On Mon, 16 May 2005 22:23:42 -0400, JDG wrote > We have discussed numerous restrictions on war (even the most red-blooded > conservative doesn't believe that the US should choose a war without > restriction). On the other hand, we still don't have any examples > of the liberal Democrats supporting restrictions on abortion - and I > even made the question multiple choice!
To use the language I used about war... there are plenty of liberals who have a moral presumption against abortion. There are plenty of liberals who know that it is a terrible and sad thing. There are plenty who are doing a great deal to make abortion rare. I believe those things. They are part of having a consistent ethic of life. I support all sorts of restrictions against abortion, just as I support all sorts of restrictions against the use of military power. Both issue have had profound impacts on my family. Now, hobgoblins, that's the conservatives' cue to tell me I'm living in a fantasy land if I think that abortion can be made rare. Pink unicorns and all that. Nick _______________________________________________ http://www.mccmedia.com/mailman/listinfo/brin-l
