(And a fourth remains exceedingly quiet)
Legitimate rape, so we’re told by Todd Akin,
Will not produce children but simply awaken
Defensive biology. That quickly locks
The system all down, just as safe as Fort Knox.
Joe Walsh says exceptions for “life of the mother”
Are phony exceptions, just like all the other
Exceptions suggested. Walsh says it’s all jive,
Since doctors can always keep momma alive.
Now Mourdock says rapists’ seed must be defended.
A pity, he says, but it’s what God intended.
This absolute stance to which Mourdock still cleaves
Just happens to be what Paul Ryan believes.
The Rape Science Three can provide more reminders
That now Mitt’s got wingnuts in all of those binders.
- Column
- October 30, 2012