You’ve told me your reason for voting for Donald Trump is crystal clear: you’re anti-abortion. You’ve seen the controversies, heard the statements, and yet you’re convinced that this singular issue outweighs everything else. Life, you insist, is your ultimate priority.
But let’s unpack this a bit. I’m not convinced you’re truly pro-life; I think you’re simply anti-abortion. It seems like your definition of “life” is pretty exclusive, mainly revolving around a certain demographic that closely mirrors your own. Advocating for unborn children is easy because they’re a blank canvas you can project your ideals onto—innocent, unblemished, and, well, a bit more comfortable to champion.
In truth, it appears you’re pro-privileged, straight, white, Christian fetuses. I can see your deep concern for life fades rather quickly after birth. It seems your compassion has a shelf life, where “life” starts at conception but mysteriously expires once that baby breaches the birth canal. If that life you profess to cherish ends up identifying as Muslim, suddenly it’s a threat. If it comes out as LGBTQ, it’s met with scorn and discrimination. If its skin is brown and it faces violence, you’re quick to point fingers.
If that life ends up facing injustice—like being strapped to a gurney for execution—you cheer for the so-called justice served. When it struggles to afford basic needs or education, you tell it to “pull itself up by its own bootstraps,” all while enjoying the privileges that come with your background.
I wish you were genuinely pro-life. I wish you cared about more than just the embryos that look like you. Because if you did, you’d advocate not just against abortion but for ending poverty, racism, and bigotry, too. You’d want kids in underfunded schools to thrive just like those in affluent neighborhoods. You’d support healthcare for all, and fight for the rights of everyone, not just those who share your beliefs.
My own commitment to life extends beyond the womb. I don’t celebrate when someone chooses to terminate a pregnancy, but I believe that life encompasses every individual, regardless of their background or choices. It includes immigrants, Muslims, atheists, and yes, even those whom we might see as adversaries.
Imagine if we all worked together to celebrate and protect life in all its forms. That would truly be a cause for joy and a testament to the greatness of our society. I’m all about life—every life—because every heartbeat matters.
In Conclusion
Let’s broaden our understanding of what it means to be pro-life. It’s not just about preventing abortions; it’s about nurturing every life, no matter its circumstances. For more on this topic, check out our other blog posts like this one or visit Make A Mom, an authority on fertility. And for excellent resources, don’t miss this CDC page on pregnancy and home insemination.