[Tribune7]

I think most pro-lifers would be happy to see abortion-profiteers -- abortionists and clinic managers come mostly to mind -- have their a$$es thrown in jail for a long, long time. This does not require punishing the woman.

Concerning the women, most of the abortions with which I am personally familiar were far more desired by the boyfriend than the woman (girl.) In one case serious pressure was applied to get the girl to go through with it.

I think most Americans would strongly support the removal of public funding for abortions and organizations involved with abortions. This requires changing the status quo and a rather ugly political fight. I'm afraid you can't avoid choosing sides.

Most thinking Americans strongly support ending Roe V. Wade, even if it is because the understand it is a great insult to our Constitution. This requires an even uglier politcal fight.

[Kermit]

"I think most pro-lifers would be happy to see abortion-profiteers -- abortionists and clinic managers come mostly to mind -- have their a$$es thrown in jail for a long, long time. This does not require punishing the woman."

I know it doesn't require punishing the women, but that's ridiculous logic. You prosecute the hitman and leave the person who hired the hitman alone. Why do pro-lifer's leave the women alone? Because they believe the women are weak, stupid and helpless and they are victims of the abortionists. You also ignore the possibilities of self-induced abortions either mechanical or via drugs. Who do you prosecute then?

"Concerning the women, most of the abortions with which I am personally familiar were far more desired by the boyfriend than the woman (girl.) In one case serious pressure was applied to get the girl to go through with it."

Yup, see above.

"I think most Americans would strongly support the removal of public funding for abortions and organizations involved with abortions. This requires changing the status quo and a rather ugly political fight. I'm afraid you can't avoid choosing sides."

I agree and why don't the pro-lifers focus on an accheivable objective and work with the libertarians for example, who agree with pro-lifers on this issue? I find most pro-lifers, simply want an issue to prove that they are more moral than the rest of us slugs. One reason for their lack of success since 1971. You don't create allies, when you are dissing them.

"Most thinking Americans strongly support ending Roe V. Wade, even if it is because the understand it is a great insult to our Constitution. This requires an even uglier politcal fight."

This is simply untrue or Roe would've been overturned years ago. Why not start with issues you can win, then more on?