To: LtdGovt
>>>>>>Dubious sources. Bold talk and nothing to back it up. Lou Cannon and Fred Barnes aren't dubious sources. Get real.
>>>>Reagan himself defended his decision to sign the bill in a 1975 radio broadcast.
I've got the transcripts from 1975, as detailed in the book/tape, Reagan In His Own Hand. So don't give me any of your 'cockinbull' storyline.
"It was a subject I'd never given much thought to and one upon which I didn't really have an opinion."
Reagan went onto say, he did extensive research on abortion and "soul searching" and concluded that abortion was the taking of a human life. That was Reagan's position in 1968! Less then one year after his regretful decision.
Now, what facts do you have to back up your silly accusations against Ronald Reagan?
288 posted on
02/18/2007 7:14:39 PM PST by
Reagan Man
(Conservatives don't support, promote or vote for liberals.)
To: Reagan Man
Bold talk and nothing to back it up. Lou Cannon and Fred Barnes aren't dubious sources. Get real.
Let me rephrase that: dubious claims. Just because he was troubled, doesn't mean that he wasn't really in favor of it. As for the other claim, I want direct proof, not hearsay.
If you have the transcripts, you should recognize the following (paraphrased): "I concluded that there were two cases in which abortion was justified. One was in self defense, to save the life of the mother. And she also has the right to defend herself against rape." Reagan told the sponsor to amend the bill to allow for these exceptions, and then he'd sign it. This was in 1975, explaining the decision he made in 1968. Not a single word of criticism or regret.
And this isn't an accusation, I'm showing Reagan's humanity and kind heart, and his compassion for women who have been raped.
290 posted on
02/18/2007 7:19:44 PM PST by
LtdGovt
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