As an archconservative, it has been difficult for me to admit that I am pro-choice in public. There has been a certain stigma attached to pro-choice folks like myself, so I prefer to keep it on the down-low. Since I am graduating in just a few days and immediately moving across the country, I feel it is my time to come clean and admit it.
Let me get one thing straight. I am not pro-abortion. In fact, if Roe vs. Wade were ever overturned, I would celebrate that day like the Fourth of July every year.
Unfortunately for conservatives, the phrase "pro-choice" has been hijacked by the rabid pro-abortion crowd?many of whom do not think that we should have choices at all. They believe that we should not be able to choose where our social security money goes. They believe that we should not be able to vote on key issues such as gay marriage and abortion. They believe that the courts should decide policy instead of the people.
Abortion advocates, call your movement what it really is?pro-abortion. Here is the real pro-choice platform.
First, people choose to have sex outside of marriage. The consequences of these actions are usually bad. In fact, most problems we have in the world are caused by reckless sexual practice. Sexually transmitted diseases would cease to exist. Children would always have two devoted parents. Exploitation of women would die off. Our presidents would not get impeached.
Modern thinking is that sex is a natural part of growing up, and that it is impossible to resist. Not true. In fact, I'd be happy to talk about how it worked for me and my wife.
Second, you choose how far you pursue your education. Every American is granted a good education until they are 18 years old?for free. What you make of your high school experience is up to you. If you drop out, you will probably live in poverty. If you work hard, you will probably be successful.
Third, you choose how to make money and how to spend money. Think Wal-Mart exploits its workers? Don't work or shop there. Very simple.
The fact of the matter is this: if you graduate from high school, get married before you have children, and hold a job for a year, you will not live in poverty in America unless something awful happens (medical, etc.). These three things are definitely attainable for every American. So why are we not teaching our children to aspire to these three goals?
Lastly, most of you reading this article chose to come to Bowdoin. Your experience at Bowdoin can be either good or bad, successful or unsuccessful, but it will be determined completely by the choices you make. You are adults. No one should be holding your hand anymore.