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1. "I respect your views, but I have to represent
all the people. "
Your response: Representing all the people starts with protecting all the
people., including the unborn. 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.
2. "I'm personally opposed to abortion, but can't
impose my views on others. "
Your 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.
3. "The government should not be involved in such
a personal decision as abortion."
Your response: The government already "got 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.
4. "Legislators should not be practicing
medicine."
Your response: We're not asking you to practice medicine, but to prevent
the abuse of medicine. The practice of medicine is regulated by laws that
protect the lives of patients. All we ask is that the unborn be included
in that protection.
5. "Abortion is the law of the land. "
Your 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
the law permits to make necessary changes.
6. "I support women's rights and health."
Your 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.
7. "Abortion is just one of many issues; I embrace
a consistent ethic of life. "
Your 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.
8. "My office does not involve any decision-making
about abortion."
Your response: Your position on abortion says a lot about your character
and world view. If you cannot stand up for the smallest of children, how
will you stand up for the rest of us?
9. "Let's just agree to disagree."
Your 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. |