Our favorite Democratic darling, Pete Buttigieg, has stirred up quite the hornet’s nest with his latest hot take on abortion. In a move that’s sure to make conservatives’ heads spin, Mayor Pete declared that legal abortion makes men “more free.” Yes, you read that right. While we’re used to the left’s acrobatics to justify their stance on abortion, this one takes the cake. But before we dismiss it as just another liberal talking point, let’s dive into the meat of this claim and see what’s really cooking in the Buttigieg camp.
The Controversial Statement
During a fundraising event aptly named “White Dudes for Kamala/Harris,” Buttigieg dropped this bombshell: “Abortion makes men ‘more free.'” The comment was part of a broader discussion on various freedoms, including contraception and same-sex marriage. Buttigieg argued that men are “more free in a country where we have a president who stands up for things like access to abortion care.”
Pro-Life Backlash
The response from pro-life advocates was swift and severe. Carol Tobias, president of the National Right to Life Committee, didn’t mince words, calling Buttigieg’s remarks “creepy and disgusting.” She went on to say, “Pete Buttigieg is recklessly suggesting that legal abortion makes men ‘more free’ as they can push a woman into having an abortion in order to shun responsibility.”
Ashley McGuire of The Catholic Association took it a step further, stating, “Buttigieg is just admitting what we have always known about abortion: that it empowers men to exploit women.” This sentiment echoes a long-standing argument from the pro-life movement that abortion can be used as a tool for men to avoid responsibility and potentially coerce women into unwanted procedures.
The Exploitation Argument
Emily Davis, a pro-life advocate, shared experiences of women being coerced into abortions by male partners. She stated, “Not only have I experienced this firsthand, but every day more women come forward to talk about how they were pressured or coerced into unwanted abortions, often by male partners.” This perspective challenges Buttigieg’s assertion by highlighting the potential for abortion to be used as a means of control rather than freedom.
The debate surrounding Buttigieg’s comments underscores the complex and contentious nature of the abortion issue. While he frames it as a matter of freedom, critics argue that it enables irresponsibility and potential exploitation. As the 2024 election approaches, it’s clear that abortion will remain a hot-button issue, with both sides digging in their heels and sharpening their arguments.
Sources
- Abortion makes men ‘more free,’ Pete Buttigieg says
- Pro-lifers say the U.S. secretary of transportation is right — and that’s the problem.
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Yeah, more free to force and coerce women to abort. More hate for women coming from the same guy who stole a baby from his mother so he can call himself “dad”.
True misogyny.
— Samantha D. (@Prolife_Sam) July 30, 2024
