> Brian D Williams wrote:
>
> > If the so called "right to life " movement is so concerned about
> > abortion, why haven't they ever tried to support birth control,
> > thus eliminating most, if not all, abortions?
> >
>
> As a member of the 'right to life' movement, I could venture a
> guess. It would utterly destroy the movement (fragment completely) if I
> were able to convince the rest of the 'movement' to expand it's
> political scope beyond just the one issue and support (my opinion) the
> moral and consistent position. That is, to support birth control and
> the opposite of what Michael Lorrey approves "the death penalty, the
> right to suicide, legality of assisted suicide, self defense with deadly
> weapons, and the hunting of and consumption of animals." You quickly
> loose all support and are soon politically marginalized.. However, I
> expect the movement to be more consistent (WAG) within 25 years.
> A person can be consistent on this issue (either side) today,
> however everyone will label you a kook. They are probably right.
Gee, thanks.
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