The vociferous and strident proponents of legalized abortion have attempted to seize the limelight. Since 1973, Roe v Wade has served as a reminder of an activist judiciary gone astray. Those of a radical persuasion claim that opponents of abortion are archaic and tremendously traditional. They fail to mention that intellectualism and a compassion for human dignity are not at loggerheads with one another. They compose the natural bonds and strains that make up our universal community of rationality.

Indeed, true sophistication of thought requires clearness of thought and heart. As Saint Thomas Aquinas once wrote, “All that is true, by whomsoever it has been said has its origin in spirit,” To deny even the smallest life humanity is to deny oneself of mortality. While questions of divinity and secularism encircle the debate over life, we cannot forsake the idea that human life is extraordinary. The precious time we are afforded to live in our natural states is a gift that we must protect and defend.

Naturally, this begs the question: can we ever reach a climax in the debate over human dignity? Perhaps the idealist in me shines with a resounding yet. It is this hope and this sense of an auspicious euphoria that allows the supporters of the life movement to sustain their noble battle.

As President Abraham Lincoln eloquently concluded, “Freedom is the last, best hope of Earth.” Likewise, promoting a culture of life is indicative of a society that we hope to pass down to future generations. Should we be labeled as old-fashioned or reactionary for nurturing the hopes and dreams of the unborn masses? It is wrong to castigate a punishment for those with no hope of defending themselves from death.

Abortion is a divisive issue that has been used to divide our nation for far too long. The reality is that we are all human beings capable of achieving our highest potential. It cannot be wrong to give others a chance to live nor can it be a sin to hope that one day abortion will cease to endure. Chances are that a “red-state” reverend and a “blue-state”
barrister can agree that a procedure used to end human life should be restricted and at the bare minimum, considered a rare and unfortunate turn of events.

The beauty of vitality cannot be stated enough. Imagine impeding an inferno with the moisture of a kiss. Or quietly muttering a prayer into the middle of a wicked war zone. These platitudes may seem insanely illogical but perhaps so is our approach to the abortion debate. Together, humanity must ban together to stop this practice or perish under the weight of inanity.

Life is something that all of us take for granted. The next time you are outside take the time to hear a bird chirp and feed its brood, the lascivious lilies dancing in the wind, but perhaps most essentially, the sound and sight of a happy child exploring the wide world with a sense of wonder and astonishment.

The odious stench of discontentment usually begins with, “He’s a war hero but I just don’t know about him. He doesn’t seem “conservative” enough.” Well I know enough about the other candidate to know such questions must be nipped in the bud. Such rhetoric is entitled to those supportive of a primary candidate, but John McCain is not a mere caucus challenger anymore; he is the Republican nominee for the Presidency of the United States.

While milquetoasts can argue amongst themselves whether or not Senator McCain is dyed-in-the wool conservative, they cannot say that do not “know about him”. He has been vetted, thrown through the fire and survived more cataclysms that any normal person can hope to endure. The fact of the matter is that we know enough about Barack Obama to know what sort of President he would make. Liberal orthodoxy contends that taxes should be higher, business should be heavily regulated and that individual freedom is secondary to government supremacy. It’s the stuff of Jimmy Carter all over again. The Jeffersonian principles that our country was founded have been used a punchline by Democratic wunderkinds for far too long. Opportunity through meritocracy is just another bygone to those who seek ultra-equality. 

Senator Obama’s positions (particularly on abortion) are the most liberal indoctrinated position any candidate has taken since the beginning of our auspicious Republic.

The utter euphoric cry for his candidacy is one that is neither rooted in policy achievements or intrinsic leadership; it is the cheerleader call for the homecoming king. Senator Obama’s popularity follows the ebb & flow of American popular culture. The liberal orthodoxy claims that we need these “heroes” precisely because of the inspiration they redistribute to the American psyche. Such narcotical short-term thinking is precisely the reason we need a man of experience and fearlessness in the White House.

John McCain has spent his life dedicated to public service. His Naval experience and formidable fortitude as a prisoner of war proves that only he can carefully extricate our nation’s foreign policy through strength and endurance. Indeed, McCain’s personal history makes suitably qualified for taking the helm of our sovereign state. This is a time for real American champions to step up. Once again our great nation presents us with a chance to prove out mettle through our might.

Moreover, McCain’s vaunted independent streak is something that should be lauded not condemned. Someone who is able to think outside of the box while remaining consistent (for the most part as McCain has) shows resiliency. This type of mindset is a rare commodity fit to be emulated by more of our public servants.