What Is McMahon’s Position?

To the Editor:

I am a registered Republican.

I am addressing this plea to other Republican women and Independent women voters.

Ask Linda McMahon to state, specifically, her position on the plank just included in the GOP platform that endorses a ban on all abortions, whatever the circumstances, including cases of rape, incest, and threat to the life of a mother!

No generalities will do. We wish to know if, as a senator, she will oppose or support legislation that calls for such a ban.

I am outraged that the party of which I am a voting member should continue to hold in such contempt the life and well-being of my gender.

Imagine a child of 13, brutally raped, perhaps seriously injured, compelled to endure a pregnancy resulting from such a horrendous event!  I can only conclude that the men (and women) who have peace of mind regarding this are candidates for The Handmaiden’s Tale.

Polly Brody

218-B Heritage Village, Southbury                           August 29, 2012