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Ten Responses to Pro-Abortion Politicians
If you've ever written to a pro-abortion politician about the right to life,
you've probably received a form letter that utilizes one of several worn-out
arguments. Let's review how we can answer them.
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"I respect your views, but I have to represent
all the people."
Our response: That's what we're trying to say to you. If you neglect the
unborn, you are not representing all the people. Roe vs. Wade excludes them
from protection; we demand that they be included. A public servant cannot
legitimately ignore an entire segment of the public that is being destroyed.
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"I'm personally opposed to abortion, but I can't
impose my views on others."
Our response: This is not a matter of views but of violence. The law is supposed
to protect human life despite the views of those who would destroy it.
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"The government should not be involved in such
a personal decision as abortion."
Our response: The government got "too involved" in abortion when it claimed
to have the authority to deprive some human beings of their right to life.
The Declaration of Independence asserts that government exists to secure
the rights already bestowed by the Creator. Moreover, when somebody's "choice"
destroys somebody else's life, that choice is no longer merely a personal,
private matter.
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"Legislators should not be practicing
medicine."
Our response: We're not asking you to practice medicine but to prevent the
abuse of medicine. The practice of medicine is regulated by all kinds of
laws that protect the lives of patients. All we ask is that the unborn be
included in that protection.
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"Abortion is the law of the land."
Our response: The "law of the land" can be changed, just as it was changed
regarding slavery and segregation. Leadership means seeing the injustices
that others miss and inspiring people to utilize the methods that the law
permits to make necessary changes.
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"I support women's rights and health."
Our response: That is precisely why you should examine the evidence, which
is more plentiful than ever, that abortion is destructive of women's health,
and listen to the growing voices of those who have been harmed by abortion.
That is also why you should examine how the abortion industry, through
unregulated and dangerous clinics, continues to deceive and exploit women.
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"Abortion is just one of many issues; I embrace
a consistent ethic of life."
Our response: The foundation of a house is only one of many parts of the
house, but it is essential in order to build the other parts. That is why
the Catholic bishops have repeatedly asserted that among the many interrelated
issues within a consistent ethic, abortion deserves "urgent attention and
priority " (Pastoral Plan, 2001).
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"My office does not involve any decision-making
about abortion."
Our response: Your position on abortion says a lot about your character and
worldview. If you cannot stand up for the smallest of children, how will
you stand up for the rest of us?
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"Let's just agree to disagree."
Our response: We have the greatest respect for those who disagree with us.
But when victims are oppressed, we don't sit back and "agree to disagree"
with the oppressor. Rather, we intervene to save the victim. Abortion is
not about beliefs; it's about bloodshed. Those who need protection need it
despite the disagreement of others.
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Finally, always use the best response to all the arguments: I vote!
Source in HTML:
http://www.priestsforlife.org/elections/tenanswers.htm
Source in PDF flier that you can distribute (two pages):
http://www.priestsforlife.org/articles/ten.pdf
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