Comments on: McCain avoids Viagra question

By: John, Catholic

John, Catholic — Thu, 10 Jul 2008 16:51:59 +0000

The government may not legislate on the morality of abortions. Meaning the government has no right to say if abortions are right or wrong. That is a burden that is to be carried by the individuals that seek to practice it or refuse to practice it. Those that practice are not necessarily wrong to do so and those that refuse to practice it are not necessarily right in their refusal. The right and wrong of the matter is very case specific as the issues of right and wrong or moral issues.

However government if they so chose may legislate the ethicality of abortion. Meaning the rules by which abortion is practiced. That is not to say that they may put the rules in such a way that abortion becomes illegal to practice for that is an unjust law and hence an unethical law. They can however specify that the consent of the woman involved must be given for such is an ethical matter. They really cannot prohibit abortion in anyway for to do so is not ethical. Remember it is not that you have rights it is that others do not have rights over you. You do not have the right to happiness it is that no one else has the right to take happiness from you unless you yourself give them that right. You do not have the right to freedom, rather it is that no one has the right to imprison you unless you grant them that right.

Finally you do not have the right to life, again it is that unless you give some one the right no one has the right to take life from you. With that said it is the condition of a child that their happiness, freedom, and very life is in the hands of at minimum the mother at best both their parents. The rights of the child are given to at least the mother by chance, fate, happen stance, or God for better or for worse. As heaven grants many gifts to mankind we must recognize that what humanity does with the gifts granted to them is not regulated by the heavens. The heavens do not stop humanity from doing what they will even if the heavens chastise humanity for what they will do. So the gift of child is given by heaven and it falls upon the will of man what they will do with that gift. To either keep and cherish it or cast it aside and destroy it. Such is the blessing and the sadness of heavens greatest gift of free will.

By: mitchell martin

mitchell martin — Thu, 10 Jul 2008 16:50:43 +0000

too funny!

By: VitoF

VitoF — Thu, 10 Jul 2008 16:49:25 +0000

Some great advisers McCain has. Just this week -- McCain said he'd balance the budget in 4 years, and his budget adviser said he actually meant 8 years. Then co-chair (and possible Veep) Carly Fiorina says it's not right that birth control isn't covered, and McCain "ummm"s his way out of answering. And now his economic adviser Phil Gramm says we are a nation of whiners, and the economic problems are all just in our mind. John McCain's campaign is a mess. And that's just in the last 3 days. McCain can't manage his way out of a paper bag.

By: Larry in TX

Larry in TX — Thu, 10 Jul 2008 16:49:09 +0000

Is talking about Viagra on the "Straight Talk Express" a contradiction?

By: Dave, Illinois

Dave, Illinois — Thu, 10 Jul 2008 16:46:27 +0000

Uh, Isaac, I think you are confusing McCain with Obama. McCain does have enough guts to hold many townhall meetings. He regularly holds a lot of them and gets asked tough questions. Watch CSPAN sometime.
Obama, on the other hand, seems to be allergic to any venue other than grandstanding speeches and interviews with carefully selected, friendly, interviewers. He's an empty suit.
Hateful comments from Obamites to follow 5,4,3,2,1.....

By: mitchell hussein martin

mitchell hussein martin — Thu, 10 Jul 2008 16:44:53 +0000

Obama is full of it and we need to let him know it. In the primary, Obama supported pulling out of Iraq within 16 months, called the D.C. gun ban constitutional, backed the subjection of telecom companies to expensive lawsuits for cooperating in the terror surveillance program, opposed welfare reform, pledged to renegotiate Nafta, disavowed free trade and was strongly against the death penalty in all cases. But in the past few weeks, Obama has reversed course on all of these, discarding fringe liberal views for relentlessly centrist positions. He also flip-flopped on accepting public financing and condemning negative ads from third party groups, like unions.

By: boo McCain

boo McCain — Thu, 10 Jul 2008 16:44:22 +0000

1. McCain doesn't care about women's rights!

2. "praising President Bush’s efforts to expand faith-based programs" – what in world happened to separation of church and state!?!?!?

3. Cindy looks rather scary in that picture!

By: Daunel

Daunel — Thu, 10 Jul 2008 16:44:14 +0000

Does he at least know that his "no comments" could cost him women votes?

By: mitchell martin

mitchell martin — Thu, 10 Jul 2008 16:43:46 +0000

sounds too personal

By: The Surly Scholar

The Surly Scholar — Thu, 10 Jul 2008 16:43:42 +0000

Okay, first of all, seeing "McCain" and "Viagra" in the same sentence makes me want to throw up a little. Second, once again we see McCain, faced with an uncomfortable question brought up by his voting record, simply refusing to comment, because he can't possibly give an answer that is both honest and politically viable. He doesn't care about women or birth control. But can he go out on the campaign trail and simply say "I think the only valuable contribution a woman can make to society is her uterus?" Doubtful (though I would absolutely love watching his campaign implode if he did). But there you have it. Another demographic being alienated by McCain. Ladies, time to rethink your vote.

By: carolflowery

carolflowery — Thu, 10 Jul 2008 16:43:38 +0000

maybe he doesnt take it, or he doesnt want to run around with sex on his mind all the time, he is running for President, heck, would you want to risk having a hard on for 4 hours if you were in his position

By: Brian G, Sugar Land, TX

Brian G, Sugar Land, TX — Thu, 10 Jul 2008 16:43:30 +0000

Now that's funny! Now McCain knows how women in the 1960's felt when someone would have asked them if they were on the pill. A delicate question at that time.

So, fess up, Johnnie boy, do ya or don't ya benefit from modern chemistry? (Psst...somebody go ask Cindy!)

By: Brian, Pittsburgh

Brian, Pittsburgh — Thu, 10 Jul 2008 16:43:21 +0000

McCain's Double-Talk Express! He doesn't want to upset pro-life voters, and he doesn't want to lose women voters. Walking a thin line, it's hard for the life-long politician to just be honest. That's why we need new blood in the White House. Obama '08!

By: Jayson

Jayson — Thu, 10 Jul 2008 16:43:14 +0000

Viagra would in no way be comparable to birth control since it doesn't treat a problem. The proper comparison would be to compare it to condums and health insurance doesn't cover condums....

By: flavoter

flavoter — Thu, 10 Jul 2008 16:42:51 +0000

Even viagra can't help the walking dead.. Go away McCain

One real point for the candidates why can men get viagra covered on most medical insurances. And women can't get birth control pills covered even if it's for theraputic reasons?

Lets talk about issues..

By: 'whiner'

'whiner' — Thu, 10 Jul 2008 16:42:50 +0000

sounds like a personal problem

By: ANGIE

ANGIE — Thu, 10 Jul 2008 16:42:39 +0000

he doesnt care abot woman he is the one that opposed birth control for woman on most insurances go look it up look up john mccains voting record see for yourselves this man is a pathetic pandering fool dont belive his lies 7 years of his senate voted with bush 98 percent of time aint no stopping him now he will continue the bush policies!!!

By: Anita from Arizona

Anita from Arizona — Thu, 10 Jul 2008 16:41:06 +0000

And this is the Straight Talk Express??!! What are we? Back in the 50s when noone talked about sex? Get with the times, McCain.

By: Ilona,PA

Ilona,PA — Thu, 10 Jul 2008 16:40:49 +0000

McCain voted against the bill requiring insurence companies to cover birth control medication? It prooves one more time that he disrespects women and is sexist. Remember he voted against women's equal pay? All women that are going to vote for him should get their head examined. And older women should think about their daughters and granddaughters future before voting for a man who left his sick wife for a beauty heiress. GOP family values are screaming here aren't they

By: 'whiner'

'whiner' — Thu, 10 Jul 2008 16:39:15 +0000

why would anyone want him to be on viagra.this should be a crime

By: STILL VOTING FOR HILARY!

STILL VOTING FOR HILARY! — Thu, 10 Jul 2008 16:38:56 +0000

VIAGRA SHOULD NOT BE COVERERD PERIOD! TOO MANY YOUNG KIDS ARE TAKING IT LIKE CANDY AND MEN IN THEIR 30S , 40S AND 50S RIDICULOUS. ITS PART OF AGING, YOU MAY NOT LIKE IT BUT LIVE WITH IT. I DONT WANT TO PAY FOR YOUR GOOD TIME! NO BODYS GONNA PAY FOR MY BOOB JOB ARE THEY? GET OVER YOURSELFS

By: Jeff D, South Bend, IN

Jeff D, South Bend, IN — Thu, 10 Jul 2008 16:38:24 +0000

McIdiot strikes again.

By: Jon

Jon — Thu, 10 Jul 2008 16:37:55 +0000

This is a good question. So, McClain running for President and can't give an answer to Health care problems that this country (USA) face all across the board (races). Unfair to women.
Vote Obama.

By: Dave

Dave — Thu, 10 Jul 2008 16:37:06 +0000

I think we all as Americans, need to know what our President (or future President) stands for on all the issues. You cannot dodge a question like that. This stands for Barack Obama as well on certain issues. You have to answer and should keep a knowledge on all the issues.

By: Pick me!! Pick me!!

Pick me!! Pick me!! — Thu, 10 Jul 2008 16:36:46 +0000

I started observing McCain about twenty years ago when he was ranking minority member of the POW/MIA committee chaired by John Kerry. I don’t have time to go into details other than to say I was shocked at his hostility toward any witness who provided evidence that there might still be POWs alive in SE Asia. He was even arrogant and rude toward POW family witnesses. His behavior on that committee is well known to anyone familiar with those hearings. He did everything he could to discredit and squash any evidence that POWs might still be in Vietnam. That was his goal, not to learn if there might still be some there.

All I’ve observed in twenty years of McCain as a public figure makes it impossible for me to believe he ever acted heroically. McCain is out for McCain the maverick, period.

You won’t change my opinion of him. I’ve observed too much that are out-in-the-open facts, not conjecture concerning what happened during the Vietnam war.

To me, he’s a survivor and to be admired for that. But I find it impossible to ascribe any noble intentions to him, now or in the past.

It's ONLY the voices of us old farts who refuse to believe the bull@#@# of ambitious and greedy politicians that MUST keep up the pressure.....
That is the LEAST we owe those we didn't bring home...

By: Neal

Neal — Thu, 10 Jul 2008 16:36:20 +0000

Free Market as a means to correct things is so stupid.
Those insurance companies are headed by businessmen who work too much, exercise too little, and are all stressed and therefore have erectile dysfunction. So covering Viagra makes sense to them, but birth control does not.

By: JH

JH — Thu, 10 Jul 2008 16:36:07 +0000

His conflicting positions just prove that so many conservative men believe that an unwanted pregnancy is a punishment women should endure for the sin of being sexual beings. It's hypocritical in the worst possible way to profess respect for (and presumably want to protect) the unborn and not do everything in your power to make affordable, safe contraceptives available. And not addressing the obvious inequality in a system that supports men's rights to a healthy sexual life–brushing it off in a statement of "the Senator supports competition" is icing on the cake. Bravo, Sen. McCain. You're officially a walking, talking, running-for-office cliche.

By: Jason

Jason — Thu, 10 Jul 2008 16:35:53 +0000

All of you Hillary supporters who say you are switching to McCain really should do your research. He has traditionally gone against things women fight for...

By: Ed

Ed — Thu, 10 Jul 2008 16:35:06 +0000

Hmmm.....poor Cindy !!

By: American

American — Thu, 10 Jul 2008 16:34:43 +0000

Hm.. maybe if we call it an "erection security issue".. he'll be better suited to answer the question..

By: Samir

Samir — Thu, 10 Jul 2008 16:33:38 +0000

Okay, why does CNN not cover stuff objectively and stop writing about these worthless stories with cheesy headlines???

Talk truth to power, stop the propaganda!!!

By: California Gold

California Gold — Thu, 10 Jul 2008 16:33:01 +0000

Well then let's ask Mrs. McCain. Isn't she the drug expert of the family?

By: Hans

Hans — Thu, 10 Jul 2008 16:32:59 +0000

Well, I understand every person has his or her personal opinion, especially about moral subjects, but isn't it a virtue to be able to grant one's wish, being it abortion of viagra? Let's leave each other some space, everyone should be able to make their own choice (Of course, only if that wish doesn't mean someone else is physically hurt). But who is McCain to think that because he doesn't believe in abortion, no one else can? Being a good president means giving your residents the room to live the way they want.

By: McCain=the draft

McCain=the draft — Thu, 10 Jul 2008 16:32:54 +0000

McCain has voted against ALL women's issues. So it's no surpise where where he stands on this.
He's a male chauvinist pig!

By: Ryan Wing

Ryan Wing — Thu, 10 Jul 2008 16:32:45 +0000

Why does this matter? This is about as unimportant as news gets. Why don't we have more tickers about the actual issues and less about topics that make us blush and giggle.

By: L Reynolds

L Reynolds — Thu, 10 Jul 2008 16:32:14 +0000

Caine needs to come into this century. Women do have the vote now.

By: some guy in New Hampshire

some guy in New Hampshire — Thu, 10 Jul 2008 16:32:05 +0000

Does McCain's call to respect life "both born and unborn" mean that he opposes the death penalty in all cases?

By: Tony, Miami

Tony, Miami — Thu, 10 Jul 2008 16:31:29 +0000

McCain just don't want to talk about the pile of viagra in his night stand's drawer.

By: James Hussein, SC

James Hussein, SC — Thu, 10 Jul 2008 16:30:46 +0000

McCain pivoted: “I also think that we should do everything that we can, and one of those in my view is respect for human life both born and the unborn.”

The comments led to a standing ovation .....

Bomb, bomb, bomb, bomb Iran.
We're helping them to die sooner.
We will stay in Iraq until we win.

How can anyone be pro life and pro war at the same time?
Well, when you think about this view it all makes sense.
Ensure that the babies are born so that he can send them to their deaths later on in life to support his ego.

Yes, Mr. Senator you deserve a standing ovation for such a brilliant plan.

Anyone who is pro life is dumb for supporting this war monger.

By: Jeff in Hampshire, IL

Jeff in Hampshire, IL — Thu, 10 Jul 2008 16:29:41 +0000

CNN_ I'd like to know why you post peoples hateful and racist remarks on the ticker. It serves no purpose but to divide the country. Today I have read comments that your moderator approved for the ticker that called Michelle Obama a "skank", and another reffering to the Obama children as "monkeys that should be chained to a porch". Absolutely sickening. What is the moderator function- to protect CNN from slams, or to protect the integrity of your news? Wonder if this will get posted.

By: David Peter

David Peter — Thu, 10 Jul 2008 16:29:13 +0000

Of course McBush uses viagra! He's 72!!! OLD!

By: fleur de Lys

fleur de Lys — Thu, 10 Jul 2008 16:29:08 +0000

Hummm. How surprising...Men get to eat their cake but women end up with the bun in the oven. that's what you get when the country is run by chauvinists.

By: Charles

Charles — Thu, 10 Jul 2008 16:28:58 +0000

I didn't know McCain uses Viagra...lol

By: alicia

alicia — Thu, 10 Jul 2008 16:28:03 +0000

No McCain didnt touch the subject of birth control.. CNN stop the phony headlines.

By: He's No Fool

He's No Fool — Thu, 10 Jul 2008 16:26:54 +0000

Wouldn't you avoid this subject if you had an age issue, while running against someone 25 years younger? Wouldn't you avoid this issue if you were trying to get the women's vote and you knew you secretly agreed with the bias practices of insurance companies? John's no fool. He won't get my vote, but he's not fool.

By: Michelle

Michelle — Thu, 10 Jul 2008 16:26:37 +0000

What stupid headline, CNN.

By the way, did I miss an important Headline?
"Obama votes 'Yes' on FISA"

By: S.M

S.M — Thu, 10 Jul 2008 16:26:25 +0000

It figures that McCain would not comment on this issue. Many men who are probably getting viagra dont need the medicine. This goes to show the American public how McCain really feels about women and equal rights. If the insurance companies can cover payment for Viagra, than insurances should cover women's birth control pills.

By: Marie

Marie — Thu, 10 Jul 2008 16:26:21 +0000

Just the thought of this subject pertaining to McBush, makes me want to vomit. Vulgar image.

By: Will, NJ

Will, NJ — Thu, 10 Jul 2008 16:26:17 +0000

Is a functional peep a requirement for president?

By: Mary

Mary — Thu, 10 Jul 2008 16:26:13 +0000

This headline is totally misleading. Personally, I'm glad. In the respect that some "reporter" wasn't asking the man about his sex life. BTW, nobodies business but his and Cindy's anyway. Same goes for all politicians.