Right to Life

Abortion is a big topic these days -- with the nomination of Alito for the Bench. The right-wing prepares for celebration, the moderate conservatives wonder what the party will use as its rallying cry once Roe v. Wade is overturned, and the leftists brace for a fight.

What is most striking to me however, is the hypocrisy of the parties involved - particulary the "right to life" group. No one in clear mind supports abortion or advocates it, and I admire the heart of people who believe that we should protect life. I myself, while in favor of limiting abortion only through dialogue and education, share this view. But it strikes me as odd that many people in support of overturning Roe v. Wade, also are in support of capital punishment. Shouldn't we also condemn the killing of an adult human being by a modern, civilized nation? What about the care for the child once he is born? Doesn't every child have the right to reasonable health care, nutritious food, and an equal education? Should we not support public programing and arts that enrich the lives of children? Why would we rather have children move from foster home to foster home, rather than be adopted by a loving homosexual couple that would love and provide for the child?

I agree that we should all support a child's "right to life." However, we should also be prepared to take care of our children when they are born. Universal health care for all under 18 years of age, an education that provides funding based on the number of students and not the zip code, and a food stamp and school lunch program that allows children to recieve foods that nourish them should be part of the "right to life" plan.

People love to say "children are the future." Let's come together has human beings and care for them from conception onwards with compassion, and not for trivial political gain.