It seems to me that it would be inappropriate to compare a baby to an STD. There is a significant difference between the two. While of course both are-- or can be --the result of being sexually active, and both can be 'unwanted' as it were, to say that a baby is a punishment for having sex (or punishment for "making a mistake", as Obama says) is a rather poor choice of words.
However, given the context--talking about teaching sex education and abstinence education, as well as values and morals-- he could mean that he doesn't want his daughters to get pregnant because of a lack of education.
Whatever he meant, it seems that I'm not the only one trying to figure out what I think it means. Either way, what was said has been said.
It is what it is.
Further Reading:
- Opinion Blog - "Obama's 'punished with a baby' Remark"
- CBN News - "Obama Says He Doesn't Want His Daughters Punished with a Baby"
- Catholic News Agency - "Obama's 'punished with a baby' Comment Sparks Protests"
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