The Bush administration and its conservative, Christian fundamental base have espoused what together they call a "culture of life", a phrase that has been invoked repeatedly in opposition to abortion, repeatedly in opposition to stem cell research, and -- in one remarkable case -- the invasion of privacy of a husband and his long-suffering wife.
A culture of life. It's difficult to contemplate arguing such a noble sentiment... that we all have a duty to protect the weak, and to value each life, especially those who are the mercy of others. So why is the theme interpreted so narrowly? How is it that such a weighty and impactful idea is deployed only to serve the means and intent of the President's office, and those religious conservatives who support him?
If we're really to espouse a culture of life, we need to broaden the theme and apply it universally, without regard to political agenda, or geopolitical borders. Here then, are my suggestions for how we might implement universal standard for a true Culture of Life:
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