There's a difference in policy debates as well
by shillelaghhugger (2024-03-22 15:26:17)

In reply to: I think that we're in the same boat  posted by jt

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If Dems were pushing to replace the death penalty to life without parole in a manner that could be stomached by those concerned with heinous criminals walking the streets again, I think Catholics in good conscience would have to take those proposals seriously. Alas, I'm not aware of that being a significant part of any current policy debate.

Catholics should rejoice when there are fewer babies aborted however that occurs whether its through education, crisis pregancy centers, policies that support mothers facing violence, etc. The same can be true for the death penalty, which has been relegated to an extremely unlikely to be used tool. Catholics should also be worried about policy blow back. If they were able to successfully get rid of legal abortion or death penalty in all circumstances, isn't it quite possible that the rope gets pulled back too strongly in the other policy direction? That should be considered.

It is partly the sincerity argument.
by BigBadBrewer  (2024-03-23 08:39:45)     cannot delete  |  Edit  |  Return to Board  |  Ignore Poster   |   Highlight Poster  |   Cannot reply

"Catholics should rejoice when there are fewer babies aborted however that occurs whether its through education, crisis pregancy centers, policies that support mothers facing violence, etc. " -- Yes. Support of families in poverty, economic opportunity, etc

One group only supports cutting supply while, apparently, not caring about demand.
'Apparently' is doing a lot of work in your last sentence
by El Kabong  (2024-03-23 18:13:50)     cannot delete  |  Edit  |  Return to Board  |  Ignore Poster   |   Highlight Poster  |   Cannot reply

I'm anti-abortion (while recognizing the medical need for it to exist) and anti-death penalty, while being in support of programs to assist moms and moms-to-be, provided stats show they make a difference.