On social issues, conservatives like big government
Re: “Ultrasounds point to an ultra-truth,” March 5
While I respect Cal Thomas’ right to his opinion, I have to wonder why so many self-professed conservatives are willing to use any arm of the government they can to restrict women’s access to abortion. The same group of people that frequently rails against intrusive big government does a complete 180 when it comes to social issues they wish to have legislated.
The U.S. Supreme Court ruled on the issue of abortion many years ago. It is time that Thomas and others accepted that fact and worked collaboratively with the pro-choice side to: a) reduce the need for abortion; and b) find ways to care for those children already here who are in need of caring, loving homes.
Or does the Right’s concern only extend to those lives still in the womb?
Finally, while Thomas may believe in a Creator, not all of us do. For us, the Constitution is the final authority in the U.S., not the Bible.
Jason Ramage
Woodbridge
Limbaugh flap doesn’t change contraception problem
Re: “Rush Fluke apology came too late,” March 4
Rush Limbaugh’s poor judgment in name-calling doesn’t change the fact that Sandra Fluke is attacking Catholics. Her anti-choice position, which represents the deepest form of selfishness, denies an individual the opportunity to seek insurance that conforms to his or her beliefs.
I’m not a social conservative. As a Catholic myself, I have a few disagreements over related matters with the church. However, the First Amendment is not subject to compromise. Rush’s conduct changes none of this.
However, my main point comes from Benjamin Netanyahu’s AIPAC speech. In 1944, the World Jewish Congress wrote to the U.S. War Department, imploring the U.S. to bomb Auschwitz. The response: “Such an effort might provoke even more vindictive action by the Germans.”
Given the Free World’s sacrifices during World War II, is free birth control more attention-worthy than Iran obtaining a nuclear weapon? Shouldn’t news outlets have been covering that instead of contraceptives on the eve of Super Tuesday?
Brian Wrenn
Washington
Obama focuses on re-election, not Israel’s existence
Re: “Obama defends Iran policy to Israel’s supporters,” Beltway Confidential, March 3
Soothing words, particularly when they are often repeated, do not replace action. President Obama has continued to delay as Rome (Israel) burns.
His coterie of advisers and administration members have stressed repeatedly that sanctions and negotiations are their selected paths even as the doomsday clock for Israel continues to tick.
President Obama will act in the best interests of the U.S. and President Obama. In this case, the interests of the U.S. and Israel do not coincide.
Israel is concerned about its very existence, while President Obama concentrates on making decisions that will ensure his re-election.
Nelson Marans
Silver Spring
