During MSNBC’s “The Cycle” on Friday, co-host Toure celebrated the 40th anniversary of the landmark Roe v. Wade decision to legalize abortion by telling the story of when he and an old girlfriend decided to have an abortion 15 years ago.
“In some ways that choice saved my life,” Toure said.
He said he was extremely thankful abortion was an option because wasn’t ready to be a dad and going through with the pregnancy would have just made “a mess of three lives” because she “wasn’t the one.”
“I thank God and country that when I fell into a bad situation, abortion was there to save me and keep me on a path toward building a strong family I have now. And I pray that safety net stays in place,” Toure said.
Being able to choose to have an abortion makes for a “stronger America,” he concluded.
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ATimeFor
Jan. 25, 2013 at 7:36pmBy murder Toure saved, maybe, a couple hundred dollars a month. By murder his girlfriend saved herself from helping a fellow human live, and herself nine whole months of inconvenience. By murder the doctor made a good living.
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sailongulf
Jan. 25, 2013 at 7:33pmToree, you’re an IRRESPONSIBLE, SELF ABSORBED *****!!!
Thanking God shows how terrible misplaced your understanding of God’s grace it. A child is a gift from heaven, not a choice!!!
I can’t believe that you are a cheerleader for murdering children.
You are NO BETTER THAN THE NUT WHO KILLED THE KIDS IN NEWTOWN CT.
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ATimeFor
Jan. 25, 2013 at 7:42pmYou are NO BETTER THAN THE NUT WHO KILLED THE KIDS IN NEWTOWN CT. Yes Yes Yes
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normalmom
Jan. 25, 2013 at 7:33pmSelfish selfish selfish. I me and myself. You willingly kill for your own selfish desires. That makes me both sick to my stomach and want to cry.
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demsrtraitors
Jan. 25, 2013 at 7:33pmtold you, only liberals and serial killers praise god for murdered babies. Some of you still have friends and associates who are liberals. Why? would you be friends with a pedophile? a rapist? a murderer? all these are sickos along with liberals who don’t want the best for you and your family. What they want only hurts your and your family.
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woodyee
Jan. 25, 2013 at 7:38pmdemsrtraitors said – “only liberals and serial killers praise [their] god for murdered babies.”
Yell it from the rooftops!!
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LeadNotFollow
Jan. 25, 2013 at 7:33pmHey Toure, what if we all decided to selfishly murder another human being that is standing in the way of our career, success, and happy lifestyle?
How can a person enjoy the “good life” knowing that their road to success was paved with the bodies of dead babies?
Having a child never holds you back from your accomplishments. People just use their kids as an excuse for why they never made it in life, and for being such a pathetic loser.
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momrules
Jan. 25, 2013 at 8:08pmYes Toure and everyone like him are losers. They just think they are not.
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woodyee
Jan. 25, 2013 at 7:31pmI wish for the opportunity to tell that scombeg to his face what a murderous dirtbag I think he and his ilk are…
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garbagecanlogic
Jan. 25, 2013 at 7:31pmToo bad your mother did not contemplate her options………………
The U.N. Out Of The U.S.
Praise Be To Obama. Psalm 109:8
The U.S. Out Of The U.N.
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woodyee
Jan. 25, 2013 at 7:28pmWhy is it always the fetus that has to pay (with their lives) for the mistake or wanton irresponsibility of 2 consenting adults, or the willful infliction of harm by a criminal?
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sharkee
Jan. 25, 2013 at 7:27pmOOOh does this make me sick. To bloat how he thanks GOD ? GOD doesn’t allow ABORTIONS in any religion. COUNTRY is stronger because of the rectifications a girl he laid with chose to kill an embryo or fetus ? NAA, it weakens a country. Anyone who would advertise THIS on a news program needs their HEAD examined. I swear to GOD we didn’t have this stupid moraless **** to watch growing up. I would write MSNBC and tell them you promote this on your network?
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TJexcite
Jan. 25, 2013 at 7:27pmLove the liberal mind
The ability kill an unborn baby = wonderful country and totally private mater.
The ability to own guns for your protection = you are danger to the country and should be forced to have your name posted that you own a gun.
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CARLHS
Jan. 25, 2013 at 7:25pmThe problem here is that we have too damn many people like this sick S.O.B. that are willing to kill an innocent human being because it is an inconvenience to their lives. I hope this puke rots in Hell.
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LeadNotFollow
Jan. 25, 2013 at 7:24pmWith every statement that comes out of Toure’s mouth, he’s headed deeper into straitjacket territory.
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term limits for congress
Jan. 25, 2013 at 7:24pmTourette did not want to be “burdened” (barry’s word) with a baby. Disgusting.
Saved his life? The captain should go down with the ship.
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momrules
Jan. 25, 2013 at 7:24pmI doubt that God will say ” You’re welcome” Toure.
Abortion is one of the many sins that America has committed against God and one of the many reasons that America has lost His divine protection.
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JimCS
Jan. 25, 2013 at 7:24pmSo…. In order to “save his life,” he let his child be killed. And we’re supposed to hold this up as some sort of aspect of nobility? He’s a coward and an accomplice to murder.
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BasketFullOfPuppies
Jan. 25, 2013 at 7:23pmI’m so glad that he’s happy about his decision. I suspect his child thinks he sucks.
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love the kids
Jan. 25, 2013 at 7:23pmThis is one of the most outrageous comments that I have ever seen. The media demonizes legal gun owners, that virtually commit no crimes, and then extend contract and put elevate dirt bags like this.
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SaturdaysWarrior76
Jan. 25, 2013 at 7:23pmThe Little Weezel, didn’t have the Ba**s to step up and be RESPONSIBLE. Pfffft. What a selfish little piss-ant.
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AllPeopleFreePeople
Jan. 25, 2013 at 7:22pmMost parents would give their lives for their children… Apparently your children will give their lives for you..
God help you.
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woodyee
Jan. 25, 2013 at 7:22pm…and one more thing –
If a fetus should be the creation of a rape or incest, why should the fetus pay for it‘s innocence with the loss of it’s life? It would be better to force the criminal to pay into an anonymous fund to support the child until it is 18, whether or not it’s adopted, and if the child is aborted for the sake of the mother’s life due to injuries suffered during the commission of the crime, the criminal should be charged with murder.
Makes more sense to have the criminal pay for his crime than to have an innocent fetus killed.
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The-Monk
Jan. 25, 2013 at 7:21pmI wonder how old his Mom was when she had him and what her financial situation was at the time?
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The-Monk
Jan. 25, 2013 at 7:23pmIgnore, reposted on page 1.
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chips1
Jan. 25, 2013 at 7:33pmWhich one?
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BJC
Jan. 25, 2013 at 7:21pmYou may not have been ready for “fatherhood” yet, but you “are” a father Toure. You’re just the father of a dead baby but, you’re still a father. You will never be able to claim you never had children. You will have to explain how you had one murdered just because they didn’t fit into your lifestyle at the moment.
Last but not least…I don’t for one minute believe you’ve ever had sex with a woman. A man, yeah!
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Bam24
Jan. 25, 2013 at 7:21pm‘Thank God for abortion’? Wow! that’s the stupidest thing I’ve ever heard on TV! And I’ve heard people say some pretty stupid things, ie.Hillary’s testimony on Benghazi events… How did this guy get his own TV show? Stunning!
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woodyee
Jan. 25, 2013 at 7:21pmWhy is it always the fetus that has to pay (with their lives) for the mistake or wanton irresponsibility of 2 consenting adults, or the willful infliction of harm by a criminal?
In the case of pregnancy out of wedlock where both parties consented to the act, NO abortions allowed for the sake of convenience of either party; BOTH parties and ONLY both parties, are responsible for the health and welfare of the child , and in the case of adoption, both parties are to anonymously share the expenses of the adoptive parents until the child turns 18- period.
Again, why reward irresponsibility by taking the life of an innocent fetus? There is no excuse for willfully creating an unwanted life, what, with all the prophylactic materials and chemicals sold over the counter to help whores and rabbits prevent an unwanted pregnancy. Ergo, if your willful actions result in a life created, YOU’RE responsible; not me, not any other taxpayer, and to put the onus of murder on a doctor for the sake of your convenience is a CRIME…
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woodyee
Jan. 25, 2013 at 7:19pm“extremely thankful abortion was an option because [ I ] wasn’t ready to be a dad and going through with the pregnancy would have just made “a mess of three lives” because she “wasn’t the one.”
MURDER for the sake of CONVENIENCE. TOURE, his girlfriend, and the ‘doctor’ should be in JAIL!!!!
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