In perhaps a first for me, I heard a thoughtful, informed, and rational discussion on cable news last weekend.

It was during the women's march. MSNBC was showing video from it and talking about how pro-life women's groups were left out of the march in some cases, an in other cases, straight out discrimination at the event by pro-choice groups. 

The key thing I took away from the debate is that in the case of a lot of pro-life women, the issue isn't so much about the law as it is about faith. And I don't think you can criticize someone who as a matter of their moral code thinks life begins at life. 

To be clear, I believe in a women's right to privacy and to have the ability to make medical decisions in collaboration with their doctor without government interference. 

I also think the pro-life movement should expand beyond abortion to those who are living in this country without access to quality schools, day care, health care, mental health care, elder care, and good jobs. 

I think just about all of us are parents, or have nieces and nephews that we care about. As I grow as a dad, I find myself understanding those who want to fight to convince people that bringing a child to term is in the best interest of all parties involved. 

I guess what I am saying is that I hate the abortion debate because I can legitimately feel for both sides of the argument. 

I hope the march is good and I hope we get to a place someday no one wants/needs to have an abortion but remains free to make their own personal decisions.

Here is a nice shot of the inherent conflict.