I started my life with no basis on abortion. I was begrudgingly raised Catholic, but do not recall any teaching on life and abortion.
In my twenties, I started to get interested in politics. I definitely considered myself a Republican, due to my support on small government and cutting taxes. I made a lot of money in my summers running house painting crews. I did not like all the taxes and I felt too many who were not productive benefited from my efforts.
I was really turned off by the feminist movements I saw in college. I spent my last three years in college in Boston, where liberals roam the city. I found liberal women in general as whiny and constantly complaining about not being given enough. I heard frequently comments like do not tell me what to do with my body. This argument has never held any validity for a few reasons. First, pregnancy is a result of sex. If you do not want pregnancy, abstain. It works every time. This point is black and white to me. I disliked hangovers, so I stopped getting drunk. Actions have consequences. Secondly, it comes across as narcissistic. All I hear is ME in this. Thirdly, after my car accident in 2001, I turned back to God and realized the whole misery is part of a better plan. I started associating with religious people. I find them better people and I see they have more fulfilling lives. I grew up in Fairfield County in CT and have seen my share of self-centered, Godless types.
I read the book Men in Black by Mark Levin. I understood from listening to him discuss the Constitution that the 10th Amendment was set up to keep maximum rights reserved for the states. This made Roe vs Wade an unconstitutional decision, not only the basis for it, a right to privacy, does not exist in the Constitution. Abortion matters should be left to the state unless there is a constitutional amendment giving the federal government the right to interject. This means 67 of the 100 US Senators, 290 of the 435 House, and 38 of the 50 states.
At some point in my life, I realized that life begins at conception. The very beginning of a human life is when a sperm fertilizes an egg. About 9 months later, a baby shows up. This is another example where I see black and white. If you can stop the fetus from becoming a born human, you are stopping life.
In viewing this, I see all abortion as morally wrong. Taking an innocent life is wrong. The other question in this is what is the role of government in this. Government cannot simply pass laws to stop all injustices in the world. We have laws against drunk driving, yet we still have it. We have laws against drugs, yet we still have overdoses.
After witnessing a miscarriage, my whole outlook on abortion changed. It dawned on me that I do not want the government in every aspect of our lives. There are some circumstances where the government cannot pass a one-sized fits all solution.
In 2009, I began my crusade to create a conservative coalition in Connecticut. The Republican Party is a joke. It is dominated by Fairfield County RINO’s (Republicans in Name Only) who are way left on social issues, wrong on guns, and want to get along with their liberal friends. Basically, they are wealthy and high income people who hate taxes.
I knew that in order to pull this off, I must understand the abortion issue (which is the most divisive issue amongst Republicans in the state). I asked people who are pro-life and pro-choice what their positions mean to them. I was amazed what I learned. I read a poll recently that reflected the following:
1. Abortion is morally wrong because it takes a life. I know from polls that around 20% of Americans oppose abortion in all circumstances.
2. Abortion should be legal in any circumstance, period. About 20% of Americans are here. I call these people abortionists.
3. The rest of America 60% oppose abortion on demand.
In my investigation into abortion, I learned that there are three sides to Pro-Choice.
1. Abortionists. These people include NARAL and NOW (National Organization of Women). These people believe it is okay to abort any time for any reason.
2. Anti-government. This one is really interesting to me. These people want the government out of their lives. They do not want to be told what to do. Grover Norquist said this best, if you believe that a fetus is just a bunch of cells and not a human being then the woman is the only human and government should leave her alone. (paraphrased)
3. Support exceptions for rape, incest, and health of the mother and generally oppose abortion. The ironic thing here is many pro-lifers believe this. For some reason, they think Pro-Lifers support banning all abortion at all times.
The interesting thing here is the debate is not Pro-Choice vs Pro-Life. The question is what is the role of government.
I suspect if a poll was done that at least 60% of Americans would support the following:
1. Abortion being used as contraception is wrong.
2. Abortion after viability is wrong.
3. Minors must have parental consent to have an abortion. (Obviously exceptions are made if the father is a parent).
4. There should be a 24 or 48 hour waiting period from deciding to have an abortion.
5. Partial birth abortion is barbaric and should be banned.
6. There should not be a complete legal ban on abortion. If the pregnancy could lead to significant bodily harm, death, etc. or the pregnancy was conceived against her will, she should not be forced to keep the pregnancy.
The only people who win in this Pro-Life vs Pro-Choice debate is the radical abortionists. They are the ones who advocate killing babies.
The next issue is how do we Constitutionally resolve this issue.