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  •  You can't convert (none / 0)


    Abortion is the type of issue that you cannot convert  someone to. If someone believes its wrong to kill and believes a fetus is alive theres not much you can say to get them to support your agenda.

    And Abortion in my opinion is a medical not political issue and should be decided by the doctors and medical community in my opinion not politicians.

    Where you won't win with abortion is the moral debate, you cannot convince someone its morally right to kill unless they already believe this and its the same as trying to convince people of the death penalty.

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    by Lucian on Tue Sep 21, 2004 at 05:44:14 AM PDT

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    •  Actually, it's not always that hard. (none / 0)

      You'd be surprised how many people take a position because of their peer group rather than deep philosophical thought.  

      My ex-wife has a police record from being arrested while engaging in protest for Operation Rescue.  She had to serve community service.  She was very involved in the San Pedro evangelical community at the time.  Even made TV appearances.

      After we became married, she changed her views.  I'd like to say that it's because I'm such a persuasive speaker, but, actually, I tried to respect her views while just expressing my disagreement.  

      I think what made the difference was the loss of her peer group.  Religious groups have very strong peer-reinforcement of beliefs among their members.   When that becomes extended to political views, it can be a mighty force.

      Her church, by the way, was headed by the brother of Bush 41's INS department head, Harold Ezell.

      by Dumbo on Tue Sep 21, 2004 at 04:58:16 PM PDT

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