"..just admit that you're secretly absolutely delighted about it"

The only thing *I* am delighted about is that one case or ignorance has been exposed. Do not doubt that there are many other conservative members of Congress, both local and national, who harbor similar views.

Note that AFTER the part about parsing the concept of rape, Akin also said that IF there actually was a rape, the perpetrator should be punished...not the 'child'.... meaning- **No abortions**.
   Also note the unstated premises in these type of views. He is a Conservative Christian who holds the religious view that a 'soul' enters the zygote at the moment of fertilization. This **is** a religious view... not a medical one. The only proper viewpoint in such cases is... "If YOU believe this, then YOU should not have an abortion!"...not "If you believe this, you are granted the right to prevent others who may have different religious views from acting in accordance with their beliefs!"

I am appalled that news pundits and organizations do not make this distinction clear. They do not have to take a position on it... just clarify what the argument IS!

The major force of this Republican House of Representatives has been to pass all the most restrictive legislation they can about 'reproductive rights'. The say 'jobs', then introduce more anti-abortion and anti-contraception bills!

Akin wants to add another of these voices to the Senate... I DO hope he continues to run so Senator McCaskill has an obvious point to make.... but there is already much pressure from Republicans to quit.. simply because now every Republican running will be asked in detail about their views on this.