Garbage frontwoman Shirley Manson has urged female Americans to be more compassionate with women who have abortions in the wake of President GEORGE W Bush's comments on the issue.

The Scottish singer, who lives in America, is disgusted by the President - who is currently trying to ban foetal terminations - and has told women to stand up for their right to decide what happens to their bodies.

Manson fumes, "What a sad state of affairs. It truly blows my mind that America has embraced this administration.

"I just want to take this opportunity to re-emphasis how the current political climate in the US threatens to screw with women's rights around the world.

"Please I implore you girls, women, women-loving men, please try to practice empathy and support a women's right to control her own body.

"It may not affect you personally in your lifetime but please, please, please think about what 'choice' actually means and how we must stand up and protect that basic right for every woman, man and child on this earth because if we don't, sooner or later - over one thing or another - they're gonna be coming looking for you."

12/11/2004 17:34