On Thursday’s Morning Joe, Rick Santorum‘s comments about contraception came up for discussion. The show played clips of Santorum explaining his beliefs about the “dangers” of contraception, stating simply that it “is not okay.” Following up, Joe Scarborough asked Mika Brzezinski‘s opinion on the topic, deeming her, “more conservative, I think, than many,” on social issues.

Brzezinski sympathized with Santorum’s perspective “as a father, and a man who’s held public office.” She went on to say:

It’s a conversation probably every family should have, about birth control and its role in society with their own kids. He’s got his own, and he stands by them, and I think he’s an interesting part of the national conversation in terms of where our society is going. And there is a lot of risky behavior out there that happens to be connected to birth control. So there’s a whole other side to this conversation. And not once did I say should it be banned, or should it not be covered by health insurance. But I think it’s OK to have those beliefs or those concerns.

Along with stating her own views of “risky behavior” linked to birth control — a comment many are likely to notice — she also defended Santorum’s right to have his own personal beliefs and concerns.

Anonymous wrote:. And there is a lot of risky behavior out there that happens to be connected to birth control. So there’s a whole other side to this conversation. And not once did I say should it be banned, or should it not be covered by health insurance. But I think it’s OK to have those beliefs or those concerns.

Along with stating her own views of “risky behavior” linked to birth control — a comment many are likely to notice — she also defended Santorum’s right to have his own personal beliefs and concerns.

Anonymous wrote:
She did defend Santorum's right to have his own beliefs and opinion about contraception, but she does not believe that it's okay for him to impose them on others in making public policy.

Anonymous wrote:WOmen will never admit to being sluts and whores and not worrying about the consequences because they're on the pill. Feminazis have ruined the real cause for female rights.

takoma wrote:

Anonymous wrote:WOmen will never admit to being sluts and whores and not worrying about the consequences because they're on the pill. Feminazis have ruined the real cause for female rights.

If I might respectfully suggest it, those characterizations show more about your mindset than about those women.

Anonymous wrote:Birth control is a good thing and I completely support it to be used to not over populate but not as a way to condone promiscuity.

Anonymous wrote:The guy is running for president-- unless he explicitly starts his sentence with "I would never act on this as president" (and maybe not even then) then I think you pretty much have to assume he is talking about what he would do as president.

Anonymous wrote:when you take away a risk (pregnancy) you create a moral hazard. Birth control is a good thing and I completely support it to be used to not over populate but not as a way to condone promiscuity.

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:
She did defend Santorum's right to have his own beliefs and opinion about contraception, but she does not believe that it's okay for him to impose them on others in making public policy.

The guy is running for president-- unless he explicitly starts his sentence with "I would never act on this as president" (and maybe not even then) then I think you pretty much have to assume he is talking about what he would do as president.