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Roe V. Wade 36th Anniversary

The near 50 million people who have been brutally murdered, most of which (93%) for convenience sake will certainly save the US time and resources for the upcoming 2010 Census. Why is it that I hear more chatter about the war in Iraq, the Israli-Palistine conflict, or who Britney is sleeping with now than I do about the war going on right here in America coast to coast? Killing more people than Cancer, Aids, and handguns, abortion should be the leading cause of death in the United States, heart disease kills 650,000 – a high number, but nowhere near the number of abortions performed.

While I support a woman’s right to choose whom she marries, where she works, what she wears, I certainly do not support the woman’s right to choose to kill a child. It is puzzling to me why America can be outraged by so many things, but this issue just can’t light a fire hot enough to reverse the work of a woman who now sees her own mistake and avidly fights to overturn Roe V. Wade. A product of adoption, I believe that 9 months of inconvenience is in order for the mother who will refuse to care for the child, perhaps that will give her sufficient time to think about being more careful next time. Abstinence anyone?

I am tired of the argument that abortions are necessary because of rape or health risks. Only 1% of abortion cases are rape/incest, and 6% are potential health risks for the mother or the child. So 93% have to suffer because 7% cannot?

These are not hard questions folks, just real life issues. Sometimes we make choices we regret, that’s why there are options for adoption, but taking the easy way out by ridding oneself of the problem (insert child here) is cowardly, and should be a felony. Child abductions and murder are prosecuted as some of the most heinous crimes, why cant the same matter be treated in the same way days earlier (prior to exiting the womb)?

Johnny gets a new car!

RE: Steven Nelson’s Promote responsible alcohol consumption, not prohibition

Johnny’s parents said that they would not tolerate any grade less than a B, but he has been getting C’s and D’s.  Johnny’s parents have punished him for this, but it does not seem to help.  Johnny’s parents gave up and decided to give him… a new car?  This logic does not work, neither does the logic that simply lowering the drinking age is going to solve the problem that people are irresponsible with alcohol consumption, especially people in the 18-20 age group. Rewarding their law-breaking will not improve the situation.

Farewell #43

This morning I find myself reflecting on the George W. Bush years. George W. Bush, notably one of the most hated people of my time, who was forced to make unpopular decisions, costing him perhaps his legacy. After September 11, American’s finally allowed George W. to be THEIR President.

Shortly after, with his unpopular decision to go to war, people began lambasting him for not only that decision, but everything going wrong in the world today. President Bush is a true leader, he made choices to keep America safe, and keep America safe is what he did. He was a patriot, a hero, and a good man, and for these things I am forever grateful.

While I may not like the policies that Obama supports, I have a respect for the Office of the President, even more after I fought for people to respect the Office of the President during George Bush’s reign as the 43 Commander-in-Chief. Therefore, I welcome President Obama, and wish him the best, as my American President.

RE: The Drinking Age Needs to be Lowered

This post is in response to Steven Nelson’s post.

While you might be right that changing the drinking age seemingly did not change much, what you fail to mention is the way American Culture has changed in the past 20 years. Today’s 18-21 year olds are not as responsible as they once were. While you make a good point that 18-21 year olds are seen as adults in every other sphere of government, you know as well as I do that many 18-21 year olds would not have an adoption aproved, because their maturity level is far below that of the average parent. Further, many 18-21 year olds certainly could not serve on a jury, and many should not open bank accounts.

Lets Get Wasted!

The drinking age should not be changed outright. Simply changing the drinking age would cause a marked rise in the already out of control drunk driving rates, emergency room visits, and deaths caused by drinking.