| I oppose federal prohibition or funding of
abortion. | I support the right of a woman to make independent and
unfettered decisions about her own reproductive health as a fundamental
human right that must be protected. I believe strongly that reproductive
rights are inexorably linked to empowering women concerning other life
choices that impact women’s lives, such as a woman’s ability to
improve economic opportunities and education goals. | Since I have not the wisdom nor knowledge of God, I cannot say
for certain when a soul takes up residence. I tend to believe it does so at
conception. ‘‘That which you do unto the least of these, you do
unto me.” That said, this is a state matter, not federal. I would not
vote to fund abortion at the federal level. I further think that if we wish
to make mothers carry their children to term, we need to be there for them
so that the may raise them properly. This is a perfect purpose for
a jury. Rather than expect a small group of elected officials and judges to
have such powers, I would like to see any killing be illegal. If brought to
trial, the jury has the power to ‘‘nullify” any law which is
either unjust or does not fit the circumstances for a particular
offense. The jury is a powerful tool for liberty. William Penn
admitted to preaching an unlawful religion and the jury found him innocent.
From this trial, we got freedom of religion. Peter Zeller libeled the
Governor and was acquitted(freedom of the press). Many charged with
transporting and hiding slaves in the North were also
acquitted. Poverty is a factor in the decision to seek an abortion.
By restoring just money, this motivation is eliminated. |
