[Vision2020] Death Penalty Must Be Abolised

[rvrcowboy]

Tom, you largely missed my whole point.  I was not trying to start a
controversy with you, only trying to point out that not all conservatives
are 100% against all abortions any more than all liberals are 100% for every
abortion.  There are extremists on both sides, we all know that.

I was merely making the point that I am against tax-payer-funded abortion
for purposes of birth control.  Of course we need to have counseling for
kids in the schools about the dangers of unprotected sex, or any sex, for
that matter.

By the way Tom, "Dick" is spelled with a capital "D"... it is only a matter
of respect.

Thanks for your reply,

Dick
----- Original Message ----- 
From: "Tom Hansen" <thansen at moscow.com>
To: "'rvrcowboy'" <rvrcowboy at clearwire.net>; "'Vision2020'"
<vision2020 at moscow.com>
Sent: Thursday, May 04, 2006 3:44 PM
Subject: RE: [Vision2020] Death Penalty Must Be Abolised


> 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
>
>
>