At CPAC on Saturday, a panel of experts addressed a growing problem in the United States: The debate over the right to life. “A Matter of Life and Death: How Government is Deciding Whether you Live or Die” featured several policy experts and pro-life advocates who described a crisis that goes far beyond abortion but also affects people with disabilities and “right to die” legislation.
Gov. Pete Ricketts, R-Neb., has taken the bull by the horns in terms of protecting life in his state. Still in the middle of the legislative session, he’s currently working to ensure that language in their budget bill appropriates funding where it should be, and not to places like Planned Parenthood. “We wanted a clear line between organizations which are providing abortions, and state tax dollars. It’s important we not take for granted our right to life,” he said.
