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Politics : Al Gore vs George Bush: the moderate's perspective -- Ignore unavailable to you. Want to Upgrade?

To: epicure who wrote (1559)	10/8/2000 3:04:54 PM
From: Cage Rattler	Read Replies (3) \| Respond to of 10042

I am a bit uncomfortable debating this issue because of your personal experience; I don't want to inadvertently write something that might be hurtful. We may disagree on the abortion issue, but not on your personal tragedy. Are you familiar with Alan Keyes' arguments favoring the right-to-life? Alan, as you know, is black and makes a very cogent anti-abortion argument comparing abortion to slavery. You may discover that his arguments are germane to the police issues that seem to concern you. You may disagree with Dr. Keyes and I'm pretty sure you will, but when you have the time please check out the web and see what he has to say. Then let me know what you think? Alan is unfavorably labeled in the liberal press. Unfortunately, most folks accept that label without question or knowledge of his reasoning - thus abdicating their decision making responsibilities. I assure you, he has a brilliant intellect. Now how about Gore's, suppository position on our military?

To: epicure who wrote (1559)	10/8/2000 4:16:43 PM
From: Hawkmoon	Read Replies (2) \| Respond to of 10042

Btw X, when it comes to genetically deformed or handicapped children who will obviously have a difficult time making it in life and competing, I'm can entirely sympathize with your position (although not knowing the details).. This is where I'm probably more liberal (or maybe conservative) than many others since tend to look back at the "law of the jungle" in which such a handicapped child would not be able to achieve even a minimal level of self-reliance or functionality without greatly burdening the rest of the "tribe" or "herd". For that reason, I certainly would not criminalize elective abortion for the purpose of avoiding greivously deformed children. Regards, Ron

To: epicure who wrote (1559)	11/2/2000 6:25:20 PM
From: Ga Peach	Read Replies (2) \| Respond to of 10042

I do not normally respond to posters such as yourself...I let others say my peace for me but I could not sit back this time and be quiet. I'm not real sure how I came across you, X the Unknown, I have read your posts on October 7th and 8th and I do feel very sorry for you. A child is a gift from God and sometimes this gift is not perfect. It is so sad that you view "your gift" as a burden.....and so openly. I know it can be frustrating to have a special needs child but to wish that the child had never existed....I just get sick when I hear people like you. I hope that your child never reads your posts...I would hate to know my "mother" had wished she'd killed me before I was born. I will certainly pray for you and your family. Edit: I realize you have a right to your own opinion but I truly feel you are misled and misinformed.