[IpaqMan]

As I recall, the party of Lincoln through the years had as its main principles those of small government, free enterprise, limited taxation, and personal responsibility.

These other "conservative issues" are johnny come lately issues, though I strongly agree with them. We don't own the party. We are part of the many and have to work with them. Working outside as a third party seems to be a waste of time, especially since many of us also subscribe to the original party principles.

[truthandlife]

Lincoln courageously advanced the Declaration's promise of equal rights for all, subject only to the authority of God.

Abortion most clearly challenges us to accept or reject the Declaration principles Lincoln espoused. This is not a "johny come lately" issue just because abortion was legalized in 1973.