[Vision2020] Death Penalty Must Be Abolised

[Tom Hansen]

Of course the subject of abortion is not "black and white 100%" as you put
it, dick.  If it were, it would not be so controversial.

On one side of the controversy there are those that are pro-life and would
not consider an abortion, even if it were their own daughter conceiving a
child as a result of rape.  These pro-lifers are willing to go so far as to
have the government outlaw any and all abortions.

On the other side of this controversy are those that believe in a woman's
right to choose.  Many pro-choice supporters further believe in providing
counseling to ensure that the decision reached is an informed and carefully
considered one.

I wouldn't want you to pay for my daughter's abortion, dick.  Assuming
financial responsibility for a decision is part of becoming an adult.  

If it were up to me, I would enhance sex education courses in high school.
I would ensure that counselors became an integral part of each (and every)
PTSA (Parents, Teachers, and Students Association).  What these children
need is somebody that is approachable at school and at home.  Otherwise,
wrong decisions are made.

Keep the kids informed and aware.  If you are a teacher, parent, or
counselor, BE APPROACHABLE.

One last thing.  Outlawing abortions DOES NOT mean that they will not
happen.  Let's make that clear.  Allow abortion to be a last option (after
all others have been seriously and carefully considered).  Outlawing
abortions merely means increased coat hanger sales and crowded back alleys.

Enough said.

Tom Hansen
Moscow, Idaho

"If not us, who?
If not now, when?"

- Unknown-----Original Message-----
From: rvrcowboy [mailto:rvrcowboy at clearwire.net] 
Sent: Thursday, May 04, 2006 3:06 PM
To: Vision2020; Tom Hansen
Subject: Re: [Vision2020] Death Penalty Must Be Abolised

Tom,

For some of us, at least, the question on abortion takes on a wider
philosophy, other than simply is it right or wrong.  To me, personally, it
is a moral issue and, in nearly every case, I am against it.  However, that
does not mean I believe I have the right to judge everyone else on their own
moral opinion.  That is God's job, not mine.

What I do object too is public funding of abortion as a remedy for
promiscous behavior.  As one who strongly believes in personal
responsibility, I believe people should be responsible for their own fun and
games and should also take care of the consequences themselves.  Those of us
who were not in the game, so to speak, should not be forced to share in the
consequences of someone elses' stupidity.

Nothing is black and white 100%, however, common sense should still play a
part in all issues, regardless of legal decisions and controversey.  I would
rather buy my daughter a new car than pay for her abortion, let alone your
daughter's abortion.

Liberal or Conservative, that is not the question to me as much as
responsible or irresponsible for one's own actions.

Thanks,

Dick Sherwin