Well, I must say, Rich, that you seem to be proving Flash's point concerning liberals. What I find interesting is that Fox News generally have people from both ideologies on their shows on a regular basis; so-called main stream media tend to avoid conservative issues unless in a negative concept.

Having said that; I lean to the conservative side, but consider myself somewhat of an Independent. Whoever I think will do the best job gets my vote regardless of party. But keep in mind that we, as citizens of this great country, care about our constitutional rights. You want my vote; protect those rights.

Wonderful article with some insightful suggestions....
I am old enough to remember when you use to be able to have disagreements with those of a different persuasion without it becoming so personal. I think at that time it was because there wasn't such a huge divide between what we wanted for our country. I can't recall ever a time when there was such open disdain and lack of appreciation for the things our nation has accomplished.
I consider myself a Conservative and I'm not homophobic. I consider myself a Christian, but I'm not judgmental...that is God's job. My politics is guided by the Constitution which I believe is still one of the most remarkable documents ever created. I just want to live my life in freedom without the Government looking over my shoulder and telling me how to do it. Understanding of course you still have to have some rules in civilized society to accomplish that goal. I just don't want representatives feeling they have to justify their existence by creating more and more burdensome rules and I want them to live by the same laws we do.
I just think there is a part of America who has lost it's way, and as long as I am alive I will live by the principals I learned as a proud American and one who loves this country.

I think we all have that concern, however, even though there are clinics available, the back-street abortionist are still in existence and are still used by some that are to embarrassed to go to a real clinic or they don't have insurance or claim to have very little cash. We cannot ever get rid of all the "negatives", but we sure can work on it.

I have a friend from a rich family that cannot have children now because of a botched abortion. She also has mental issues regarding "killing a baby". She thought it wouldn't bother her because she 17 and other friends said "you get over it quickly", but it does severely. I asked her why she didn't go to a real clinic and she said she was afraid they'd tell her parents or make her wait. She didn't want to wait because she was afraid she'd change her mind. Though her family was not religious in any form or fashion, she was afraid of disappointing her parents.

Imagine how they feel now....as they never will have grandchildren, but the worse feeling as a parent is knowing that your children feel like they cannot talk to you in a time of personal crisis.

For the longest time, I had a custom made magnetic sign for my trunk that had a skull and crossbones with a gun superimposed on it saying, "Abort the Abortionists"

I got a lot of middle finger salutes from other motorists.
I had to take it off because a State Trooper from Virginia asked me to very politely. He said, "even though I agree with you sir, you may become a victim of road rage".

I took it off but secretly welcomed the opportunity to defend my point of view.

Penny, we'll never agree on this one. Birth control is not 100%. If it was, that'd be another thing, but since it isn't, you can be taking birth control pills and still get pregnant. I know many men would, when they're judging and when are they not here, say that you shouldn't have sex if you don't want to get pregnant. Try telling a man that. You can get pregnant on birth control. Abortion is no biggie. It's not a child at less than 5 weeks. If it were, the woman would have more pain than what she does. No, abortion should always be legal but I know better than to think the conservatives would leave their hands off it. Doctors will make more money going in the abortion business than being md's because it will all be underground. Cash and not carry!