Just one reason why I am supporting Barack Obama for President since his 2004 speech.
Why can a "Pro-Life" individual Support Barack Obama for President?
I am a "True Pro-life" individual. The Pro-Life word has been hijacked into meaning only anti-abortion, but that is the not the meaning. In the way I see the word and term, it is much more encompassing and far reaching.
- It is being against abortion (not for a Constitutional ban anymore, we need to find ways to reduce the reasons for abortions)
- It is being against the death penalty, which many forget about and many are not against. He has a very complex view on and thought out view.
- It is being against war, especially unjust wars, where diplomatic means are not exhausted. Many innocent people die and are injured as collateral damage in war, which is unacceptable.
- It is being pro- helping the poor since without help they could perish
- It is being pro-living wage, since if you work you should not be poor
- It is being pro-protecting the environment since it effects how others live and life on this planet as a whole
- It is being pro- safe and fair working conditions since no one should suffer through live to make a living
- It is being pro-education since it allows individuals to live better lives
- It is being pro-affordable healthcare since everyone deserves medical care and not at the outrageous prices charged now
- It is being pro- reduction of the gap in rich and poor since those that have so much don’t need it as much as those with so little.
Barack Obama has been fighting for all the points above as his life’s work and pushing in his campaign for president now except the top one. On the one issue we disagree on, he does want to fight to reduce the causes and number of them. For too long, Pro-life has only meant about abortion and neglecting the other important issues that effect life, especially the already living. He has always stated that we will not always agree 100% on everything but that he would always listen and try to work to make things better.
The Count:
Agreed points: 8.5 Disagreed: 1.5 (if being harsh)
85% agreed is a lot better than most "pro-life" candidates. He will be able to do more than most since he is willing to work together with all parties to fix the problems, while in the past if those that did not agree, the issues were blocked or stalled from ever being resolved. Many of these issues have been neglected as of late and a lot of the issues have worsened. How many times have pro-life candidate campaigned on the "one issue" but where has that gotten us? No where, I feel we have been used to get elected. Is it not better to solve 9 issues, instead of 1? Please help me take back the "Pro-Life" word, back to its true meaning: respect for all life.
For those who are "True Pro-Life" individuals, is it not clear where individuals like us should turn to fix many of the issues we hold dear to? In my view, it is clearly Barack Obama.
These are just my humble thoughts.
Thank you and have a great day.
I would love to hear your opinions
As a poster pointed out, I do actually believe in birth control and sex ed because people make mistakes and aren't perfect and I am realistic. Hey birth control pill was INVENTED by a Catholic (which I am) to help the Church, but they didn't see it that way.