[Oliver Optic]

What they don't understand is that it would be far better to put that effort in a state-by-state campaign.

Hey, Pistol ... I hear you. But it sounds to me like Fred would be AGAINST our state-by-state campaign to make abortion illegal.

There may be another way to interpret his words, but it sure sounds like Fred not only thinks it's a state decision, but he is also against banning abortion state by state.

His words may have another reasonable interpretation, but no one has taken a stab at one yet.

[Pistolshot]

Simple. The states will determine how they want to address abortion. That means WE, as the people will be able to influence the decision on a local basis. That is the true power of the people. It means we can concentrate efforts locally and in areas of concern

Now, will every state follow the same pattern? Of course not, BUT it will be easier to garner support and effectiveness in those states that allow abortion to change their law.

Fred is being the Federalist he is.

ari, partial birth abortion is barbaric in the extreme. IT deserved to be Federaly legislated out, and without the amendment process. There were still those who voted to keep it, and they should be targetted at their next re-election, that's the other avenue to getting to the Amendment that the platform calls for, but again, it will be a lengthier process than working at the state level.