I won't vote for Obama...

I hope for his sake that this just came out wrong. If he really believes that then he's got his views badly skewed and I'm pro-choice! If he didn't mean that the way it sounds then he's just as silly really because people are going to be really angry about this. Bad move Mr. Obama.

Morning Raydene personally i don't listen to anything that man says cause alot of people are being snowballed by him and forget he's still a politician and will say anything people want to hear. Someone is going to bring him down to their level now after this fiasco...No one messes with Babies! Whether he was quoted wrong or not which i doubt, you double check what you say, when you are a public speaker running for the most important job in America.

oh no its not the babies fault

I had my children when I was a child myself. It's a bad situation. It's bad for the much too young parents, and can often be even worse for the children of young teen parents. I understand what he's trying to get at, but he sure phrased it VERY badly. That's the kind of bad phrasing that can start a war - it has almost started one here! Do we want a President who can phrase things so badly that we end up at war with China or Korea or whoever? I'm not willing to punish Obama for what he said, because I do understand what he meant - I live it. Don't get me wrong, I love my children. But I know how rough we had it. And I know my daughter has some problems that she wouldn't have if she were born into a more stable situation. But "punished" is not how I would have described it. And I do know that people who wait to have children can have their own share of problems too. No situation is perfect. But I will punish him for not having the common sense to find the right way to say what he really meant. If he'd found a decent way to explain that he wants to educate young girls to help prevent teen pregnancy would any of you be upset with him? Of course not - you'd be praising Obama for dedication to a worthy cause. Phrasing things correctly is all important in politics. And this man wants us to trust him with the highest political office in the country? What's he going to phrase wrong when he talks to Iran?

Theres a lot of ways to look at this. First I dont necessarily believe in abortion, however I do feel its that persons choice and their life to decide. For him to say punished with a baby though is wrong. Accidents do happen. And further more if he dont want them "punished" then get them on birth control.

I really don't think he meant it like you're suggesting he is. Say his daughters got pregnant when they were teenagers, although having children might enrich their lives, they would also miss out on a lot of their childhood. I don't agree with what you're saying at all.

I don't know what context he's saying this in, but who says that he's talking about abortion? He could simply be saying that young people have been known to make mistakes when they aren't ready to become parents. The only mistake, in that case, would be to say, "You made the baby! Now mother it!" While there should still be a certain amount of screening when it comes to adoption, the way our adoption laws are set up today, there are people who would make great parents who are getting denied adoption privileges. But there's probably somebody out there--especially, it the laws got changed to make the adoption process easier--who would love to have that baby whom the teenager who made a mistake isn't emotionally ready to raise. Obama could mean abortion--or he could simply mean not to take an innocent child and make him/her a mere object used to punish a teenager for going too far. This is neither good for the child nor the teenager (who is little more than a child herself).

Where did you see this or hear him say it. Even if he did say it what does that have to do with how he will be as president. He loves his babies and he wants whats best for them. We can not judge him on that. People can say what ever they want but he really doesn't know what he would do in that situation because it hasn't happened yet.

That statement rubbed me the wrong way too. I had my first child when I was 16 and have never felt punished by having her or my other two daughters. What in the world was he thinking when he made that statement? After that statement and a few others I wouldn't vote for him if he was the only candidate running.

I believe, raydene, that Obama will fall under much closer scrutiny as the race gets closer to the finish. I have no doubt that he regrets his poor choice of words regarding this matter. So many people have been "caught up" in the phenomenon of Obama that he is seen in an unrealistic light. People are seeking a savior, but I doubt that he is it.

I won't vote for Obama either for me reasons than the one you just mentioned. There are so many things I don't agree with him on. Without going into detail on those matter, I just want you to know that I'm behind you completely on this discussion. A child is not a consequence. There are other consequences to girls getting pregnant. A little baby is not the consequence to a bad decision. I've heard many people discuss this issue, and it really makes me wonder what people are thinking when they say that the baby is the bad part of the whole thing. It also angers me when people take it out on the poor child. It's not the baby's fault that a young lady made a bad decision! I don't think the baby's life should be taken over a bad decision either. They say that most would-have-been-mothers regret that decision to abort a baby anyway. I won't get into that, but I agree a hundred percent with what you're saying. I look at a child as a gift and hope some day I'll have the blessing of having one or more of my own! Excellent discussion, my friend!

well it depends on exactly what he meant by "i dont want them punished with a baby" in my opinion teaching his daughters the art of responsibility is a responsible enough action,but i think you should try to understand that human beings are not completely error free even when we expect them to be God at times,we push them too far,

I feel that we are suppose to be teaching our children to deal with the consequences for their actions. I don't think telling them there's a way out of being pregnant is the right approach. To me that's teaching them to take the easy way out if they make a mistake. Is that how he's going to be as president? To me a baby is NOT a punishment.........babies are gifts from God and when God creates a baby, its for a reason. I feel instead he should be teaching his daughter's to think before they act and avoid the pregnancy altogether. I'm rather disturbed by this comment and Obama does not have my vote. I'm not sure how he could of meant something different with is words and I don't know if he can recover from this one. Supporting abortion is one thing, but teaching your children that its an option is another, if thats what he's saying. Teach your children that their are consequences for your actions and them maybe they will think about their actions before they act on them and the whole pregnancy can be avoided.

I do not live in the USA but have been following the race from NZ. If I did live in the USA I would not vote for Obama. Apart from the statement re babies I get the strong feeling that the guy is a puppet and someone else is pulling his strings. You have to be concerned as to who the string puller(s) are or the world could get really messy. Thank god that the USA is rapidly losing its place as the strongest nation.

Neither will I.

I have read and seen alot of shady stuff about Obama. There is just something about him that I don't like and trust. I do not think he would be good for our country. This is just more to add to things that I have heard, that I don't like. Babies are a gift from God, they are a blessing. If his daughter would make a mistake then he should open his arms to the baby. I was young when I had my son. My grandchildren have all been gifts and blessings. I could never look at them like they were a mistake.

Junst one more reason to not vote for this man, I think the usa will be in a world of hurt if they elect this man to run our country. So what he is telling his daughters is don't do it but if you do we will fix it. And being punshed with a baby, if you lay down and get pregnant then it is punishment to get pregnant. I would of told them you play you pay for 18 years in taking care of this baby. So he would then be considered a pro life person, wonder what the ones that hate abortions thought of that didn't that tell them he was for abortion rights. I believe he has buffaloed his way in with a lot of people can't wait to see what this remark brings him. He has to shady of a past for me considering some of the friends that he is associated with. And Miss Snake Hillary is no better, she is so full of crap and her lies is eating her up.

Don't worry,he shouldn't win,america is not ready for a black prez.maybe a woman prez...mmm

who obama? he doesnt even exist for me!!! who would even think of voting for him... i wonder how could a person of this type be eligible to contest these type of elections!!! now by this statement he has proved his worth!!

That is the stupidest thing i have ever heard/ read. What if it was an accident. I dont believe in abortions AT ALL. That is one subject that really makes me mad. Its not the babies fault that you ended up like this. You should not kill a human being. If anything just give it up for adoption that way a women who is not able to have a baby will love that child more. i really hope obama isnt elected as president because he doesnt even put his hand on his heart for the pledge of allegence. Sorry this is america and if you are running for president you are supposed to respect your own country and i dont think he does that AT ALL!