New Iranian President's Hollow Promises

A new president but the same old tyrannical lunacy. 

I was reading articles on the Guardian today and came across this. The new president of Iran, Hassan Rouhani, was sworn in. He offered surprising promises of "moderation and respect." He even promised to "protect individual rights." Here is an excerpt below from the article discussing his speech:

"People want change," said the new president, who described himself as the representative of all Iranian people and not only those who voted for him in the election. "People want to live better, to have dignity as well as a stable life. They also want to recapture their deserving position among nations," he said.
He also pledged to promote women's rights and advance equality for women in society, despite proposing a cabinet of all men. 

Now, I left out the part when he talked about foreign policy, peace talks, and interventionism. I want to focus on his sketchy promises regarding individual rights and women's rights. I literally started laughing when I read this. Here are actual word for word excerpts from the Iranian Constitution.

Article 20
All citizens of the country, both men and women, equally enjoy the protection of the law
and enjoy all human, political, economic, social, and cultural rights, in conformity with
Islamic criteria. 

Article 24
Publications and the press have freedom of expression except when it is where there is
infringement of the basic tenets of Islam

Oh that's not all. I just don't want to continue to read this piece of trash constitution. Here's the thing about a theocratic tyrannical government, it's theocratic and tyrannical. The Iranians "rights" are subservient to the Quran and the tenants of Islam enforced by the government. You can forget about freedom of religion as Islam is the national religion set forth by the constitution.

The whole women's rights thing is also a sham. They still stone women and public lashings are used to punish women for immodesty. Women are limited in what to major in and what classes can be taken. They can't even travel outside the country or get a passport without their male guardian to approve it. The Guardian smartly points to Iran's "all men cabinet" in the article to critique the promise of women's rights. Here is a human rights report for 2012. Homosexuals are also put to death.

How people, especially women are stoned in Iran.

A new president spewing hollow promises for protection of individual rights is just pathetic. It's a like a new boss of a mafia organization promising more "moderation and respect." They have their well entrenched Islamic laws and a government that puts itself first before its people. This new president is no Nelson Mandela. He is no Pope Francis. He is another tyrant to impose the anti-liberty, anti-woman, and anti-gay laws of Iran.

The human rights situation in Iran continues to arouse concern from the world's leading watchdog groups, with reports of ongoing abuses since the disputed 2009 presidential election provoked mass protests. A March 2013 report by a UN Special Rapporteur cites "widespread and systemic" torture, harassment, arrest, and attacks against human rights defenders, lawyers, and journalists. 

Under an increasingly repressive regime focused on survival amid internal strife and external pressures, experts say prospects for reform are bleak, and urge the international community to keep the spotlight on Iran's human rights violations. Jayshree Bajoria, and Robert McMahon, Editor, Human Rights in Iran, http://www.cfr.org/iran/human-rights-iran/p26380 (accessed 8/5/2013)

Money, Sex, and Politics

No. I know what you are thinking. It's not an article on the rakish and sordid Kennedys. Who wants to read about good ole Teddy K. driving into a lake, drunk after a night of partying, killing a young woman? Although I would love to further discuss this, I must continue on a different topic.

An article by the Heritage Foundation entitled "Ten Questions Obama Should be Asked at Tuesday's Press Conference" list 10 pointed but veracious questions that Obama should be faced with.

Question number 5 deals with the Constitution and contraception coverage. This is the question that I am going to address. I read this article after being very irritated throughout the day. I'm sure you have heard about Rush Limbaugh and the controversial "slut" statement. Even if you don't watch too much news, the media and Obama will make sure everyone hears about it.

I believe that Obama wanted our focus to shift from his unpopular and unconstitutional Obamacare and other failing policies. Rather, he wants us to think about condoms, sex, woman's health, and it should all be free. And the main stream media agree and are having a blast reporting on this every minute.

I will not deeply expound on contraceptives and women's health. Nor am I going to write about the rights or wrongs with using contraceptives. That is up to you. If you are like Santorum, then it is up to your local government if they want to ban them. I will address Rush Limbaugh's comments; contraceptives and their constitutionality and importance; and Obama's pitiful meddling in this matter.

Limbaugh was wrong for calling Ms. Fluke, who testified before a congressional hearing on contraceptive coverage, a "slut." He knows it and he apologized. You ought not call women that, especially on live air. Misogyny, intolerance, sexism, and superiority by men can be found on both sides of the ideological fence. There are countless examples of Liberal men in the media who have viciously attacked Conservative woman and called them reprehensible, misogynist terms. Bill Maher, a major Liberal comedian/political commentator called Sarah Palin the four letter "c" word and has a history of vile, sexist comments. There are more examples; research and see for yourself . Rush is treated as the most evil man in America but he is one in many political commentators who have said sexist terms regarding woman. And in regards to the loathsome, iniquitous microcephalic, Bill Maher, he donated 1 million to an Obama super PAC. Maybe Obama will rethink and give back the donation since he is now the "guardian of woman." Sarah Palin is asking Obama too give the money back.

Back to the lovely topic of contraceptives. Ms. Fluke, a Georgetown law student, now turned activist, testified in front of a Democratic congressional committee. She spoke without any qualms about how she and other woman are entitled to free contraceptives. Because a woman's sex life especially in school can be too costly. This is so absurd, unconstitutional, illogical, and immoral. No one should be forced to pay for woman to have sex. This is not a woman's health issue, it is a liberty issue. We here at Son of Liberty passionately defend liberty and will warn others when liberty is in danger. The sacred document that protects our liberties is the Constitution. The Constitution does not allow for this to happen. Furthermore, a key element of liberty, is individual choice and responsibility. Senior Fellow at the Cato Institute, Doug Bandow said in regards to Obamacare and contraceptive coverage, "it took over medical decisions best left to individuals." Doug Bandow altruistically continued to postulate:

Contraception is not an essential medical service more important than treatment for breast cancer, leukemia, colon cancer, and Alzheimer's. Or my knee replacement. If contraception should be "free," why not these other far more vital treatments? Why allow deductibles and co-pays to discourage anyone from getting any medical treatment?Former Maryland Lt. Gov. Kathleen Kennedy Townsend blamed opponents for wanting "to fight about contraception being available for women." Robert Boston of Americans United for Separation of Church and State similarly charged that "the Bishops" want "to personally cut off access" to contraceptives. 

In fact, contraceptives are available to all and no one is campaigning to ban the pill, IUD, or condoms. Saying that insurance coverage is necessary for access to contraceptives is like saying insurance coverage is necessary for access to aspirin. Anyone can buy contraceptives today.

But someone has to pay. The only question is who. 

Insurance coverage is not "free." Premiums must rise to cover expanded benefits. Female employees will pay more if their insurance is paying more.Of course, the mandate also requires the impotent, infertile, gays, sexually inactive, sexually less active, and those opposed to contraception to pay for those who use contraception, especially in abundance. Why should the former be forced to subsidize the latter? Why is this wealth transfer a new national imperative and "right"? 

The president declared: "Every woman should be in control of the decisions that affect her health. Period." Quite true. But the way to do that is for women to pay for their own health care and decide what they want their health insurance to cover. 

The First Amendment protects religious liberty. Furthermore, I believe that means "moral conscience" objection. Because you don't have to be "religious" or go to a certain denominational church or align oneself with a particular faith to have a "moral objection." Doug Bandow says it is "freedom of conscience." He says, "Freedom of conscience is the foundation for all human liberty, something that reflects the very nature of the human person. It is not a privilege granted by the state. A limited, constitutional government created to protect individual liberty has an obligation to respect religious beliefs, even — indeed, especially — unpopular ones." 

Contraceptive coverage is negated by individual and religious liberty assured by the Constitution. This is coupled with the obvious fact that contraceptives are readily available and not an important health issue like cancer, diabetes, and so forth. If you have a lifestyle as Ms. Fluke or other people, you should continue to have individual responsibility of paying for own contraceptives or choose a private insurance policy. 


If you have time, please read that entire article by Doug Bandow, it is a work of sheer brilliance. 


Now I will briefly rant on Obama calling Ms. Fluke. Obama said he called Fluke because he thought of his daughters. Super Obama wore his tights and cape at the press conference today. He was "defending" woman everywhere, not just Fluke. He called an encouraged Fluke and thanked her. One word: appalling! 


Our president has an economic crisis, dilemma with potential war, and European economic instability. Not to mention, jobs are scarce and gas prices are out-of-control. He calls this Fluke girl who wants free contraceptives in order to not pay for her sexual lifestyle to encourage her. Is this a role model for every American girl, Mr. President? Is she courageous? Is he worth your time? Are you not just playing politics? Put up your superhero outfit back in your closet and put on your "presidential" clothes and get to work dealing with more pressing issues at hand. 


May I make a suggestion for a courageous woman for Obama to call?  How about the Indiana mother who shielded her own body over her children to protect them from the tornado and lost both her legs? Oh, have you called Agent Terry's family yet, Mr. President? You know, the American border agent who was killed by guns that were given to the cartels under your administration? Did you call his family to encourage them and to tell them thank you for raising such a brave American hero? 


The Utopian Statists want you to believe that there is a "war on woman" launched by the "sexist" conservatives. Obama, like a true failed leader, panders to that. This isn't about war or woman's health. Contraceptives is for both sexes. Why isn't Obama and his liberal cronies talking about free coverage for males? Isn't that sexist? Obama and company want you the American to focus on sex, woman's health, and condoms instead of his failed policies that have greatly harmed this country. 


I wrote this to inform you the absurdity of it all and the illegality that poses a threat to our liberty. Now, move on from this and do not accept this as ground to debate on with the Libs. Stay strong and continue to fight to get this guy out of office. Keep the debate on his failed policies and failed leadership. Don't get sucked into a "woman's health" dialogue on contraceptives because it is rubbish. 


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Great article on this subject written by two woman of different faiths.
http://www.washingtonpost.com/blogs/altmuslimah/post/beyond-the-war-on-women-its-about-religious-liberty-not-birth-control/2012/03/06/gIQAK5ArwR_blog.html