So, we have been traveling in the south (Alabama) and in Florida. Surprisingly, I have seen quite a few Obama yard signs and bumper stickers. But in Jacksonville, Florida I saw more McCain/Palin "stuff" than I have anywhere. You'll be proud to know that I bit my tongue and didn't voice my opinion...I just charged them double and took their money! (Not really...I just took their money).
Anyway, an older woman, probably in her 60's, was watching Nicol's demonstration. She was wearing a button that read: "I vote pro-life." Hmmmm....I thought.....what exactly does that mean? Well, if you're a Republican/John McCain/Sarah Palin supporter, it means that you are anti-abortion. Period. (Does anyone out there really know anyone who is pro-abortion? C'mon, it's silly-ness).
This was one instance where I did some serious tongue-biting. This is what I wanted to say:
"I see that you vote pro-life. Good for you. So that means you're AGAINST the war. Because as I'm sure you know, over 4000 Americans have lost their life fighting in this unwarranted occupation of a sovereign nation, not to mention the hundreds of thousands of innocent Iraqi women and children who have lost their lives, by being no more than a citizen of that country. AND, I suppose that means you are also AGAINST the death penalty. I am so glad to hear that. Because as I'm sure you know, there are a lot of people of death row who were convicted of crimes solely based on their skin color. AND since you are pro-life, I'm sure this means you are voting for Barack Obama, because as I'm sure you know, he supports stem-cell research to find a cure for Alzheimers, Parkinsons Disease, Multiple Sclerosis, etc.; AND he wants to put money into research to find a cure for AIDS. He also wants healthcare for all Americans, so we can all be healthy, happy, pro-life button-wearers with a high quality of life! He has vowed to take on hunger and poverty, not only in America, the country where this should never be an issue, but worldwide. After all, by being pro-life, that means that you are in favor of life for EVERYONE, right? not just Americans. And I know that since you are such a great pro-lifer that if some poor girl couldn't bring herself to have an abortion, that you would be right there to help her by adopting that baby, and giving that child a good home and good education."
Sadly, I didn't say this to "that woman." But I'm saying it to you...feel free to use it any time. It's sad that the Republican party has turned this into such a wedge issue. I'm not pro-abortion, but I am pro-choice. I drive a Toyota cause I want to, but if you want to drive a Chevy, well that is a choice you'll just have to live with!
