Tuesday, August 19, 2008

Where Do They Stand (or Fall)?

These are two short clips of Senators Obama and McCain, each answering the very simple and direct question "At what point is a baby entitled human rights?" One answer lasts 1 minute and 25 seconds, the other 41 seconds (much of which consists of applause). For all of their individual weaknesses, on this point more than any other we need strength. If life is not reverenced, what are we living for? When the womb is no longer sacred, the world suffers.

2 comments:

Anonymous said...

Whay to go McCain!! That little clip says it all! We are paraying for you, Rebecca and your baby! God Bless!
Peace!
Wendy

The Heart of Things said...

Thanks Wendy, hope you're settling in nicely after the move. How's AL?

Yeah, I don't follow politics much at all (they seem to say the same things over and over again anyway) but at least here's a straight answer.... as opposed to flaky, foggy evasion.

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