Abortion and Market Failure Theory by John Cobin, Ph.D.
A February 1998 Liberty poll found that 43% of respondents agreed with the proposition: "abortion is wrong." Thus, we might conclude that pro-life sentiment exists within a substantial minority of classical liberals. Being one scholar within that minority, I would like to offer an explanation for this seemingly anomalous tendency, showing why it is consistent with classically liberal principles. Then I propose to embellish the notion by an economic analysis that might well be agreeable to people on both sides of the abortion issue. Indeed, I argue that the lion's share of abortions are the result of distortions caused by government failures, myopic intervention, and policies that facilitate deleterious rent seeking.
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Wednesday, October 26, 2005
Democrats For Life of America - "package of federal legislation and policy proposals"
Democrats For Life of America
The 95-10 Initiative is a comprehensive package of federal legislation and policy proposals that will reduce the number of abortions by 95% in the next 10 years. While both Democrats and Republicans talk about reducing the number of abortions, Democrats for Life of America offers real solutions to make this goal a reality. With bold new ideas, sound research and policy arguments, the 95-10 Initiative contains proven policy suggestions to dramatically reduce the number of abortions in America.
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The 95-10 Initiative is a comprehensive package of federal legislation and policy proposals that will reduce the number of abortions by 95% in the next 10 years. While both Democrats and Republicans talk about reducing the number of abortions, Democrats for Life of America offers real solutions to make this goal a reality. With bold new ideas, sound research and policy arguments, the 95-10 Initiative contains proven policy suggestions to dramatically reduce the number of abortions in America.
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Carter Condemns Abortion
Family.org - FNIF News
by Kim Trobee
Former president calls on his party to change its anti-life positions.
Even at 81, Jimmy Carter is one of the most influential Democrats in America. His politics are decidedly liberal but the self avowed “born again” Christian recently espoused a position on abortion that is far different than that of most people in his party. In 1976 Carter took a moderate stance on abortion during his presidential campaign. In recent statements he says he’s “never been convinced that Jesus Christ would approve abortion.” Kristen Day of Democrats for Life.
“Why he’s coming out now, I don’t know, but I think maybe it’s because the tide is turning. This last election really sent a strong message that the Democratic Party was out of touch.”
Focus on the Family Action’s Carrie Gordon Earll agrees.
“There was a lot of lip service after the ‘04 election of Democrats, people on the left of social issues, saying that they needed to get religion, they needed to get back in the mainstream. Whether they will move on that is yet to be seen.”
She says many people are attracted to other parts of the Democrat’s platform, but break ranks over moral issues. She’s encouraged by Carter’s words but wonders if they’ll do any good.
“There have been voices through the years that have tried to call Democrats back to a pro-life position so far they’ve put their fingers in their ears and I don’t think they’re listening.”
Day hopes today’s Democrats will take Carter’s words to heart and return to the pro-life beliefs many of them held in the 80’s.
“If we’re going to make our party strong again, we have to be united.” Carter condemned all abortions and chastised his party for its intolerance of candidates and nominees who oppose abortion.
by Kim Trobee
Former president calls on his party to change its anti-life positions.
Even at 81, Jimmy Carter is one of the most influential Democrats in America. His politics are decidedly liberal but the self avowed “born again” Christian recently espoused a position on abortion that is far different than that of most people in his party. In 1976 Carter took a moderate stance on abortion during his presidential campaign. In recent statements he says he’s “never been convinced that Jesus Christ would approve abortion.” Kristen Day of Democrats for Life.
“Why he’s coming out now, I don’t know, but I think maybe it’s because the tide is turning. This last election really sent a strong message that the Democratic Party was out of touch.”
Focus on the Family Action’s Carrie Gordon Earll agrees.
“There was a lot of lip service after the ‘04 election of Democrats, people on the left of social issues, saying that they needed to get religion, they needed to get back in the mainstream. Whether they will move on that is yet to be seen.”
She says many people are attracted to other parts of the Democrat’s platform, but break ranks over moral issues. She’s encouraged by Carter’s words but wonders if they’ll do any good.
“There have been voices through the years that have tried to call Democrats back to a pro-life position so far they’ve put their fingers in their ears and I don’t think they’re listening.”
Day hopes today’s Democrats will take Carter’s words to heart and return to the pro-life beliefs many of them held in the 80’s.
“If we’re going to make our party strong again, we have to be united.” Carter condemned all abortions and chastised his party for its intolerance of candidates and nominees who oppose abortion.
Thursday, October 06, 2005
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