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Yet for the life of me I cannot understand how a libertarian could be pro-choice.

When did I ever say that I was pro-choice?
I never did, I only advanced the notion that Republicans are not monolithic on the abortion issue.

I don't have a strong opinion on the issue itself either way, aside from believing that Roe v. Wade should be overturned. Not on any moral grounds - since moral judgements are not within the court's jurisdiction - but rather on the grounds that it is just plain bad law.
I'm a strict constructionist, and I hate to see the Constitution perverted for anyone's personal agenda, and I hate to see judges acting as unelected legislators.

I try to keep my personal views and my political views seperate. I try to keep in mind the role of the courts - to judicate on the merits of the case, as prescribed by written law - rather than to do what liberals do and think the courts are there to force my personal views on society. That is something a lot of so-called conservatives could learn restraint in as well.

So what would I personally do about abortion?
Vote on it. That's what I always say. Let the people decide the legality of abortion. I can live with either decision. It's just not a huge issue on my personal radar.

That is what Arnold would do if he could. That's what I like about him. He says "let the people decide, and I will respect their will." That's what you Arnold-bashers don't seem to grasp about him. He's not a "liberal". He doesn't govern by an agenda - he governs by the will of the people. That's all anyone should ever ask for from a politician.

I can live with either decision. It's just not a huge issue on my personal radar.

Which is akin to saying, "I can live with murder...it's not a huge decision on my personal radar."

You either believe life begins at conception or it doesn't. If you believe the former, it follows that a fetus carries with it every right guaranteed to Americans. Claiming "it isn't a huge issue" is merely ducking the subject.