Pat posted: The dividing line begins and ends at Abortion. Plain and simple, end of story. All the rest of the arguments you listed I could make arguments for on the right but it would fall on deaf ears......... 

Pat,

Women have abortions for many reasons. Kathryn has written eloquently concerning the circumstances that she and her family faced.I believe many women often feel compelled to have an abortion because of the dire financial circumstances they find themselves in. I imagine you would agree with me. Why is it then that the push for universal healthcare, a higher minimum wage, family friendly work policies, affordable housing, and affordable day care, typically comes from the Liberals? Surely improvements in these areas would sway some women and give them hope that they can raise that child they are carrying. I honestly question the sincerity (and, of course, the intelligence) of many pro-lifers. I am unapologetically pro-choice but I would love it if more women felt they could make a go of it with their child. We have far too many abortions, plain and simple, but how will fighting the aforementioned programs reduce the numbers? Please provide some insight from the Right.

Peter T.