GOP Platform calls for a Constitutional Ban on Abortion

The GOP Platform draft language is causing more drama. This time, they are supporting a constitutional ban on abortion without specifying exclusions in the cases of rape or incest.

It says:

"Faithful to the 'self-evident' truths enshrined in the Declaration of Independence, we assert the sanctity of human life and affirm that the unborn child has a fundamental individual right to life which cannot be infringed. We support a human life amendment to the Constitution and endorse legislation to make clear that the Fourteenth Amendment's protections apply to unborn children."

Really? After the Akin mess... Really? Somebody needs to get this group together.

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READ: GOP Platform Draft for “Traditional Concept Of Marriage”

This is grand. Buzzfeed has an exclusive look at the strong language about traditional marriage from the GOP Platform.

Here's a piece:

"We oppose the Administration's open defiance of this principle [of separation of powers] — in its handling of immigration cases, in federal personnel benefits, in allowing a same-sex marriage at a military base, and in refusing to defend DOMA in the courts," the draft states.

Finally, after praising the benefits of marriage, the draft documents state, "[W]e believe that marriage, the union of one man and one woman must be upheld as the national standard, a goal to stand for, encourage, and promote through laws governing marriage."

Here's the words in print
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So guess who takes credit for the language... yes, bitches... Tony F**king Perkins.
He said:

“You should read the entire plank on marriage, which I wrote. I feel very happy about it. I feel pretty optimistic about the outcome here.”

Is the “Dignity And Respect” Language in the GOP Platform a Nod to Us?

Earlier today, a subcommittee of the RNC's platform-drafting committee presented this language:

"We embrace the principle that all Americans have the right to be treated with dignity and respect."

Some are saying it's a nod to gay folks, I think it's a cheap shot. The National Stonewall Democrats Executive Director, Jerame Davis, is not impressed.

In a press release, he states:

"The idea that this generic bit of meaningless rhetoric is movement by the GOP toward a more inclusive and pro-equality footing is preposterous. For decades, the Republican platform has included anti-LGBT language that, at various times, has opposed adoption rights, marriage equality, and the repeal of Don't Ask, Don't Tell.

"What's even more ridiculous is the idea that this language is something new. The Republican Party platform has included similar language since at least 1996. This is just a rewording of a generic principle that few Republicans would construe to include LGBT equality. While the GOP gives lip service to the principle of dignity and respect for all, the reality of that ideal clearly escapes them.

"The real message to read in this is that the GOP's cognitive dissonance continues unabated and the apologists at Log Cabin Republicans are still selling snake oil and calling it progress."

Strong words... What do y'all think?