Those on the right claim President Barack Obama is radically transforming the United States of America. If Preacher Huckabee ever becomes President Huckabee, look out for some radical transformation religious-style!
The former Arkansas Governor recently said Natalie Portman's pregnancy was "troubling" because she and the father have thus far failed to walk down the aisle. By accepting an Oscar expecting, she is glamorizing out-of-wedlock pregnancy, he claims.
So Mr. Huckabee, you're upset she put on a beautiful dress and a nice pair of earrings for the Oscars? Had she donned sweats and a torn t-shirt, would you be fine with her condition? Would you applaud her for making it seem as if out-of-wedlock pregnancy leads to inappropriate frumpiness?
The former Arkansas governor then recited stats he finds alarming regarding the number of babies born to unwed mothers and somehow tied his criticism to economics. He made the connection because he's too cowardly to say, "My religion teaches that sex without rings is a sin and everyone should follow my religion. If they don't they are immoral."
Either it's about economics or it's about sin. Ms. Portman after all, the target of his criticism, is completely capable of supporting a child as well as every orphan in California.
If it was about economics, Mr. Huckabee would say, "Those without the financial means to support a child should refrain from giving birth until they are able to adequately provide."
The bottom line is that Mr. Huckabee wants everyone to live by the teaching of his religion regardless of economics. If you're married and have no money, Mr. Huckabee doesn't have any problem with you birthing a child. If you elect not to marry, or even own a calendar that highlights your future wedding day, and have enough money to visit Starbucks thrice daily, Mr. Huckabee has big issues.
Is Mr. Huckabee really concerned about impressionable women with limited resources witnessing Ms. Portman glamorizing single-motherhood? As a result of her Oscar win, is he worried these downtrodden ladies will all of a sudden choose to have babies of their own? If that's the case, I suppose Mr. Huckabee would prefer Ms. Portman refrain from any costly action her less affluent fans might mimic. Would he tell her, "One of your most ardent supporters could possibly make a reservation at Nobu in Malibu. While you credit card has plenty of room to take care of the meal as well as a generous tip, the financially strapped fan may get the check, realize his or her wallet is too light to pay for every sushi roll they consumed and therefore run for the hills, so quickly instruct your limo driver to turn the car around and head straight for the Subway sandwich shop in El Segundo where it would be in the best interest of society if you ordered a six-inch foot-long on wheat bread alongside a bag of Baked Lays."?
By disgustedly informing the audience exactly how many children are born out-of-wedlock by ethnicity, Mr. Huckabee is attempting to convince the masses that all babies born to single parents will be raised by drug addicted welfare recipients who can't possibly provide homes suitable for children. In reality, many of these births are by women in committed relationships, or by single women who choose to have kids because they earn an ample salary and have oodles of both peer and family support. And you don't necessarily need millions to provide a loving home.
If you were to ask him, "Do Natalie Portman and her partner have the financial means with which to raise a child?" Mr. Huckabee would be forced to respond with a convincing, "yes."
So, other than the fact that Ms. Portman is not living in accordance with the teachings of your religion, what's this "trouble" about which you speak?
1 comment:
Great article...interesting the Huckabee had no problem with Palin's daughter having a child out of wedlock and Mama Palin putting that 'improper image' out on the campaign trail, lol
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