Remember them? The vessels for the unborn? The people with vayjayjays? 

If you have ever wondered what fetal protection laws do to pregnant women, then check out the work of the National Advocates for Pregnant Women. Here's their mission: 

National Advocates for Pregnant Women (NAPW)works to secure the human and civil rights, health and welfare of all women, focusing particularly on pregnant and parenting women, and those who are most vulnerable - low income women, women of color, and drug-using women. NAPW seeks to ensure that women do not lose their constitutional and human rights as a result of pregnancy, that addiction and other health and welfare problems they face during pregnancy are addressed as health issues, not as crimes; that families are not needlessly separated, based on medical misinformation; and that pregnant and parenting women have access to a full range of reproductive health services, as well as non-punitive drug treatment services. By focusing on the rights of pregnant women, NAPW broadens and strengthens the reproductive justice, drug policy reform, and other interconnected social justice movements in America today.

This organization does what the right to life pretends to do.  Next check out their ED's open letter to Sarah Palin.  Read it all please but I will share one highlight:

According to the press reports, instead of going straight to a hospital you chose to get on a long airplane flight back to Alaska.

When Pamela Rae Stewart, allegedly, didn't get to the hospital quickly enough on the day of her delivery, she was arrested in California on the theory that she had violated the rights of her fetus.

Let's get this done. Obama/Biden '08. Not only because they rock, but because McCain/Palin is too costly for American women.

Have that baby, but we ain't helping you.

File this in "Shocking News."

Sarah Palin cut funding for pregnant teens in Alaska. Check it out.

And they say the right to life loves babies...ugh yeah.

NARAL Endorses Obama for President!

NARAL Pro-Choice America has endorsed Barack Obama for President.

This is great news! They are getting some negative responses on their blog, so stop over and show them some pro-choice, Obama-lovin' support!