GOP is pro-life in the womb, not necessarily after

[cal04]

Aside from Rudy Giuliani's torturous explanation of his views on abortion, it was easy to discern after Thursday's debate that the candidates running for the Republican presidential nomination are staunch advocates of life, namely when it comes to abortion.

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Folks, it's hard to say on one hand that every life -- at every phase -- is important, but then say, "Send them to the death chamber!" Those two are diametrically opposed to each other.

And I'll be the first to tell you that many Christians -- especially right-wing conservatives -- are staunch anti-abortion advocates on Monday. And on Tuesday, if there is an execution, they are right there supporting that one as well.

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What is needed -- on both sides -- is a full-scale discussion on what it really means to be pro-life.

Life is indeed precious. And just as I have tussled with my personal views on being pro-choice and supportive of the death penalty, the pro-lifers should really examine whether they are as passionate about life beyond the womb.

http://us.cnn.com/2007/US/05/05/martin.profile/index.html

[hippiechick]

1. Gotta get 'em born so they can work for minimum wage ...

... or fill up the prisons, fill out the military ranks, or keep the death chambers relevant.

Every sperm is a sacred cog in the capitalist system. :spank:

[acmavm]

2. Wonder why no one asks the magic question "then why do you abandon

these children right after they draw their first breath?"

[maddezmom]

3. I honestly had to check to see if this was the actual headline

Sounds like what we've been saying on DU forever. K&R

[Truthseeker013]

4. GOP is pro-life in the womb, not necessarily after

Reminds me of the old Cold War dictum of "Duck and cover!"

[tubbacheez]

5. GOP is pro-birth, not pro-life n/t

[valerief]

6. The word w*mb is sinful in Goppyland. nt