I know a lot of religious people vote republican simply because they oppose abortion... is that the ONLY thing that you look at (if this applies to you)? Abortions are going to happen whether they are in a clinic OR in the back of an ally. Isn't it up to us, as Americans, to educate people in this area instead of making everything illegal? Just wondering your thoughts :)
2007-11-29 12:46:06 · 16 answers · asked by Y!A P0int5 Wh0r3 5 in Society & Culture ➔ Religion & Spirituality
This time I am basing my vote on Universal Healthcare. If universal healthcare is good enough for every other "Western" country out there, it should be good enough for us in the U.S.
2007-11-29 12:48:54 · answer #1 · answered by Ana 5 · 5⤊ 1⤋
Wow! Sounds like you've bought into a lot of Pro-abortion propoganda...before abortion was legalized in 1973 90% of abortions were not done in "back alleys" but in medical offices by physicians. A recent survey of women showed that 72% of them would choose not to have an abortion if it was illegal. Many people murder, steal, and rape even though it is illegal should we change those laws just because people will do it anyway?
That is not my main reason for choosing a candidate but it is definately important to me that whoever is in office holds up some of my beliefs and I think a candidate who is pro-life definately shows me that they are compassionate and has a moral back bone.
2007-11-29 12:59:14 · answer #2 · answered by SRB 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
I got so upset a few yrs back. I've not voted since!!!!!!! I'm a very conservsative republican. There are moral issues I can't waver on, my conscience won't allow it. Making abortion and drugs legal won't save more lives! Plus, I HAVE to do what God says rather than man. There are a couple of Democrats I would vote for this yr if: 1. I was going to vote @ all. 2. If they weren't pro-abortion /etc.
2007-11-29 12:57:58 · answer #3 · answered by paula r 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Whether a candidate is for or against abortion is irrelevant; it only applies if they pledge to do something about it, one way or another, and actually follow through on that pledge. For some reason people tend to forget that.
2007-11-29 12:54:28 · answer #4 · answered by Tut Uncommon 7 · 2⤊ 0⤋
I don't only vote Republican because of life issues, but I won't vote for anyone, Republican, Democrat, or otherwise, who will not speak out AGAINST abortion. I take those that will and look at the other important issues from there.
2007-11-29 12:50:17 · answer #5 · answered by Tasha 6 · 3⤊ 2⤋
I base my vote on deciding who I think is LEAST likely to screw up the country even more than it already is. I have my favorites.
But yeah... To some people, all that matters is that women can't have legal abortions and that gay people can't get married.
2007-11-29 12:51:07 · answer #6 · answered by AngFlowr 4 · 1⤊ 0⤋
I am a republican and abortion is not the only issue
the Dem,s will feed us to the terroist and camp them
out in our back yard.
2007-11-29 12:56:38 · answer #7 · answered by elaine 30705 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
I agree with Ana - I am a moderate swing voter, and I vote depending upon which issue is most relevant to me at the time - and right now, universal health care is the most important issue to me so I will be voting for Hillary Clinton.
2007-11-29 12:54:45 · answer #8 · answered by Anonymous · 2⤊ 1⤋
I look at the issues and try to pick the candidate that will do the best for America as a whole. I am an Independent and have no party ties.
2007-11-29 12:49:54 · answer #9 · answered by genaddt 7 · 2⤊ 1⤋
If someone cannot defend the life of an innocent baby in the womb, then he or she does not qualify to make any other moral decisions.
2007-11-29 13:56:52 · answer #10 · answered by allan b 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋