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Originally Posted by Saya
Interesting SKL - I am pro-choice (and also a lawyer by training, though I haven't practiced for many years). While I disagree with some of what you're saying here, I agree with you that abortion, while an important issue, should NOT be the main issue on which votes for federal office are based. It's very strange how it has become the bellweather of appropriateness on both the left and the right, I guess because it's considered to be symbolic of a certain type of values on both sides. I don't think that's good for the state of the country.
All that said, I'm not planning on voting for Palin - as my avatar demonstrates.  |
I this you are right with this, I think it is about certain values for many. I know it is for me! However, I would vote democratic if I agreed with their stances on the issues, and this election I sure don't. The issue of abortion is not the "deal-breaker" for me. While I am very, VERY pro-life, I would not NOT vote for a candidate who is pro-choice IF that candidate had a plan that I agreed with. Now my hubby? No. He would never cross party lines. He is way too die hard conservative. But me, yes, I would cross party lines for a candidate I believe in. And while it would be VERY hard for me to vote for them because of my social issue stances, I would.