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"Maybe it is because there are too many like the one whose car I see on the local CC parking lot during Mass[:] Pro life sticker next to a Kerry/Edwards sticker"

BINGO!

Part of the problem is that people are not theologically or ideologically grounded. I know a Catholic woman heavily into the iconography of Catholicism and a regular parishioner. She is, however, clueless about the tenets of the faith and the radical discrepancy in her political, moral and ethical beliefs.

When leadership in the Pro-Life movement spout stuff like this:

"How do you imagine such a sign is received by the animal rights lobby, among whom there are also many pro-lifers? Doesn't being “pro-life” mean supporting good stewardship of our world? Why shouldn't the pro-life movement be pro-environment?"

...it is no surprise to me that everyone else in contact with this guy is clueless as well. You might find a few people in the "animal rights lobby" that are pro-life, but you'd have to look for a long, long time. Truth is, the animal rights lobby has received its power and reson d'etre from the psychological disconnect of a culture that no longer holds the sanctity of innocent human life in high regard. If this dolt also thinks he's going to co-opt the environmental movement or find fellowship within its ranks, he just don't know his carrots from his peas.

In my opinion, the Pro-Life movement has done a great deal in 33 years. Recall that when Roe was foisted on America, the RAT's controlled everything in our political lives (outside of the executive branch - on occasion). The culture, academe, the Legislative and Judicial branches were all their province. Today, their Legislative advantage is gone. Their other strong holds are under direct assault and their propaganda machine is forever damaged and effectively countered. In fact, we stand at the threshold of their final redoubt - the SCOTUS. All that from the actions and commitment of a fractional portion of the populace and, I would add, the favor of a righteous God.

If people want to know what can be done to improve our commitment or hasten our chances to take down Roe, I'd say it begins with a deeper knowledge of the truth of things and a firmer conviction to sound ideals.