Rudolph W. Giuliani, a possible Republican presidential candidate stated that if he were to be elected president, he would not seek to make abortion illegal.
I think ethical issues are involved in such an issue because his views are stated so early in the campaign. On the flip side of that idea, it is good that he is being honest to American voters are letting them know where he stands on this controversial issue. Many conservatives would consider themselves pro life and look at abortion as something that shouldn't be legal in the United States. Most Republicans vote according to the candidate's view on this issue.
The article included that Giuliani is aware of the damage his position might do to him among some of these conservative voters. He claimed that if people vote against him just because of his beliefs on abortion, then let them.
"I think abortion is wrong, but ultimately I think it is a woman's right, and a woman's choice. The government should not interfere with it by imposing criminal penalties on people," Giuliani said. Amen to that statement.
Mr. Giuliani's position may put him in odds with the other leading Republican presidential candidates, Mitt Romney and Senator John McCain or Arizona. Mr. Romney has in the past supported abortion rights. Now, he promises voters that as president he would seek to overturn the Roe decision. Looks like we've got a flip flop on our hands. Mr. McCain has taken a similar position.
As someone that has conservative views, I personally respect Mr. Giuliani for stating his position so early in the race. Candidates are people too and they have views just like everyone else. I respect him for putting his beliefs out there and hope that it won't hurt him too much because I believe the former mayor of New York City would make an excellent president.
Article by: MARC SANTORA
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