[Drammach]

It takes time to change laws in this country. You don't start an effective movement by threatening to desert the only allies you have.

Well said..
Pro-Life extremists fail to recognize the strides that have been made for life..

A man was just found guilty of 2 murders yesterday.
One of his wife, and one of his unborn son.

There is recognition of the life issue in the courts, and we see it every time an unborn child's life is taken in an act of violence, neglect, or other criminal behaviours.
Those criminals are now, in most states going to be charged with the death of the unborn infant.

That was not the case as little as 10 years ago..
The Pro-Life movement should be rejoicing at the amount of progress that has been made..

Given time, and more legal precedent, it will become accepted moral and legal doctrine.
Once the general public recognizes and supports that doctrine, attitudes will change, and the realization that abortion is a relevent adjunct to that legal precedent will also take place.

Public attitude toward abortion will change as well.

[narses]

Public attitude is changing. Pro-life activists recognize that. Does the GOP? The time is NOW to stand up, not 10 years ago, not at some date in the future. NOW. The problem is that the pro-abortion lobby INSIDE the GOP is still trying to save the abortion kills from their just deserts. Ask Specter.

[buddyholly]

I think the problem with activists on either side of any issue is a sort of tunnel vision coupled with the urge to effect change immediately. It doesn't work that way in this country. We simply cannot force change. It takes time to build a power base. You have to go out there and change hearts and minds. You have to make POSITIVE as well as persuasive arguements. It's no different than the Dems calling Bush voters stupid or unenlightened, or whatever. That type of negativity causes resentment and turns off the voters you need who are more in the center.