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“One of the things I will talk about, that no president has talked about before, is I think the dangers of contraception in this country. It's not okay. It's a license to do things in a sexual realm that is counter to how things are supposed to be. [Sex] is supposed to be within marriage. It's…” quote by Rick Santorum
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“One of the things I will talk about, that no president has talked about before, is I think the dangers of contraception in this country. It's not okay. It's a license to do things in a sexual realm that is counter to how things are supposed to be. [Sex] is supposed to be within marriage. It's supposed to be for purposes that are yes, conjugal...but also procreative. That's the perfect way that a sexual union should happen...This is special and it needs to be seen as special.”

Rick Santorum

About This Quote

This interpretation was drafted with AI assistance. It is one reading of the quote, not the author's own explanation.

The speaker argues contraception undermines traditional marriage and procreation, viewing it as morally harmful.

In simple terms: Contraception threatens marriage and procreation.

Key Takeaway

Promote traditional family values.

Themes

marriage sexual ethics religion public policy

Mood

controversial serious

Type

political ethical

When to use this quote

  • family counseling
  • faith‑based outreach
  • legislative proposals
  • educational programs

Key Concepts

procreation moral philosophy

Questions to Reflect On

  • How does this view affect public health?
  • What alternatives support family stability?
A Different Perspective

Opposing views see contraception as personal choice.

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