[The_Eaglet]

I already stated my opinion, that it is no longer correct to define Fred Thompson's position as "Pro-Choice" -- I don't think that's accurate or fair given his current stance. But it's re-writing history to say that he was always "Pro-Life".

Where did Thompson say that he is pro-life and not pro-choice with exceptions?

[OrthodoxPresbyterian]

Where did Thompson say that he is pro-life and not pro-choice with exceptions? ~~ The_Eaglet

FOX News Interview, 3-11-2007.

WALLACE: Abortion.
THOMPSON: Pro-life.
WALLACE: Would you like to overturn Roe....
THOMPSON: You said lightning round, now. If you want...
WALLACE: Well, let's go.
THOMPSON: ... more, give me another question. I'll work through it.
WALLACE: Do you want to overturn Roe vs. Wade?
THOMPSON: I think Roe vs. Wade was bad law and bad medical science. And the way to address that is through good judges. I don't think the court ought to wake up one day and make new social policy for the country. It's contrary to what it's been the past 200 years. We have a process in this country to do that. Judges shouldn't be doing that. That's what happened in that case. I think it was wrong.

Eaglet, as you know, I go Hell-Bent-for-Leather against the GOP Establishmentarians whenever they try to employ Half-Truths and Deceit against our favored Candidate, the Honorable Congressman Ron Paul.

"I am constant as the Northern Star,
Of whose true-fix'd and resting quality
There is no fellow in the firmament."

That being said, in the spirit of Argumentative Charity, I am honor-bound to also give Credit where it is due.

• Fred Thompson did run as a "Pro-Choicer" in 1994. This is Historical Fact.
• Fred Thompson has NEVER been a Leader of the Pro-Life Cause, like Ron Paul has been. This is also Historical Fact.
• HOWEVER, Fred Thompson does NOW declare himself to be "Pro-Life", has established a Pro-Life voting record in the past, and appears to be sincere in his opposition to Roe vs. Wade.

Since I am determined to oppose the GOP Establishmentarians whenever they try to employ Half-Truths and Deceit against Ron Paul, I believe that I must extend the same Christian Charity to Fred Thompson... unless and until he proves otherwise.

In the meantime, Thompson's pseudo-candidacy is hurting the "annointed front-runners"... and as Ron Paul is currently running 4th behind the Front-Runners, that may well be to our benefit.

Don't fear the Fred. If he actually does run, Ron Paul will still continue to gain strength from "your tired, your poor, your huddled masses yearning to breathe free." And if he doesn't run... why, that's even better. Fred is damaging the 3 Front-Runners in a race where Ron Paul is already running 4th.

Don't fear the Fred. He may well be our Icebreaker.

Best, OP