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Tim Kaine under scrutiny for abortion comment
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So Kaine, like many Catholics, finds himself conflicted between his faith and his commitment to pluralism.
America isn't easy.
We live in a time in which decent and otherwise sensible people are surrendering too easily to the hectoring of morons or extremists.
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Everyones personal views do not have to come to bear. If that was the case, politics would be even more screwed up than it is. That is not to say that Kaine should not be questioned about the dichotomy.
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It's interesting when a religious belief system mixes with a system of government of, by, and for the people is it not?
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Just Fred wrote:
It's interesting when a religious belief system mixes with a system of government of, by, and for the people is it not?
As I stated earlier, America is hard work.
We all have our religious and ethical beliefs. Nothing wrong with that. I think that religion can provide one with a moral framework that can enrich life.
Personally I am against abortion. My wife and I were agreed that we would have never have one. I would not recommend that any of my daughters have one, and would back it up, if necessary, with helping to pay to support the child.
But, in the public sphere, I believe in pluralism; that other people are entitled to have other views on the issue, and so I must support a woman's right to choose. My faith is exactly that; my faith. I won't impose it on others.
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We live in a time in which decent and otherwise sensible people are surrendering too easily to the hectoring of morons or extremists.
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Re: Tim Kaine under scrutiny for abortion comment
I agree, Goose, on your personal view/.
The challenge is defining the line between permitting (legalized abortion) and sponsoring (public dollars funding abortions), a line made even blurrier by the ACA abortion/contraception coverage mandates.
One of the founding fathers said to someone inquiring about the Constitutional Convention "a republic, if you can keep it." Keeping it is very hard work indeed.
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Re: Tim Kaine under scrutiny for abortion comment
From my perspective a woman's decision concerning abortion is a personal decision. She should be able to seek advice from a medical, spiritual, and family perspective, but the ultimate decision is hers. Government should not be involved . . . Especially a male politician.