If Ben Carson's recent assertion that abortions were similar to slavery didn't quite whet your appetite for preposterous tomfoolery, this should certainly do the trick. Pastor Ben Bailey, the head of Gospel of Christ Ministries in Tennessee, told his viewers (dude’s got a TV show!) on Sunday that women who had abortions should be treated like people who killed bald eagles and/or destroyed their eggs. What does this mean exactly? Well, Bailey wants to send these women to prison.
"Let’s think about how inconsistent this is," Bailey said of The Bald and Golden Eagle Protection Act, as shown in the clip above thankfully captured and shared by Raw Story. "For example, bald eagles and their eggs are protected by both state and federal laws. In fact, violators face penalties up to $25,000 or fines and prison — between one and five years." Did he stop there? Of course not:
Yes, Bailey. It makes perfect sense. But, by all means, continue:
Where are you when we need you the most, John Oliver?
Related Stories
#ShoutYourAbortion Is Out Here Trying to Destigmatize Abortion
After the House voted to defund Planned Parenthood, women have been bravely sharing their abortion stories.
The Lone Remaining Abortion Clinic in Mississippi Is in Danger of Closing
Next week, a court will hear arguments on whether the state's last abortion clinic should stay open or not.
Bill Nye On Abortion Debate: Stop Telling Women What to Do With Their Bodies
"It's hard not to get frustrated with this."
