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Lawmaker sorry over 'legitimate rape' remark

Published: 21 Aug 2012 at 20.47
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The lawmaker under fire for his "legitimate rape'' remarks asked voters for forgiveness in a new campaign ad, as pressure mounted Tuesday from fellow Republicans urging him to bow out of his US Senate race.

The somber, 30-second spot begins with Missouri congressman Todd Akin looking directly at the camera and saying: "Rape is an evil act.''

"I used the wrong words in the wrong way, and for that, I apologize,'' he continued. "As the father of two daughters, I want tough justice for predators. I have a compassionate heart for the victims of sexual assault, and I pray for them.''

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rontorr
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Discussion 3 : 22 Aug 2012 at 06.493
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"She asked for it"""
it takes an old Thai Police chief or General to say that
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Discussion 2 : 22 Aug 2012 at 05.372
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This story shows the sad state of political correctness in the USA to the point of denying reality, there are legitimate rapes and there are bogus accusations by manipulative or mentally ill women. Thailand recently sentenced an Australian tourist to 15 days in jail for filing a false rape report, sadly that never would have happened in Western countries.
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Discussion 1 : 21 Aug 2012 at 22.431
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Does this twit even know where babies come from?

"If it's a legitimate rape, the female body has ways to try to shut that whole thing down.’’

What does that even mean?

At least he didn’t say: "She asked for it". Not on the record, anyway.
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