[Brian Kopp DPM]

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[Brian Kopp DPM]

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[dirtboy]

Matt Abbott, director of public affairs for America's Pro-Life Action League told LifeSite, "If Ridge refuses to ensure the security of the most helpless citizens of his state - the unborn - how can he be expected to safeguard security for the nation?"

I'm very anti-abortion. But this is a stupid time and a stupid place to be working this angle. Ridge is now pro-death - as in the deaths of terrorists - and his abortion views have absolutely no bearing on the job he faces. The Pro-Life Action League will come off no better than Peter Jennings if they keep this up.

[mountaineer]

"If Ridge refuses to ensure the security of the most helpless citizens of his state - the unborn - how can he be expected to safeguard security for the nation?"

I am no fan of Tom Ridge's, especially regarding abortion and outcomes-based education, but this statement is illogical and does nothing to bolster the pro-life cause.

[The Vast Right Wing]

You must not have gotten the memo, it's one america right now. You are either with GWB or you are not, which is it?

[beGlad]

Thanks for the post. I couldn't remember last night what I knew about his position on abortion.

My thought after hearing of the new cabinet position is, "this office will someday be used to persecute Christians." My husband and son agreed with me.

Then I came home this afternoon in time to hear Ollie North talk about how this homeland security office will make computers between different departments "seamless". Instant access to any and all information it has on any person. Interesting.

Maranatha!

[pikachu]

It's all part of Bush's plan to make the war on terrorism acceptable to the liberals. We are not killing terrorists, we just performing 93rd trimester abortions.

No weren't we silly to worry! :->

[Hiro Protaginast]

What the hell does his view on abortion have to do with his abilities for this post? What does it have to do with his leadership abilities? Guliani is pro-abortion. Are you questioning his leadership? I am anti-abortion, but it's not my sole criteria for judging someone. Some people need to get a life.

[jude24]

Single-issue morons.

[SunStar]

Bush named notoriously pro-abortion Pennsylvania Gov. Tom Ridge, to head the office.

And?

[lodwick]

Not only do I wish the gov to stay out of my bedroom, my gun cabinet, my car, and my business, I want them to stay very far away from my doctor and me.

Get out of my life, government! Thank you, JL

[satire]

so what?

[Sen Jack S. Fogbound]

So you're saying we should put a litmus test on all appointees to make sure they meet your specifications? Sorry, Bub, I can't accept that!

The abortion issue should not be policized at all, and should left to each individual's conscience.

We have to recognize that we are all Americans, and will do the job the best possible. That's what counts!

[mombonn]

Let me join in the bashing. As a pro-life fanatic, I'm glad Ridge isn't VP; but if he can do the job, his view on abortion is irrelevant.

This country is NOT a monolith. Gee, the person who cleans my teeth might be pro-abortion. Should I inquire as to her views before allowing her to do her job?

Ridge isn't likely to shape administration policy, nor succeed the President. Kind of like Christy-Todd Whitman.

[Lanman]

BTW, he's a gun grabber too.

[Howie66]

Cool, eh? :-) Go!! W!! Go!!

[Gmax]

You are a JERK........

[go star go]

well that does it. now he's going to let the terrorist in to abort babies...

[sinkspur]

Well, Dr. Kopp, you've gotten your answer.

FReepers, especially those of us who are pro-life, can make distinctions. Something you, as a one-issue voter, can't.

Ridge's views on abortion have nothing to do with this administrative position.

You come across as a priggish church lady.

[George from New England]

Bush has appointed (or I prefer moved) others...Christie Todd Whitman is a baby-killer; she's now in a position that she can't do anymore damage to the pro-life cause.

He's moving Ridge to another position; this allows for maybe a pro-life replacement to take his place in PA.