You tell me you’re backing a candidate for one reason and one reason only: their pro-life position. Despite the controversies surrounding this individual, you insist that your vote hinges entirely on this singular issue. You emphasize that for you, life is the ultimate priority.
I wish that were the whole truth.
I actually believe that your stance is more about being anti-abortion than truly being pro-life. From my perspective, your definition of “life” seems to be limited to a specific group—one that closely resembles you. Advocating for the unborn is often easier because they can be idealized into something that aligns with your values, something innocent and comfortable, something that reflects your own image.
It appears that your concern for life extends predominantly to straight, white, Christian fetuses. This becomes evident when your supposed commitment to the sanctity of life seems to diminish after birth. For many, this compassion appears to have a nine-month shelf life; life is cherished in the womb but often disregarded once it enters the world.
If that life grows up to practice a different faith, you might view it as a threat. If it identifies as LGBTQ, you could condemn it, harass it, and attempt to limit its rights. If that life has a different skin color and faces violence, you may not feel much sorrow for its fate. If it finds itself on death row, you might celebrate the execution as justice served.
If that life struggles in an overcrowded school system, you could dismiss its challenges and tell it to simply “pull itself up by its bootstraps” from your comfortable suburban enclave. If it faces economic hardship, you might label it lazy or a drain on society. If it needs healthcare, your empathy might wane unless it can afford the costs. If it grows up in an area with limited access to nutritious food, you may ridicule its health issues instead of recognizing systemic failures.
If that life experiences sexual violence, you could shift the blame onto its behavior, questioning why it didn’t act differently. If it serves in the military, you might be indifferent to its sacrifices and vulnerabilities. If it seeks refuge from hardship and comes to this country, you could insist it take the long route instead of recognizing its desperate circumstances.
I wish you were genuinely pro-life. I wish every human life mattered to you as much as the lives of those who resemble you. I wish that once these diverse individuals enter a world filled with challenges and hardships, you cared more about their well-being.
Because if you truly did, you’d advocate for more than just preventing abortions. You’d want to eradicate hunger, poverty, illiteracy, and injustice. You’d support equitable education and healthcare for all children, regardless of their background. You’d fight for the rights of marginalized groups, ensuring everyone has the freedom to live authentically. You’d want a fair wage for all workers and an end to gun violence.
I am a proponent of life in its entirety, as my beliefs compel me to be. While I don’t celebrate the decision to terminate a pregnancy, my commitment to life extends far beyond the womb, encompassing a diverse range of humanity, including those who may differ from me in many ways.
I wish we could unite in this broader affirmation of life. That would be a cause for celebration, hope, and a testament to the greatness of our society.
I stand firm in my belief that all life is sacred—not just when it begins, but throughout its journey until it comes to an end. I defend and celebrate every life passionately. I truly wish you did too.
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Summary:
This article challenges the notion of being pro-life when the concern for life seems selective and often excludes marginalized groups. It argues for a broader understanding of what it means to value life, encompassing compassion for all individuals, regardless of their circumstances or identities.
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