I was driving in the borough of Statan Island, NY two days ago when I saw a large banner hanging from a church that used a term reminiscent of the phenomenon of what were long known as "used cars" being marketed as "pre-owned." ones:
SAVE THE PRE-BORN
Perhaps I'm out of the loop and this new term for what had previously been known as fetuses has been sweeping the nation and the mass consciousness for some time. I must confess it's awkwardness is offset by its possibly being an effective political propaganda weapon for the anti-abortion movement.
Besides alerting me to the fact that the movement to make abortion illegal is not asleep at the wheel in the heady days of Obama Time it made me think that the progressive movement could use some slogan retooling as well. I offer a few:
SAVE THE PRE-HOMELESS
PRE-JOBLESS
PRE-HUNGRY
PRE-BROKE
PRE-DEAD SOLDIERS
PRE-CIVILIAN CASUALTIES