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Ohio Rep. Jean Schmidt Talks Abortion With 1st Graders; Principal Apologizes

Christopher Weber
10/28/10


The principal of a Cincinnati Catholic school has apologized to parents after Rep. Jean Schmidt (R-Ohio) discussed abortion during a speech to kids as young as 6.

Schmidt, a conservative, brought up the controversial matter while talking about the connection between moral issues and legislation during a question-and-answer period, the Daily News reported.

"Unexpectedly, towards the end of her address, Congresswoman Schmidt brought up the topic of abortion," Prinicipal Dan Teller wrote in a letter to parents, obtained by Cincinnati's WLWT-TV. "Your children may come home with questions, especially if this is a topic that has not been broached in your home."

Schmidt was addressing students ranging from first to eighth grade. The name of the school was not reported.

"She defined abortion as the taking of a child's life in the mother's womb," Teller wrote. "She indicated that abortion involves the killing of a child before it is born."

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This is well beyond insensitivity; it can actually scar the young children.

So, it is NOT ok to have sex education in school, but can give abortion lecture to first graders?  Further, her characterization of abortion was incorrect. 

I hope those children do not have parents who have undergone abortion that they may have discussed at home... and if they did, this is now giving it big meaning.  How can this be repaired?  Apology just doesn't cut it.

My heart goes out to the kids.   

The source article from NYDailyNews.com has this:


She was using kids to get word to the parents.   What a classic case of a woman not thinking the welfare of the people that are ON EARTH, instead wants to put forth her agenda so she can get their parents' votes.   She did not consider the welfare of those children!

I HOPE SHE LOOSES.

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-- Edited by Sanders on Friday 29th of October 2010 02:09:38 PM