Being pro-choice has always meant that one supports abortion rights 100% of the time. That means someone pro-choice supports abortion on demand. The 1967 bill that Reagan signed into law was for the exceptions of rape, incest and to save the life of the mother. That accounts for 4%-7% of ALL abortions performed. Reagan never supported abortion on demand. Therefore Reagan was never pro-choice. Why you can't comprehend this simple fact, is most baffling.
Btw, who are you supporting for 2008?
>>>>Look, my view of Reagan's greatness isn't predicated around wishful thinking.
I resent that implication. This isn't about wishful thinking. Its about willing to accept a reasonable conclusion based on a set of minimal facts available. And I never said Reagan was "'always pro-life'" either. Frankly, comparing this situation by arguing some silly Hitler analogy, or implying that any defense of Reagan is akin to the Clintonista`s defending BillyBoy, are just two more cheap pot shots at the Reagan legacy.
Everything taken in context, I'm willing to give Reagan the benefit of the doubt on exactly when he began his personal conversion to pro-life status. It was after 1967, but before Roe v Wade was made law. And since Roe v Wade was the pivatol point in time on the abortion issue, I think Reagan made a sound moral decision. He didn't flip flop like Romney has or obfuscate his abortion stance like Giuliani is attempting. Reagan's own words from 1975 make that abundantly clear. Yet, they don't have any impact on you. Okay. You are not willing to give Reagan the benefit of the doubt. Gotcha! For a conservative, that is very sad.
The primaries won't come too soon. It'll be a pleasure in sending the mountebank back to Gotham City.