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Hi,
Actually the big social programs have been passed by Dems--Social Security, Medicare and Medicaid. The Drug insurance program was passed by George Bush, which was a surprise move on the Republicans part. (or maybe the Dems were in power in either the house or senate.)
The democrats look to push social programs. Look at the schools-free lunch-free breakfast, affirmative action, school loans-never ending. Block Grants for everything.
But the best for me is how staunchly they stand up for a woman right to choose. She must control her own body. It is her right. She is mature enough to make this decision.
But, the Gov't or her insurance must pay for her birth control pills. They should be free and paid for by the Gov. Child birth the same now. Medicaid pays for that. People on Medicaid in my state pay from $1 -3, but our liberals insist it should be free.
Of course values can change. We use to of one mind in some things. This is no longer the case. So we will continue to have a divide. And constantly telling people they are wrong leads to dysfunction in lives and Gov't.
Annette
The way I see it, if fundamental Christians want to decrease the number of abortions, they have to provide women with birth control pills. From the practical standpoint, viewing free birth control as unnecessary luxury and at the same time being anti-abortions does not work. Relying on teenage abstinence works even less. Also, if we want to limit the number of kids born to unwed mothers who thus become the recipients of welfare (big spending), we have to provide these low-income, young women with free birth control. And the most effective one. This will be only cost-efficient.